Finance with artificial intelligence

whitePaper | September 20, 2022

Banking has historically been one of the business sectors most resistant to disruption by technology. Since the first mortgage was issued in England in the 11th century, banks have built robust businesses with multiple moats: ubiquitous distribution through branches; unique expertise such as credit underwriting underpinned by both data and judgment; even the special status of being regulated institutions that supply credit, the lifeblood of economic growth, and have sovereign insurance for their liabilities (deposits). Moreover, consumer inertia in financial services is high. Consumers have generally been slow to change financial-services providers. Particularly in developed markets, consumers have historically gravitated toward the established and enduring brands in banking and insurance that were seen as bulwarks of stability even in times of turbulence.

whitePaper | June 7, 2022

In partnership with BlackLine, 360 Thought Leadership Consulting conducted the original survey: The State of AR: Trends, Headwinds & Opportunities. The objectives of this study are to assess the strategic role that accounts receivable is currently playing and why, benchmark top AR priorities and challenges in 2022, and evaluate the role that technology will play in delivering AR success in 2022 and beyond. The cross-industry survey was launched in April of 2022 and focused on companies headquartered in the United States of America. We surveyed 260 participants with roles including AR.

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 | February 1, 2023

Climate-related financial risk has become a prominent theme that is high on the agenda of U.S. and European policymakers and regulators. A number of these organizations have publicly declared climate-related risk a potential threat to global financial stability, and many have published formal consultations related to this topic.

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 | May 3, 2022

A world-class customer experience is mandatory for banks that wish to build engagement and loyalty, and expand their share of wallet. Smart banking is crucial to providing and supporting such an experience.