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Digital transformation in private equity: Beyond the trenches
Tuesday 25 May 2021
In my previous blog, I tried to share some of our perspectives on digital transformation and its key components through the lens of our Private Equity experience. One important point I (consciously) didn’t elaborate on was the desired end state — what does a successful digital transformation process look like? Or simply put: what is
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BNPL for your 90 days away, but we need to kick the cash habit first – FTT Bookmark Issue 16
Tuesday 18 May 2021
Your weekly resource for noteworthy news, fascinating features, and fintech titbits that caught our eye. Whether you live by your Twitter lists, save your Google Alerts or simply scroll through LinkedIn for insights and commentary – there is a wealth of content that weaves a global story around fintech. Our job at Fintech Talents is
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Innovation powered by payments
Tuesday 18 May 2021
A cross sections of experts came together as part of Fintech Talents North America to discuss the exciting and fast changing world of payments. Payments are often a catalyst to greater innovation across the industry and the panel discussion was a great demonstration of how that plays out across the ecosystem. From the technology to
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Digital accessibility
Tuesday 18 May 2021
I grew up in the ’70s. This was a time when it seemed to be socially acceptable to be overtly homophobic, sexist, and racist. Homosexuality had only recently been decriminalised and the Sex Discrimination Act was at the ‘back of a fag packet’ stage of development. Pubs had ‘No Blacks, No Dogs, No Irish’ signs
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In the trenches of digital transformation
Tuesday 18 May 2021
Over the last couple of years I have been involved in several digital transformation activities as part of the Pollen Street Hub support for portfolio companies, across Lending, Payments, FX, Insurance, Wealth Management and Business Services sectors. As a PE fund we (arguably) have the privilege to be much more focused on delivery and getting
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The future of identity starts now
Tuesday 11 May 2021
Around 17 years ago, I first had access to a computer with the internet. A typical millennial, the majority of my online interaction was through MSN messenger under an anonymous username. Probably something like ‘CoolCatXOXO’. My digital and physical identities were completely separate and giving away any ‘real-world’ information was totally out of the question.
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A privacy fiasco & an unlikely AI story – FTT Bookmark Issue 15
Tuesday 11 May 2021
Your weekly resource for noteworthy news, fascinating features, and fintech titbits that caught our eye. Whether you live by your Twitter lists, save your Google Alerts or simply scroll through LinkedIn for insights and commentary – there is a wealth of content that weaves a global story around fintech. Our job at Fintech Talents is
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Identity proofing in an increasingly remote world
Tuesday 11 May 2021
It would be impossible to ignore the drastic acceleration in digital transformation, that has taken place over the past year. Businesses around the world have turned to technology as a means to continue with everyday meetings, tasks and procedures, that just a few months previous were only carried out in-person. Financial institutions have been left with no choice but to allow consumers
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Scaling into North America – A Continent of Opportunity
Tuesday 27 April 2021
The journey of a successful fintech will likely involve exploring new markets. There is a lot to learn and consider when thinking about expansion. From where to set up to understanding the regulatory landscape – knowledge and support is key. This session from Fintech Talents North America contains lots of practical advice and first-hand experience.
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Digital transformation is not a project – it is a lifestyle
Tuesday 27 April 2021
Like a petrolhead talking about taking apart a state of the art Ferrari, conversations around toolkits, building blocks and all the gadgets that makes a thing run can be filled with passion and purpose. Elliot Limb, chief customer officer at Mambu engaged in just this type of conversation at FTT Digital Builder. Discussing the tools
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