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9 MISUNDERSTOOD FINTECH TRENDS IMPACTING RETAIL BANKING


In banking, trends and their related buzzwords pop up with increasing rapidity. Not all of them turn out to be impactful, but enough do that banks and credit unions not only have to track them, but — more importantly — grasp their significance.It’s true, what you don’t know can hurt you. And yes, definitions matter.No

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5 TRENDS TO WATCH FOR IN CLIMATE-ALIGNED FINANCE IN 2022


Financial institutions will substantiate their climate alignment commitments As we begin 2022, we look ahead to some major themes likely to emerge this year.We also expect many firms will expand coverage of their target setting; many banks in the Net-Zero Banking Alliance must set interim (2030 or sooner) targets for their most emissions-intensive sectors this year. Read

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WHAT IS A FINANCE CHARGE?


A finance charge refers to any cost related to borrowing money, obtaining credit, or paying off loan obligations. It is, in short, the cost that an individual, company, or other entity incurs by borrowing money. Any amount that a borrower needs to pay in addition to paying back the actual money borrowed qualifies as a

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TEN SIMPLE WAYS TO UPGRADE YOUR FINANCE FUNCTION IN 2022


2022 is here. Ready or not, here we come. Many entrepreneurs are fairly exhausted as the 5th wave of COVID contributes to ongoing waves of uncertainty. But believe it or not, opportunities will abound and don’t forget that “luck” is what happens when preparedness meets opportunity. Most entrepreneurs I meet are not thinking strategically about

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FINTECH INNOVATION LAB LONDON: CLASS OF 2022!


This year marks the 10th anniversary of Accenture’s FinTech Innovation Lab London! Themed around “FinTech for Good”, our lab continues to champion diversity and inclusion. Our cohort has been hand-picked from over 250 applicants received from around the world and includes 43%, female founders. Based in 13 locations, across 8 countries, the 14 selected startups

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2022 TRENDS FOR FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING


Despite the uncertainty the global pandemic has brought, definite trends are emerging for the year ahead as the world adapts to a new normal. For accountants, the twists and turns of the past two years have brought not just challenges, but opportunities as well. Here are the main ones all accounting and finance professionals should

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LIBERTY MUTUAL ESG JOURNEY & TRENDS


Reuters Events Sustainable Business recently hosted a conversation between Liberty Mutual’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Francis Hyatt, and DevryBV Sustainable Strategies Founder and CEO, Devry Boughner Vorwerk, to discuss how Liberty Mutual is driving progress on their ESG journey and what trends the company foresees in 2022.

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HOW CRYPTOCURRENCY WILL CHANGE FINANCE FOREVER


lthough a relatively new industry, the world of crypto is growing at a rapid rate and is taking the world by storm. With cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and Floki being poplar choices for those looking to invest their money and strive to gain, getting an understanding of the industry during its up and coming stage is a great

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THE GARTNER 2022 FINANCE DIGITAL PLANS & PRIORITIES (APAC)


February 10, 2022| 7:30 a.m. IST What digital challenges loom largest for finance leaders in 2022? Join this complementary webinar as we unveil the results of Gartner’s recent 2022 priorities poll that surveyed upwards of 500 CFOs and finance leaders. Gartner finance experts will share their key insights and advice on topics such as data management,

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CRYPTOCURRENCY EXPLOSION: WHERE NEXT IN 2022 AND BEYOND?


Date: 16 Feb 2022 Time: 11:00 – 12:00 First it was bitcoin, now there are a whole host of different digital assets investors can access through the exchange-traded product (ETP) wrapper. With it becoming increasingly clear cryptocurrencies are here to stay, understanding these different niche coins such as cardano and polkadot will be crucial as