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Blockchain proposes a great technological concept; data is synchronized across organizations and geographies in a seamless manner while keeping the data immutable. So much has been discussed around th...
So, if you're planning to attend any kind seminar on what you need to do for MiFID II over the next few months, forget it and go to the movies instead. You're simply too late and whatever plans you ha...
We live in an organic economy where businesses expand and contract at an ever-increasing rate. Companies like Deliveroo are growing rapidly in the matter two or three years, while other businesses lik...
Compliance, information security and HR departments are embracing smart surveillance technologies to help meet their obligations. But many struggle to adopt a holistic surveillance service that works ...
I noticed a huge crowd during a recent visit to my bank branch. I happened to spot the bank’s Head of Relationship Banking - let me call her Sonia - in the branch. I asked her how come their branch wa...
Big names in banking are permanently closing the doors on thousands of branches across the UK, leading to some commentators expressing doubts over the place of the bank branch in the digital world. C...
“… the earlier riser gets first choice, but this will not be a true reflection on performance” Humans are wired to select the path of least resistance, why expend energy if it’s unnecessary or inconve...
I have posted a long document on Linkedin (Applying Blockchain in the Supply Chain) describing which blockchain features best apply to the Supply Chain process elements below. I wish I could post it h...
Blockchain has captured the imagination of intellectuals and polity alike with economists, technologists, governments raving about its potential and how its poised to fundamentally change the world. T...
Last year August I wrote a blog on what to expect for 2017. Now we are halfway 2017, so it is time to look forward to next year: 2018. According to the Gartner Hype Cycle we are now in the “Trough of ...
Most international payments providers exist as an alternative to high street banks. They provide their customers with a good deal, are transparent about their fees, deliver excellent customer service,...
Future Shout Out !! I wake up every morning thinking about what innovation, idea's, enhancements, additions, changes, etc. I can offer that will push the future of finance another step forward. I beli...