Spotlight on Banking and Finance

whitePaper | May 1, 2023

Coordinating regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions is a complex task for almost any sector. With crypto-assets – given the unique features of the underlying technology as well as the boundless opportunities that it presents – it is often contended that global coordination is not just desirable but necessary.

whitePaper | May 30, 2022

Few developments within financial services have happened with such breathtaking speed as the evolution of Neobanks. Less than 10 years after the first next-generation mobile banks entered the market, these digital disruptors developed into a global standalone industry segment. At Simon-Kucher, we have created a Global Neobanking Radar which tracks and ranks Neobanks around the world, based on several factors – including level of activity, funding, and valuations.

whitePaper | December 14, 2022

The rapid pace of change brought on by the current market dynamics has put a spotlight on the communication of business information. Many financial leaders are hampered by an inability to gather and disseminate that business-critical information to the necessary stakeholders at the necessary speed to cope with the rapidly changing business environment.

whitePaper | November 19, 2021

The financial services industry is changing at an unprecedented scale across the globe. Whether your organization is facing regulatory pressure to protect consumer data, demands for greater consumer access and control over their financial data, or competition in an expanding financial services ecosystem, you need a consumer identity and access management (IAM) solution that can help to: Align with Open Banking and consumer protection regulations Drive revenue and maintain competitive advantage Make it easy to acquire, retain, and protect your customers with no-compromise Zero Trust security Provide seamless omnichannel experiences across all platforms: brick and mortar, web, and mobile devices Below are seven key trends that will affect the future of the financial services industry. Understanding these trends can guide you in choosing the right IAM solution to help you meet these challenges head-on.

whitePaper | May 31, 2022

In 2015, the UN General Assembly formally established the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be addressed by 2030 and that same year, 195 countries committed to keep global warming to well below 2°C. An estimated $5-7 trillion a year of new investment is needed until 2030 to realise the SDGs globally, including investments into infrastructure, clean energy, water and sanitation and agriculture.

whitePaper | May 19, 2023

The big banks have not had an easy time of things recently. Already facing plenty of challenges from the likes of challenger banks, fintech, regulation and technologies like cryptocurrencies, the pandemic forced the pace of change to grow even faster.