The Roundtable on Financing Water

whitePaper | November 25, 2021

With a global e-commerce market value nearing $5 trillion in 2021, online shopping is no longer a short-lived trend but the norm. The advance of widespread internet connectivity combined with the proliferation of mobile devices has increasingly driven consumers to shop online in recent years. Now, amplified by the need for safety in the wake of a global pandemic, retailers have seen an unprecedented surge in e-commerce sales with U.S. consumers spending $791.70 billion online in the U.S. in 2020, up an incredible 32.4% from $598.02 billion the prior year.

whitePaper | March 16, 2022

Data is often referred to as the “new oil” of the digital economy. It is a powerful asset used by companies to improve their services and to build artificial intelligence (AI) models. However data can often be used to “lock” consumers into a service. A move to consentdriven access to all user data can break that lock, make it easier for consumers to move between different service providers and unleash a wave of innovation. Open Banking can also help facilitate financial inclusion, better serving those on the margins of society by offering a bridge to the formal economy.

whitePaper | December 7, 2022

Blockchain -based technologies continue their disruptive journey in the financial services industry. Some jurisdictions more than others are taking the stage as Fintech power houses with transformative initiatives and a particular focus on digital assets. Technology, favourable regulation and ecosystems attract investors and drive the market to innovative solutions. Regulators are addressing the risks while looking at the potential benefits of digital assets and their underlying technologies. The aim is the protection of consumers, investors and businesses, as well as maintaining the safety and soundness of the financial market s .

whitePaper | June 7, 2022

When the Bitcoin protocol came into existence in January 2009, it was introduced as a peer-to-peer version of cash that would eliminate the need for financial institutions and other trusted intermediaries. Many of the early adopters of Bitcoin and other cryptoassets that have come since have viewed these innovations as a means to disrupt the traditional banking system.

whitePaper | November 21, 2022

This white paper examines the challenges facing insurers in a rapidly changing marketplace. It focuses on the threat from insurtechs and other digital challengers, the emergence of new business models and technologies, and how customer expectations have changed.

whitePaper | October 26, 2022

They claim that financial services institutions (FSIs) fall short in several areas, including anticipating needs, prioritizing financial wellness, and enabling customers to control their data.