We’re Running the AI Leg of a Digital Marathon in Wealth Management

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If the information revolution were a marathon, then financial services would be in the beginning of the artificial intelligence leg of the race. That is according to a survey by Deloitte on how firms are leveraging AI across their enterprises. I wanted to know how wealth management influencers were interpreting the impact of AI across the industry, so […]

#ItzOnWealthTech Ep 25: How Software is Eating Banking with Lex Sokolin, ConsenSys

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“Banking, as it is today, is moving sideways from manufacturing to being just a feature.” — Lex Sokolin, ConsenSys Lex Sokolin is a futurist and entrepreneur working on the next generation of financial services. He is the Global Fintech Co-Head at ConsenSys, a blockchain technology company building the infrastructure, applications, and practices that enable a […]

6 Ways AI Can Increase Consumer Confidence in Digital Banking

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Financial services firms are dealing with a crisis of consumer confidence that threatens to drive customers into the arms of non-bank providers. This is according to Natalie Cartwright, co-Founder and COO of artificial intelligence technology vendor Finn AI.  As part of her presentation at American Banker’s Digital Banking Conference 2018, Cartwright noted that 57% of North Americans are […]

3 Reasons Venmo & Zelle Could Be Crushed by WeChat in Mobile Payments

A presentation by Iqram Magdon-Ismail, Co-Founder, Venmo at the recent Digital Banking Conference was like a breath of fresh air after so many prepared speeches and canned demos. He was personable and amiable on stage and while he looked like he just rolled out of bed ten minutes ago, the story he shared about founding […]

5 Keynote Takeaways from the 2018 Digital Banking Conference

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If you couldn’t make it to beautiful Austin, TX for American Banker’s Digital Banking Conference 2018, you’re in luck!  We prepared a quick summary from some of the most interesting keynote speakers at the conference right here for you! The Future of Digital Banking Jim Marous on Twitter The opening keynote by @BrettKing at #DigBanking18 […]

HNW Clients Are Driving Banks to Expand Digital Advice Solutions

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As much as the previous business cycle in retail banking was marked by an unsustainable consumer credit explosion, the current one will be shaped by digital. This will include increased changes in payments and a wider metamorphosis in systems enabled by digital technologies. There is an immediate need for action. According to a report by […]

The Game of Thrones Struggle Between Banks & Wealth Managers

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2017 was a series of ups and downs for banks. The recently passed tax bill lowered their rates which will boost their bottom line and any interest rate hikes will goose their lending revenue. But new competitors lurk around every corner as technology giants such as Amazon, Facebook and Apple are launching consumer-facing financial products that chip […]