Issue 42 · Nov 18, 2015 Weekly edition · 3 min read

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Minds are changing towards fintech

Claire Calmejane, Director of Innovation, Lloyds Banking Group, discusses the increased level of engagement with fintech innovation at Sibos 2015, the different ways in which banks can interact with fintech startups and the likely evolution of the focus of fintech innovation over the coming years.

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FinTech Podcast #033 – Revival der Banken [german only] Heute ohne einen Sondergast und zu einem vielleicht unerwarteten Thema: Das Revival der Banken. Nachdem wir ja häufig Kritik an der aktuellen Strategie / den Produkten von Banken äußern, heute mal ein anderer Blick auf das Thema. Open story ↗ Bank of England fears challengers will never de-throne the giant banks Top officials are encouraging small banks to grow but are worried these new entrants will never displace established giants Open story ↗ Infographic: The State of FinTech in 2015 As investment continues to pour into the FinTech sector and competition heats up, we take a look back at 2015’s biggest trends and most important deals of the year, alongside the key investment figures taking the industry in new and exciting directions. Open story ↗ AI: Neobanks, Advising, Research Brett talks to Erica Young of Anthemis about the new possibilities of Robotics in the financial services industry and then has a frank conversation with Number 26 founders, Valentin Stalf and Maximilian Tayenthal about their success starting a mobile only bank in Berlin. Open story ↗ PayPal’s Ellison: Regulators See Blockchain as Adding ‘Transparency’ Regulators’ hesitancy about blockchain may be a thing of the past. Open story ↗ Inside the Digital Payments Workshop As new forms of digital payments begin to take hold, the old assumptions no longer work. Open story ↗ How Banks Can Compete in the Future Back in 1995 Michael Treacy and Fred Wiersema wrote a book called The Discipline of Market Leaders, and in it, they broke down the three critical strategic domains of any business– Customer Intimacy, Product Leadership and Operational Excellence. Open story ↗ Which payment system is best for when you are drunk? M-PESA! One of the projects we have been working on for a client involves looking at the relationship between cash and electronic payments in different markets. It’s not germane why or what we concluded, but I would like to open up some discussion around the topic. Open story ↗ Why Are Fintech Start-ups Avoiding The Core of Banking? Brett King talks to robotics expert Erica Young, exploring the growth of artificial intelligence and the industries it’s affecting. Open story ↗ How Apathy Can Affect Financial Services Regaining control of your digital strategy can be achieved by first recognizing that change is necessary. Shaun Weston looks at the role of banker apathy. Open story ↗ Big Data And Alternative Payments – The Capital One Fintech Survey A recent Capital One survey, the results of which were gathered at Money20/20, is reviewed by JP Nicols. Open story ↗ Can Today’s Banks Become the ‘Bank of the Future’? As the consumer is becoming more digital, the banking industry is being transformed. Consumers are becoming accustomed to instant communication, one click service and real-time contextuality. This Open story ↗ Responding to the New Definition of ‘Convenience’ in Banking The customer journey changes dramatically when convenience is defined by the simplicity of design and the ability to open and manage accounts online or with a mobile device. Banking can now be 'local' to digitally engaged consumers worldwide. Open story ↗ PSD2 – Banking Without Walls PSD2 will improve payments in the EU, offering consumers better protection and service. Daryl Wilkinson looks at the many benefits for customers. Open story ↗

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