Issue 486 · Sep 19, 2024 Weekly edition · 3 min read

Future-Proofing Finance

FinTech Weekly presents "Future-Proofing Finance"—a deep dive into how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the financial sector worldwide. From policy shifts in Hong Kong and groundbreaking technologies in

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Sterling Bank Migrates To Africa’s First Indigenous Core Banking System

In a groundbreaking move for African banking, Sterling Bank Limited has adopted SeaBaaS—the continent's first indigenous core banking solution developed by Peerless—completing a system rollout announced in August 2024. This strategic shift positions Nigeria at the forefront of digital banking innovation driven by local expertise. By leveraging advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence, SeaBaaS aims to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency, delivering smarter and faster financial services.

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Banks bet on a tech surge. It’s paying off big time as AI, software bring ‘sea change’ in productivity Yahoo! Finance — Bankers are generating record revenues for their companies, thanks to technological advancements like online banking and artificial intelligence. Since 2009, the average contribution per bank employee has increased by $98,000. Without these productivity gains over the past 15 years, financial firms would have needed 400,000 additional bankers to achieve today's revenue levels. Open story ↗ US Commerce Department Proposes New Reporting Requirements for AI and Cloud Providers OpenTools — The U.S. Commerce Department has proposed new reporting mandates for developers of advanced AI and cloud computing services to enhance the safety and security of emerging technologies. This initiative aims to ensure these systems are resilient against cyberattacks and operate securely. Open story ↗ Hong Kong considers rules for AI use in finance The Hindu Businessline — The Hong Kong government is preparing to release its first policy statement on the use of artificial intelligence in finance, aiming to boost the technology's adoption in areas like trading, investment banking, and cryptocurrencies. The Financial Services and Treasury Bureau is drafting guidelines on the ethical use of AI and general principles for its application in the financial sector, incorporating industry feedback. While specifics are still being finalized, the move signals Hong Kong's support for AI as governments worldwide grapple with the technology's potential. Open story ↗ Exploring the intersection of data, AI and blockchain with Chainbase COO Cointelegraph — Chainbase's co-founder and COO, Chris Feng, joined host Elisha Owusu Akyaw to explore how data and artificial intelligence are reshaping the blockchain ecosystem. Their discussion highlighted the untapped potential of on-chain data as a crucial asset, driving innovation in the Web3 space and bridging advancements between AI and blockchain technologies. Open story ↗ AI and the Future of Us: An Oprah Winfrey Special ABC — Hosted by Oprah Winfrey and featuring tech leaders like Sam Altman and Bill Gates, a new special delves into the profound impact of artificial intelligence on daily life. The program aims to demystify the technology and empower viewers to understand and navigate the rapidly evolving AI future. Open story ↗ Nine Of 10 Indian Financial Institutions Focusing On AI, Gen AI For Innovation: PwC India NDTV Profit — A PwC India report reveals that 90% of Indian financial institutions are prioritizing artificial intelligence and generative AI as key drivers of innovation. Additionally, 74% of surveyed organizations emphasize data analytics for enhancing insights and decision-making. These findings underscore the growing reliance on advanced technologies to transform India's financial services sector. Open story ↗ We're only in 1996': Why the AI boom is still in its earliest days, according to Bank of America MSN — Amid growing skepticism over artificial intelligence investments, Bank of America maintains that the AI boom is just beginning, drawing parallels to the internet's rapid rise in the 1990s. Despite investors pouring money into the sector and recent doubts about realizing promised efficiency and productivity gains, the bank believes AI is poised for significant growth ahead. Open story ↗

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