FinTech is undeniably one of the most promising industries in recent time. Find out the most discussed topics and what you should not miss.
The Blockchain Technology
It is only a matter of time before the broader financial services and banking industries shift to blockchain and network-based approaches. Blockchain, as a pure platform technology, will maybe able to cut out the middlemen (or middle companies) everywhere. Because of that, many fintech entrepreneurs and experts constantly discuss topics such as: What does Blockchain matter? What are the various Blockchain concepts – sidechains, hyperledger, public or private blockchain? Who are the major players? What are they building or what sectors are they targeting? What is the investors’ perspective on blockchain startups? What are the latest notable blockchain startups?
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Digital Finance and Commerce & Digital Payments
After affecting all sectors of commerce, the digital revolution has now hit the financial sector, a sector that is protected by a specific regulatory environment. From fundamental peer-to-peer transfers to savings, loans and credit to products that leverage social media, eCommerce and smartphone penetration, the transformation has been moving forward greatly for the past years. Additionally, advancements in digital technology continued to shape the payments industry in 2016 as mobile, online and other digital forms of digital payments moved.
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Lending
Alternative lending models are transforming the banking sector, creating both competitive threats and evolutionary opportunities for financial institutions in Asia. But with an estimated 4,000 firms challenging banks in every product line, the level of disruption facing the financial industry has reached a tipping point, as this infographic shows:
Banks and FinTechs have strengths that are complementary and which should be leveraged to create a stronger central financial experience for customers. While FinTechs excel in agility, innovation and exploiting new technology, banks offer capital, deep customer bases and expertise in working with regulators.
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Customer’s banking experience
Customer experience is of paramount importance in all industries. A new mobile generation of consumers, the rise of direct pay and online financial services, and an increase in banking service fees all contribute to an on-going shift in how banking organizations service their customers. In order to optimize its customer experience, a banking organization must understand the needs and behaviors of its customers. A positive and effortless customer experience can result in increased customer satisfaction, loyalty, advocacy and greater customer lifetime value.
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