Since most of us have moved into the digital space to work & learn, we have compiled for you a shortlist of recommended articles, webinars, events and reports you might like to keep your eyes on this week.
#1 MCKINSEY ARTICLE: COVID. LEADING THROUGH THE CRISIS
McKinsey published an article in March to provide business leaders with a perspective on the complex situation and implications for their companies. It addresses various aspects, from leadership practices and management responses to virtual learning. You can find it here.
On the same topic: Deloitte looked into specific implications for banking and capital markets firms. “When normalcy returns, banks and capital markets firms will likely have learned a few lessons”, Deloitte wrote in an article published mid-March. “COVID-19 may further accelerate migration to digital channels and connectivity”, they pointed out. Here you can find the full analysis.
#2 SIFTED ARTICLE: GOVERNMENT MEASURES FOR STARTUPS AFFECTED BY COVID
The coronavirus pandemic crisis is keeping most of us at home. Companies and governments worldwide are worried about consequences, and “startup founders across the region are wondering what to do about cash, debt and staff”, writes Sifted.eu. We recommend you their country-by-country roundup of government-backed resources for entrepreneurs amid the coronavirus crisis. You can learn more about it here.
#3 FINTECHOS WEBINAR: EMERGING FS IN TELCO & RETAIL
FintechOS team is working to feed your digital learning space. We have prepared a webinar that anticipates a burning question among decision-makers in telco and retail for those times when things get back to normal: How to build new revenue streams, decrease costs and increase customer loyalty without breaking the bank?
We invite you to learn from FintechOS’ Pre-Sales Manager Western Europe Steve Collins, and from Lee McCready, our Emerging FSI Lead
Industry focus: Telco and Retail
Wednesday, April 15th, 11:00 AM UK time
Recommended read – Telcos’ Magic Formula for Growth: It’s Fintech Time and Digital Transformation in Retail: The Three Golden Rules for Wannabe Winners
#4 FINTECHOS WHITEPAPER: HOW INSURERS CAN COMPETE WITH INSURTECH AND WIN BACK CUSTOMERS
Learn how obsolete tech architectures are hindering incumbents. Hear directly from leading insurance and Insurtech CEO and CTOs. Explore how modular software can help insurers reinvent themselves as agile Insuretech innovators. Learn more.
#5 FINEXTRA INDUSTRY REPORT FROM FINEXTRA
Looking for strategic insights and best practices for success in the cloud? Finextra, an independent newswire and information source for the financial technology community, researched the matter.
We recommend you to read the report that Finextra launched in February – “The Future of Cloud: Powering the Financial Services Industry”. You can download it from here.
#6 FINTECHOS VIDEO – THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
How does the future in financial services look? “If you want to be in FS in the next decade, you have to be a technology player”, said Brett King, futurist, author and speaker, during Banking 4.0 event.
We recommend you to watch this video with Teodor Blidarus, FintechOS‘ CEO, and Brett King, on technology and trends in FS. Learn more.
#7 CAPGEMINI (OUR STRATEGIC PARTNER) WORLD FINTECH REPORT
The FS industry is entering a new phase of innovation – Capgemini calls it Open X – “where all players will leverage data and create a shared marketplace”. What are the fundamental shifts to drive Open X? What are the key factors to success?
You can find the answers in the World Fintech Report, an interactive e-book by Capgemini in collaboration with Efma. Learn more.
#8 OECD REPORT: TRENDS IN INSURANCE
The Global Insurance Market Trends report by the OECD, published end-January, analysed data on insurance in OECD countries such as the number of insurance companies and employees, insurance premiums and investments by insurance companies dating back to the 1980s.
You can read more about the report, and download it from here.
#9 KPMG’s TOP 10 FINTECH PREDICTIONS FOR 2020
Bolder deals, product expansion and rise of Big Tech were among KPMG’s top 10 fintech predictions for this year. Time will show how the coronavirus pandemic crisis will impact the fintech development in 2020. Learn more.
#10 BREAKING BANKS PODCAST: PREPARING FOR BLACK SWAN
What are the financial hardships that customers and businesses are facing amid COVID-19 world crisis? You might want to listen to a dedicated podcast hosted by Brett King – “Preparing for Black Swan.” Listen here.
#11 PODCAST ON 11:FS: BREXIT IMPACT ON INSURTECHS
Another podcast that we recommend is for insurtechs. If you ever wondered how Brexit would impact insurtechs, listen to this podcast by Insurtech Inside, a fortnightly show from 11:FS. Listen here.
What interesting piece of information have you read/listened/viewed recently? Send us your recommendations of insightful content: marketing@fintechos.com
