Closing the expectation gap in audit

whitePaper | December 5, 2022

It is all but impossible to avoid a discussion about the effect of inflation these days. Clearly, the public believes inflation is here as they pay more for everyday items than in the past. And most are not too caring if it is a temporary phenomenon caused by supply chain issues or more systemic from monetary policy actions. More cost is more cost. To financial institution managers, the prospect of inflation signals hope that interest rates may finally climb off the floor and provide opportunities for higher yields. The real question is if rate increases will improve margins, not just yields.

whitePaper | June 12, 2023

Cash flow visibility is crucial in turbulent economic times because financial situations and market conditions can turn on a dime. But most AR, credit collections, and credit risk teams don’t have the visibility they need to quickly identify cash flow trends and effectively manage working capital. Many teams are sitting on mountains of data they can’t use.

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 23, 2022

The need to accelerate the journey to financial operations excellence has seen the emergence of packaged, purpose-built Financial Operations Management solutions to elevate persistently manual processes that are ripe for transformation. They typically include workflows and automation, intelligence, analytics, and collaboration. These are all proven to deliver predictable returns, from speeding up the close, to reducing DSO, to streamlining netting and settlement processes. A purpose-built approach accelerates delivery and reduces delivery risk while realizing predictable returns on investment.

whitePaper | April 14, 2022

Digital transformation in the financial space has been a hot topic in emerging markets like South Africa, Nigeria & Ghana for some time now, especially among incumbents who are threatened by radical digital-first banking entities like neobanks and challenger banks. A global study by Insider Intelligence1 estimated that in 2021, there were 29.8 million digital-only account holders, and this number is expected to cross 53.7 million by 2025, owing to the remarkable mobile penetration and ICT infrastructure development2 witnessed in marginalized regions like Africa in recent years.

whitePaper | April 26, 2023

The treasury department’s role within a bank has become more strategic and central over the last decade. Treasury teams have prioritized the delivery of a robust risk management, governance and compliance framework as well as optimizing the bank’s liquidity and balance sheet. However, a bank’s treasurer, in its role as custodian of the bank’s balance sheet, is facing a multitude of industry drivers and macro-economic challenges that will require a new approach.