Continuous advancements in fraud prevention software are needed to protect consumer funds as cybercriminals continue to adapt to new defenses imposed by banks, merchants, buyers, and processors. reason given. It’s a cat and mouse game. The goal of the game? Find and exploit the vulnerable link in the chain of defense. Advanced technologies like machine
From the first ATM in the 1960s to the rise of smartphones that led to mobile banking in the 2000s, and now the digital age bursting with super apps and fintech, The financial industry has evolved to improve the customer experience. While customers may choose a financial product or service because of its functionality and
While financial data has always been considered sensitive, the growing number of companies working with sensitive data has brought renewed attention to the issue. Financial institutions are among the most targeted by hackers due to the large amount of critical customer data they handle. Any loss of personally identifiable information (PII) can lead to lawsuits,
While the financial services industry is viewed as lacking significant diversity, many studies have shown a strong business case for promoting diversity and inclusion. A recent study, The Journey of African American Insurance Professionals, offers some practical suggestions for recruiting and retaining African Americans, a group that is underrepresented in the industry. The study, conducted in
Small businesses make up more than 99% of the economy and are responsible for 65% of new job creation. In our opinion, there’s nothing “small” about that. Many financial institutions (FIs) disregard small business owners despite these statistics. Only 25% of small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs) have awarded relationship managers a “very good” rating since COVID-19, according to
Fintech is a vast market. It can disrupt the traditional banking system and create new opportunities for financial services. In the past decade, we have seen an increasing number of startups focusing on this industry, leading to many more disruptions and innovations in how we handle our finances. Courses in fintech are the newest big
Even before the pandemic hit, sectors like retail, gaming or e-healthcare moved quickly to embrace the speed, convenience and experience of digital services – led by technology pioneers like Amazon or Google. Despite the availability of online tools and support via apps or chatbots, traditional banks and financial institutions have traditionally encouraged consumers to visit
The Twitter vs. Elon Musk issue should serve as a lesson to any company built on user numbers: quantity does not equate to quality. Banks and FinTechs must now switch from a growth-focused strategy to one that caters to the demands of its key demographics and fosters loyalty in order to become profitable, powerful, and
Financial services, like many other aspects of the global economy, have been profoundly influenced by the pandemic and the war happening in Ukraine. Since then, FinTechs had to learn how to lead the financial services sector in a period of severe challenges. FinTech has been a key booster of digital payments as consumers have quickly
Rising inflation and growing interest rates across the world continue to impact the housing market and in turn, mortgages. Looking at inflation or interest rates in isolation might spark ideas about how to approach your own financial situation, such as adjusting your mortgage payments. However, small actions like these might not be sufficient to mitigate
Insurance products cover all facets of life, including your financial situation. Any business that deals with cash or cash equivalents such bank draughts, treasury notes, checks, postal orders, and money orders should consider purchasing a money insurance package. It offers protection against financial loss brought on by occurrences like theft, robbery, and break-ins. Money insurance
Different technologies have been applied to meet the needs of the sector as FinTech becomes more widely adopted globally. Consumer expectations, governmental approvals, security upgrades, and rivalry are a few of them. The sophisticated technologies powering the ecosystem have improved in intelligence and adaptability. The categories of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, blockchain, the internet
