The digital imperative: mapping the future of financial services

The digital imperative

The Banker's January supplement, 'The digital imperative – mapping the future of financial services', takes an in-depth look at the big issues facing financial services firms embarking on the digital transformation of their business.

Topics include redefining purpose following the global financial crisis, how to capture the value in digital transformation and fintech collaboration, alignment with the new regulatory environment and how the auditing of financial institutions is undergoing radical change.

Hugh Harper teaser

Time for banks to redefine their purpose and priorities

January 2, 2017

After a tsunami of scandals comes the reckoning. But are financial institutions ready to do some soul-searching and rethink how they add value to society? Joy Macknight investigates.

Yannick Grecourt teaser

Getting the most out of digital transformation

January 2, 2017

Banks are investing vast sums into digital programmes but are not yet reaping the benefits. Joy Macknight examines where banks are focusing on in order to create – and capture – value in digital.

John Liver teaser

Banks prepare for radical transformation of the regulatory landscape

January 2, 2017

The banking industry is facing massive disruption, not just from the new entrants in the market but also from regulatory pressures across many jurisdictions, writes Justin Pugsley.

Matt Hatch teaser

Uncovering the real value in fintech

January 2, 2017

To offer real value to investors, clients and partners, fintech companies need to balance opportunity, solution maturity and a sustainable business model, writes Dan Barnes.

Isabelle Santanec teaser

The millennial audit: new EC rules for a new era

January 2, 2017

The auditing of financial institutions has changed little over many decades, but the combined forces of post-financial crisis regulatory reform and digitisation are transforming the audit world, writes Heather McKenzie.

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