Innovation at the Heart of the Community
Tuesday 08 December 2020
When we talk about innovation in financial services, we often focus on the digital-first challengers, the future-proofing banks or even the influence of Big Tech. But if there was one sentiment echoed throughout the day at FinTECHTalents Virtual Building Societies, it was this: Innovation is Wherever You Build It. We should not overlook the power
Unlocking the Power of FinTech Partnerships
Tuesday 01 December 2020
Without extensive budgets or large technical teams, in-house development may not be an option for smaller financial institutions looking to digitalise. Partnerships with FinTech providers can act as a powerful route to leveraging the benefits of external technologies and solutions. At FinTECH Talents Building Societies last month, the day closed with a practical discussion on
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A Foundation for Innovation: Digital Progress Across the UK’s Building Societies
Tuesday 01 December 2020
Customer expectations are changing, and recent events have accelerated the shift towards remote interaction. Now, more than ever, Building Societies must embrace innovation, to enhance and future proof the unique financial services they provide. Looking towards a Digital Future, Building Societies each face unique circumstances depending on their culture, scale, structure and regulatory environment. Along
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Building Banking for an Unknown Future – FTT Chats Episode 43
Tuesday 01 December 2020
Elliot Limb, Chief Customer Officer at Mambu joined us for our ongoing series – FTT Chats – where we sit down with the great and the good of FinTech to discuss innovation, new entrants, and emerging technologies. We chatted about ‘knowns and unknowns’ in the future of banking and reflected on the accelerated adoption of digital solutions
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Is the Future of Financial Services More Local than You Think? – FTT Chats Episode 40
Tuesday 24 November 2020
Simon Jones, Chief Customer Officer at ClearBank joined us for our ongoing series – FTT Chats – where we sit down with the great and the good of FinTech to discuss innovation, new entrants, and emerging technologies. The discussion partly focused on the impact of Coronavirus on the ways customers are engaging with financial service providers. Simon
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Does Culture Hold the Key to Digital Success?
Tuesday 24 November 2020
The question formed the basis of a fast-paced and insightful panel at FinTECHTalents Building Societies on October 21st. Panellists discussed how the foundations of a digital culture, where innovation is embraced and the right talent brought on board, can accelerate transformation. The strength of the discussion came from the wide variety of perspectives represented by
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Innovation and Resilience: Building Societies in Times of Crisis
Tuesday 22 September 2020
The founding of the UK’s first Building Society was an act of innovation, built entirely on the needs of the people. The, perhaps familiar, story began in the year 1775. A society, the first of it’s kind, was set up to pool the resources of its working-class members, giving each the chance to purchase land
Innovation is Wherever you Build it: A Digital Future for the UK’s Mutual Banking Sector
Tuesday 15 September 2020
Building Societies are long established, member-owned and uniquely purpose-driven financial institutions. Regardless of scale, they are committed to providing products and services which meet genuine need, without leaving anyone behind. This commitment will not change any time soon. But in an increasingly technology-first financial industry, the way in which Building Societies fulfil their purpose will
Building Societies: The Digital Challengers?
Tuesday 11 August 2020
While the UK banking community debates the competitiveness and viability of new FinTech entrants, challenger banks and innovative, customer-focused product offerings – real disruption to the industry may emerge from an established and long-standing group – Building Societies. While the FinTech revolution evolves and matures, the overarching aim is to deliver better outcomes to end
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Building Societies: Challengers in our midst
Wednesday 03 July 2019
While the UK banking community debates the competitiveness and viability of new FinTech entrants, challenger banks and innovative, customer-focused product offerings – real disruption to the industry may emerge from an established and long-standing group – Building Societies. While the FinTech revolution evolves and matures, the overarching aim is to deliver better outcomes to end
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