Digital identity in financial services: The fintech effect
Tuesday 23 November 2021
Traditional banks have faced challenges in moving to the forefront of embracing digital identity. Without legacy systems slowing down innovation and delaying the implementation of new tools, fintech challengers and neo-banks have been able to offer powerful ways to authenticate customers. As Manuela Sedvartaite, Innovation Manager at Santander, explains, “As a large corporation bank, we
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Building the building society of the future – FTT Building Societies
Tuesday 09 November 2021
As we look to the future of mutual banking, changing customer expectations mean that improving customer experience will be crucial to the building society’s presence in the community. Technologies have the potential to create seamless and faster customer journeys, as well as improving the suitability and accessibility of products. In this fireside chat from FTT
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Open Source Penguins, Timbaland and the value of the IBM ecosystem – Countdown to the Fintech Talents Festival, with Dr Melissa Sassi, IBM
Tuesday 09 November 2021
Open Source Penguins, Timbaland and the value of the IBM ecosystem The countdown is on…and we are in the final stretch. For our last Countdown to the Fintech Talents Festival Video we are thrilled to be joined by Dr Melissa Sassi, Chief Penguin, IBM Z Systems. Learn more about the role of a Chief Penguin,
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The future of the branch – FTT Building Societies
Tuesday 02 November 2021
Does the branch have a role to play in the future of mutual financial services? If so, will it play a different role to that of the past? This panel explored how digital transformation will change the role that the branch will play, transforming it from a universal access point into a relationship and advice
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Beyond open banking: open finance meets financial wellbeing for mutuals
Tuesday 26 October 2021
Following from the brilliant FTT Building Societies virtual experience on 6th October, we recap some of the highlights of the day. This panel explored the benefits and challenges of open banking for mutual financial organisations. Open banking offers a viable solution to many problems that mutual organisations may face and can empower building societies and
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BNPL, Digital Transformation and Coldplay – A Countdown to the Festival interview with Steve Wishart
Tuesday 26 October 2021
The Countdown to the Festival continues and like the financial services industry, things are moving fast. This week, we speak to Stephen Wishart, Director of Fintech at TransUnion. Working with start-ups and established players alike, Steve is well placed to share a big picture view of fintech innovation, now and on the horizon. Things like
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FTT Building Societies – Key takeaways
Tuesday 12 October 2021
The second edition of FTT Building Societies on 6th October was a unique virtual gathering of building societies, credit unions, fintech and tech providers. Our community shared personal experiences of adopting technologies within their organisations and dived deeper into specific technologies to discover the most beneficial solutions and the practicalities of implementation. We opened the
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The relevance of Building Societies amoungst younger savers
Tuesday 05 October 2021
The relevance of building societies amongst younger savers Attitudes towards banking have rapidly shifted in recent years as younger, tech-savvy customers enter the marketplace. Digital native users expect a smooth and seamless banking experience, no matter if they are in-branch, online or on their mobile. A recent poll by the deVere Group found that 59% of their surveyed clients born between 1980 and 1996 either
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Identity systems built for everyone, by everyone
Tuesday 07 September 2021
Identity exclusion is closely linked to socio-economic exclusion. Financial services and products are very often the starting point for establishing a digital identity, but not everyone has financial access. There are a number of reasons for this and it’s an issue that affects not only those in developing countries, but all across the world. Many
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Driving Financial Inclusion with Embedded Finance
Tuesday 24 August 2021
This summer, we experienced first-hand a demonstration of what inclusion in the sports world looks like through the Tokyo Olympics 2021. The global event introduced new sports like skateboarding to the masses, and reintroduced events like softball and karate into the list of competitions. Given its massive platform, the Olympics draws awareness of these lesser-known
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