Banks in the changing world of financial intermediation

Banks in the changing world of financial intermediation

As banks face disruption from low revenue growth (2% in the past 5 years), #McKinsey identifies 4 strategic options to become more efficient and deliver more value. The firm advises banks to choose a strategy aligned with their competitive advantage and follow through on its decisions. 

Winds of Change: The Case for New Digital Currency

Winds of Change: The Case for New Digital Currency

"While the case for digital currency is not universal, we should investigate it further, seriously, carefully, and creatively. More fundamentally, the case is about change—being open to change, embracing change, shaping change.

In the world of #Fintech, we need to harness change so it is fair, safe, efficient, and dynamic." 

How Blockchain Technology Could Disrupt Healthcare

 How Blockchain Technology Could Disrupt Healthcare

#Blockchain in healthcare has enormous potential. Companies are beginning to envision new solutions for managing health data. This CBInsight.com report analyzes where blockchain can be integrated into #healthcare over the short, medium and long-term. #disruption

What Are Stablecoins?

What Are Stablecoins?

Stablecoins - assets pegged to other forms of currency like the U.S. dollar or gold - is a #cryptocurrency with less volatility. According to #StableReport, 120 new projects are live or in development. CBInsight.com also reports on the latest trend: https://www.cbinsights.com/rese…/report/what-are-stablecoins. The vision is clear and companies are racing to realize the potential.

Beyond Meat files for IPO as vegan food industry matures

Beyond Meat files for IPO as vegan food industry matures

Have you tried the #BeyondMeat burger? It's going public. Other leading vegan brands that have shown impressive VC funding are #ImpossibleFoods#Hippeas#RippleFoods#Mooala & #CalifiaFarms via PitchBook #IPO #venturecapital #vegan

The Future of AI and Blockchain

The Future of AI and Blockchain

Having an integrated business model drives #innovation according to survey results from the EmTech #MIT conference.
"Create a culture that supports innovation in which every employee, from the top leadership to the functional, divisional and front line staff, is passionate, spirited, and driven towards finding better and more innovative ways to serve customers." Corporate Innovation in the Fifth Era

Cyber Monday on track for U.S. online shopping record

Cyber Monday on track for U.S. online shopping record

#CyberMonday, set to be the biggest shopping day of the year, is a true test of e-commerce operations. It also uncovers opportunities. With people's inboxes overflowing with promotional emails and rigorous comparison shopping, many companies are lagging in technology to improve the user experience.