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A discussion of trends in innovation management within financial institutions, and the key processes, technology and cultural shifts driving innovation.
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Any organisation future is at risk – the average life expectancy of a company collapsed from 75 years in the mid-1950s to 15 years today. More than 200 years ago, Charles Darwin concluded that is not the strongest nor the smartest species that survive but those that best adapt to change. It is even more valid in today’s world: disruptive transform...
07 June 2018
Organisations are increasingly aspiring to an ideal future state with a settled brand, a critical size, a robust customer network, strong assets, and a geographically replicable business model. But with increased scale comes increased complexity - and in turn, the risk of inefficient processes. The quest for a more flexible and adaptable organis...
Romal Almazo Emerging Technology and Digital Asset, Adviser at Former Crypto and blockchain leas at CAPCO
WHY MANY ICOs ARE A WASTE OF TIME In Part I of this paper I discuss why you need to exercise caution when assessing whether to invest in an initial coin offering (ICO). In Part II, I will provide you with the tools to properly assess an ICO based on a comprehensive selection criteria. INTRODUCTION As the ICO juggernaut rolls on in 2018, almost ...
06 June 2018 /startups
Priya Lakshmi Digital Leader at Own
“What is common between a toothbrush and a mobile phone?” was the question asked at one of our offsite to test our team’s creativity. When I was asked recently how I see banks playing a pivotal role in blockchain based smart city initiatives, I for a moment felt like the toothbrush / mobile phone question. The winning answer to that question was c...
31 May 2018
Ivy Schmerken Editorial Director at FlexTrade Systems
Several startups are planning to launch either new venues or order types, and even listing standards, to solve problems in US equity trading. At last month’s SIFMA Equity Market Structure conference, executives with the following three startups and one established exchange discussed their particular market innovations and how each one fits into th...
25 May 2018 /ai
Breana Patel CEO | Thought leader in Bank Risk & Regulations at Bonova Advisory | Risk &Regulatory Advisory
Robotic Process automation, otherwise known as RPA, is a significant, rapid change that’s encroaching upon many industries. Quickly evolving, implementing RPA into your industry could help to digitize labor using machine intelligence, capitalize on engagement, create big data, manage social media, and solve mobile technology issues, as well as c
21 May 2018 /ai
Data has gained a new prominence in modern society. The constant flow of news, incidents, investigations, public debate, regulation and law making has raised awareness of how business, government and individual's data can be used and abused. The meteoric rise in social media's global adoption and influence has acted both as a stimulus to new ways o...
16 May 2018 /ai
Challenges of the digital age require new ways of thinking, especially from traditional market players in the financial industry. A Design Thinking approach provides an effective method to deliver customer-centered financial services, and Fintech success proves that. Unfortunately, it's not so easy for traditional banking culture to overcome inner...
14 May 2018
Bo Harald Chairman/Founding member, board member at Trust Infra for Real Time Economy Prgrm & MyData,
I sit on a fair number of boards and project steering groups (start-ups, established, traditional, think-tanks and government bodies) and act as an independent advisor in the digitalization area. What strikes me: - Most of us have heard and read about the radical techno-driven future. How data is the key part of any business and public sector steer...
27 April 2018
I have had a busy and interesting first quarter of the year with many of my days filled with evaluating a new start-up / technology vendor who has come up with a brand new blockchain or DLT platform and whether backing them makes sense. I have also been spending equal amount of time working with or following some of the larger consortia formed in ...
26 April 2018
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