Laurie Schnidman Chief Product Officer, Platforms & Software at Experian
As we approach 2026, it’s a natural moment to pause and reflect. The past year has been defined by significant shifts and constant change across the global landscape, including economically, politically, and technologically. For businesses, that means transformation is no longer a one-off initiative; it’s the new normal. We’re now operating in an e...
15 hours /ai
Alex Kreger Founder and CEO at UXDA Financial UX Design
In the past, banks built themselves from the inside out—and for decades, it worked. Products were developed around a sturdy core banking system and rigid business process to ensure security and trust, distributed through branch networks, and only then wrapped in a customer experience and brand veneer. But those days are over because customers and ...
18 hours /retail /markets Innovation in Financial Services
Konstantin Rabin Head of Marketing at Kontomatik
The intersection of sports and financial technology in the United States is driving new standards for secure, seamless transactions. As fans engage with teams and events in more interactive ways, the demand for reliable payment solutions is rising. This shift is not just about convenience; it’s about building trust and efficiency in an industry wh...
22 hours
Griffin Parry CEO at m3ter
Many CFOs don’t know their true revenue leakage rate. When asked, the answers range from: Yes No Scared to check Why the blind spot? Because billing often runs in the background, spread across multiple systems. It’s not a “hero process,” like sales, but it’s key to customer experience, audit readiness, and business scalability. Most of all, billi...
20 October 2025
Robert Kraal Co-founder and CBDO at Silverflow
History is full of products nobody asked for – New Coke, the Segway, Google Glass, the Amazon Fire Phone. Each launched with hype, only to become cautionary tales. The question everyone ends up asking is: who was this for? Too often, businesses think of a product before they think of a market. The payments industry is no different. Plenty of
20 October 2025 /payments /people
Chris Holmes Managing Director at PayTech Consulting
Accounts Payable (AP) has historically been a transactional engine for organisations. For some, this is still the case but there has been a marked shift in many organisations whereby AP has evolved from a back-office processing function into a strategic enabler of financial control, operational efficiency, and risk management. The importance of th...
20 October 2025 /payments
Daniel Lowther Head of Fintech at CCGroup, a Hoffman Agency
Influencers - or should I say “finfluencers” - have become a serious force in fintech. Success stories like Klarna and Snoop show that authentic influencer partnerships can build real consumer trust. While B2C has led the charge to date, momentum is building fast in B2B. 75% of B2B finance brands are already using influencer marketing and 93% of ...
20 October 2025 /people /markets Marketing in Financial Services
Barley Laing UK Managing Director at Melissa
Overwhelmed is a word many professionals in financial services use as they scramble to stay compliant with the vast array of global regulations aimed at preventing financial crime and fraud. What’s the answer? Step 1: Collect high-quality, verified contact data Having access to quality customer data is key to achieving financial compliance with gl...
20 October 2025 /regulation /identity Banking Regulations
Steve Morgan Banking Industry Market Lead at Pegasystems
After another whirlwind week at Sibos, I’ve had some time to reflect on what was, without a doubt, the biggest and most thought-provoking conference yet. With over 12,000 attendees, 2,300 companies, 500 speakers, and more than 250 sessions, this year’s Sibos truly lived up to its reputation as the meeting place for the global financial industry. E...
20 October 2025 /sibos
Erica Andersen Marketing at smartR AI
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept; it's a present-day reality transforming businesses across industries. But the promise of AI can often be overshadowed by the complexities of implementation and the challenge of communicating its value to stakeholders. To shed light on this crucial aspect, we sat down with Oliver King-Smit
20 October 2025 /ai /predictions Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
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