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Our take on the technology and trends disrupting world markets, and how to seize the opportunities

Welcome to the ‘smart bank’

Welcome to the ‘smart bank’

Why we’re applying for a virtual banking licence in Hong Kong

Why we’re applying for a virtual banking licence in Hong Kong

Navigate the future | 13 Jun 2018

Why bitcoin isn’t a real threat to major currencies – any time soon

Why bitcoin isn’t a real threat to major currencies – any time soon

Cryptocurrencies are disrupting the financial landscape, but their challenge to traditional currencies may be limited

Cryptocurrencies are disrupting the financial landscape, but their challenge to traditional currencies may be limited

Navigate the future | 24 Apr 2018

Going digital in Africa

Going digital in Africa

Our first digital-only bank in Africa is bridging the gap between traditional banking and generation digital

Our first digital-only bank in Africa is bridging the gap between traditional banking and generation digital

Navigate the future | 27 Mar 2018

Digitising customer care – the call centre of tomorrow

Digitising customer care – the call centre of tomorrow

Banking is becoming ever more digital. But that doesn’t mean it needs to be less personal

Banking is becoming ever more digital. But that doesn’t mean it needs to be less personal

Navigate the future | 7 Dec 2017

My fintech story: I want to transform financial services

My fintech story: I want to transform financial services

Millennials are starting all the fintechs, right? Not quite. Aged 50, ex-broker Ned Philips is bucking the trend after spotting…

Millennials are starting all the fintechs, right? Not quite. Aged 50, ex-broker Ned Philips is bucking the trend after spotting…

Navigate the future | 18 Oct 2017

How close is a password-free world?

How close is a password-free world?

Biometric authentication promises convenience and security in more ways than you can imagine

Biometric authentication promises convenience and security in more ways than you can imagine

Navigate the future | 21 Sep 2017

The mobile wallet: where it began

The mobile wallet: where it began

How Kenya’s financial services leapfrogged into the 21st century

How Kenya’s financial services leapfrogged into the 21st century

Navigate the future | 19 Sep 2017

Seven ways we will bank in the future

Seven ways we will bank in the future

Could we soon live in a cashless world and get real-time financial advice?

Could we soon live in a cashless world and get real-time financial advice?

Navigate the future | 14 Sep 2017

My fintech story: from blockchain start-up to working with a bank

My fintech story: from blockchain start-up to working with a bank

Financial institutions and tech disruptors are often assumed to be competitors, but they can have a lot to offer each…

Financial institutions and tech disruptors are often assumed to be competitors, but they can have a lot to offer each…

Navigate the future | 13 Sep 2017

How banking is changing at lightning speed

How banking is changing at lightning speed

Rapid innovation is transforming the way you interact with your bank – for the better

Rapid innovation is transforming the way you interact with your bank – for the better

Navigate the future | 12 Sep 2017

Six ways blockchain will revolutionise banking and commerce

Six ways blockchain will revolutionise banking and commerce

From real-time transactions to reducing fraud, blockchain is a gamechanger for institutions across the world

From real-time transactions to reducing fraud, blockchain is a gamechanger for institutions across the world

Navigate the future | 7 Sep 2017

How blockchain will transform banking

How blockchain will transform banking

There has been a lot of buzz about blockchain, but how will this new technology really change the way we…

There has been a lot of buzz about blockchain, but how will this new technology really change the way we…

Navigate the future | 5 Sep 2017

Designing a digital bank

Designing a digital bank

Can banks continue to provide personalised service in an increasingly digital world?

Can banks continue to provide personalised service in an increasingly digital world?

Navigate the future | 31 Aug 2017

The connection between money and music

The connection between money and music

The banking and music industries share a similar challenge: staying relevant in the digital era

The banking and music industries share a similar challenge: staying relevant in the digital era

Navigate the future | 22 Aug 2017

Universal digital identity: how to get it right

Universal digital identity: how to get it right

As digitisation increases, the idea of universal digital identity as a fundamental human right is growing

As digitisation increases, the idea of universal digital identity as a fundamental human right is growing

Navigate the future | 21 Aug 2017

Staying one step ahead of cyber crime

Staying one step ahead of cyber crime

Digitisation is outpacing developments in cyber security, but banks can fight back

Digitisation is outpacing developments in cyber security, but banks can fight back

Navigate the future | 12 Jul 2017

China: reinventing through robotics

China: reinventing through robotics

With more investment in automation, China’s manufacturers are moving up the value chain

With more investment in automation, China’s manufacturers are moving up the value chain

Navigate the future | 11 Jul 2017

Digital with a human touch

Digital with a human touch

Technology is rewriting the rulebook for human interaction

Technology is rewriting the rulebook for human interaction

Navigate the future | 6 Jun 2017

The big data banking revolution

The big data banking revolution

There is more data out there than ever before, but organisations need to be smart about how they use it

There is more data out there than ever before, but organisations need to be smart about how they use it

Navigate the future | 23 May 2017

China’s emerging affluent are the most digitally savvy

China’s emerging affluent are the most digitally savvy

Emerging affluent consumers in China are leading their peers in the use of digital savings solutions

Emerging affluent consumers in China are leading their peers in the use of digital savings solutions

Navigate the future | 24 Apr 2017

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