In terms of innovation, consumer-to-business (C2B) and consumer-to-consumer (C2C) payment technologies are currently leading the way against business-to-business (B2B) alternatives. For example, PayPal payments can be made in real-time, while business-to-business payments can take days or even weeks. While protracted payments mostly occur when steps are taken to ensure the safety of all parties, many
Customers in today’s market expect excellent delivery experiences. They aim to improve parcel movement visibility, traceability, transparency, and sustainability. In fact, if their cherished brand falls short of these expectations, customers are willing to switch to alternatives. It is obvious that a lack of visibility into supply chain operations won’t do. How then, can supply
In 2021, US$6.6 billion has been spent on blockchain solutions. This technology not only underpins the global cryptocurrency market, but also provides unique utility to other industries, such as healthcare, logistics, and real estate. Blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger made up of blocks that store data on a peer-to-peer (P2P) network. Once the information
Oct 11, 2022
Oct 11, 2022 Major players in FinTech are revolutionizing the customer experience with big data analytics and AI technology. From real-world use cases such as predictive modeling for fraud detection, risk assessment, customer experience enhancement, identity management, and much more, this Summit will share insights and strategies on how financial institutions can edge out the
15 & 16 November, Accra Ghana
15 & 16 November, Accra Ghana Africa’s financial services markets are among the most stimulating in the world. The banking and financial services market in Africa is the second-fastest-growing and second-most profitable of any global region, and a locus of innovation. The West African financial sector has been witnessing a wave of digital innovation that
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
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
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
December 13, 2022 | Virtual
December 13, 2022 | Virtual Looking ahead at the new year, CFOs and their teams are focusing on new strategies and reevaluating top priorities for success. Reflecting on the challenges, opportunities, and lessons that the past year presented, CFOs are able to make better predictions moving forward to ensure long-term growth for their organizations. Main focuses for
October 11, 2022 | 2:00pm ET - 3:00pm ET
October 11, 2022 | 2:00pm ET – 3:00pm ET Your growing small or medium business (SMB) may not have the resources that the big players have, but you can still use automation to boost efficiency and cut costs. Your SMB automation options are different from a larger enterprise’s, but they can be customized to meet
October 5, 2022 | 12:00pm ET - 1:00pm ET
October 5, 2022 | 12:00pm ET – 1:00pm ET Digital World Class™ organizations are continuously transforming their CFO functions to gain lasting advantages over their competitors. Three key strategies to help position CFOs to stay ahead of the competition and move beyond existing ERP systems include investing in digital transformation initiatives, serving as a strategic advisor to the entire
September 21, 2022 | 2:00pm ET - 3:00pm ET
September 21, 2022 | 2:00pm ET – 3:00pm ET Automation is the convergence of Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and other technologies into a combined system that can perform a wide variety of finance functions. Automation offers the potential to relieve your team of repetitive tasks and empower them to
