Latest articles from Liz Lumley

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Winning hearts and minds with innovation

February 14, 2024

While real business benefit is key, banks shouldn’t ignore actionable advice that comes in less familiar packaging

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Functional Banking Magic

Post Office blues

February 13, 2024

How did sub postmasters become de facto bank branch managers, and do they have what they need to succeed in this role?

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Everything old is new again, even in banking

February 7, 2024

Is reinventing the wheel the fintech we were promised, and will it solve any real problems?

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Liz Lumley

Reasons to be fintech cheerful

January 31, 2024

What can I say? Profitable, sustainable companies make me happy

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The story of generative AI is ‘cautiously optimistic’

January 24, 2024

HSBC has around 1000 applications for artificial intelligence, but it is still “early days” for generative AI.

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Liz Lumley

Can fintech fulfil its promise if we are still asking if it will last?

January 24, 2024

The Future of Global Fintech report, launched at Davos, is optimistic. The laurels are far from being rested on yet. 

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In the trenches of ISO 20022

January 18, 2024

What lessons have been learned so far in the migration to ISO 20022, what do banks need to do now, and will the industry be ready?

Liz Lumley

How NFTs, Mercedes-Benz and the Post Office got me thinking about failure

January 17, 2024

You can write about technology until the cows come home — it always comes back to culture.

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Liz Lumley

How NFTs, Mercedes-Benz and the Post Office got me thinking about failure

January 17, 2024

You can write about technology until the cows come home — it always comes back to culture.

Bitcoin ETFs

Much anticipated, the US SEC approves bitcoin ETFs

January 16, 2024

Considered an unwelcoming environment for cryptocurrencies, the US enters the fray in allowing bitcoin exchange-traded funds.

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