Guide to Retirement

whitePaper | December 10, 2019

Customer interaction and channel preferences have experienced significant changes over time and are constantly evolving and expanding across all industries, including banking. To consolidate customer satisfaction and cultivate customer advocacy, banks must endeavour to continue to meet these changing needs through use of innovative and progressive technology

whitePaper | September 26, 2022

The RBA is Australia’s central bank. Its duty is to contribute to the stability of the currency, full employment and the prosperity and welfare of the Australian people. It does this by conducting monetary policy to meet an agreed inflation target, works to maintain a stable financial system, acts as banker to the Australian Government, regulates the payments system and issues the nation’s currency. Over the past few years, the RBA has been exploring whether there is a role for a CBDC in Australia in the context of the RBA’s responsibilities for issuing the currency and overseeing the development of the payments system. The RBA is an industry partner of the DFCRC, and is using its involvement to support its research on CBDC.

whitePaper | March 29, 2023

Today, the financial services industry faces numerous disruptive forces, including ever-increasing customer demand for innovative and personalized services; intense competition from technology companies, fintechs and incumbents; rising regulatory pressure; increasing cybersecurity threats; and the need for skilled talent to address all the above.

whitePaper | September 15, 2022

Consumers have long used credit instruments to purchase goods and services. In recent years, a fast-growing alternative to credit cards has emerged in a number of developed economies around the world, including in the United States. This alternative is marketed as “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL).

whitePaper | August 25, 2022

The exit whether it’s an initial public offering (IPO), being absorbed into a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), or an outright sale is now a strategic goal for many private company executive teams. With many private equity funds nearing the end of their holding period, finance professionals are increasingly being relied on to navigate the complicated liquidity event and provide the critical oversight needed when developing a company’s new internal control environment.

whitePaper | August 15, 2020

Capital markets institutions have traditionally devoted the bulk of their mind and wallet share on front office revenue-generating activities. Post-trade operations have been overlooked; they are mired in legacy systems and siloed operations that require significant manual intervention, making it a critical source of inefficiency and operational risk. As revenue streams are challenged by uncertain economics and growing competition, post-trade operations are coming under scrutiny for reducing costs, boosting margins, and improving return on equity.