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How fintech is enhancing data access for finance businesses

Data has become the new currency in today’s financial landscape, and the fintech industry is leading the way by leveraging technology to tackle challenges and deliver better financial solutions. Financial businesses are competing to transform their activities, and with the existing economic conditions, customers are demanding far more services and solutions, with increasing availability of […]

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Securing Data Privacy Compliance When Applying AI in Finance

Operational efficiency is a priority for corporate leaders, with AI gaining accelerated traction across industries. While AI has shown multiple benefits and shown significant results, those in regulated industries like finance, are raising specific questions concerning security, data validity and general ethics surrounding AI, especially regarding data privacy. Whether a finance-focused business is applying AI […]

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Digital transformation in banking: Exploring the Future of Finance

Digital technology has transformed the finance industry by enhancing the customer experience, improving operational efficiency and reducing overall costs. AI, big data analytics and automation are top trends reshaping the finance industry. There are challenges, however, including regulatory compliance, outdated tech systems, security, the demand for talent and the potential risk of losing connection with […]

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Key actions CFOs can take to build and nurture a finance team for the future

Finance leaders envision a future for the industry that is digital, scalable and data-focused. CFOs must reshape the digital aspect to be capable of attracting and retaining the next wave of talent in finance. Planning for AI CFOs have bold plans to enable the future vision of autonomous finance, An AI-driven finance service that delivers […]

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Driving digital transformation in finance requires getting the data right

Applying data skills and governance for leaders and employees is critical for CFOs to make progress with digital transformation plans. With the rising speculation around AI and other technologies, digital transformation remains a priority for CFOs. To make real progress on their digital plans they must position data governance and skills at the top. Industry […]

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UK open finance at a critical point in defining future

According to a new report by the independent group Coalition for a Digital Economy (Coadec), the UK open banking industry has reached a crossroads and suppliers require more certainty about its future path.  Nearly 5,000 people are working in the UK open banking and the industry raised over £880 million last year, so a lack […]

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CFA Institute launches investment industry big data and AI guide

The CFA Institute, a global association of investment professionals, has introduced a guide for AI and Big Data services in investments, published by the CFA Institute Research Foundation. The guide details how asset managers use AI and big data technologies to streamline the investment process and enhance investments and business performance. With contributions from data […]

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Women in Finance report highlights progress in female leadership

The latest Women in Finance report highlights how the finance industry is making positive changes toward increasing female representation in senior leadership roles in finance. The report suggests that the average representation of women in senior roles increased to 35% in 20222 and that nearly three-quarters of signatories increased the number of women in senior […]

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Data fabric can create considerable value for CFOs

Many businesses today struggle to maintain pace with the demand for harnessing data for decision-making. A mix of legacy systems, lack of digital skills, underinvestment and mounting unstructured data are some of the main reasons which have left many organisations feeling quite limited in their ability to use data effectively. Data challenges impact various teams, […]

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How women are making a difference in the data industry

With the next industrial revolution progressing, a considerable amount of new data is being created, stored and analysed daily. This information massively impacts our economy, workforce, culture and society. Our experiences, whether it be individually or collectively, are significantly influenced by data.  We collectively create data, but as it stands, women account for only 26% […]

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The challenges and benefits of transitioning finance to the cloud

Shifting finance to the cloud can create a range of benefits for businesses, but there are also potential challenges to overcome. CFOs interested in moving the finance aspect to the cloud should consider the benefits the move can bring, as well as the potential challenges. Cloud migration of software can reduce maintenance costs and enable […]

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Report highlights the need for more data skills in the finance industry

UK financial services businesses are believed to need more data skills to succeed in a progressive digital landscape. The lack of data-specific skills for business strategies is hindering UK finance companies’ plans to meet customer demands for more personalised services. Recent studies by data and analytics business Cynozure suggest there is an overall lack of […]

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