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How finance leaders are accelerating their focus on data

How can finance leaders leverage analytics and cloud systems to improve their business functions? Our workforce today is experiencing significant change. Technology and the rise of automotive products are transforming how processes are done and how senior leaders manage their business, particularly in the case of CFOs. In the last year, digital technology has accelerated […]

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Highlighting the power of data to drive innovation in the finance industry

Unleashing the power of new data cloud solutions requires a smarter approach towards BI. For those operating in the financial services industry, Snowflake has become an established leader. The cloud-data platform is already used by approximately 6 out of 10 of the financial industry Fortune 500 companies. Now the business is looking to introduce a […]

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COP26: How data and technology can facilitate climate action

For the first time, finance is a vital part of the COP26 climate summit, highlighting the role finance plays in supporting the economy towards net zero. Finextra, an attendee of COP6, listened to the ‘Green Horizon Summit’ by the Green Finance Institute, a daily insight running throughout the conference. Expert industry speakers from technology, climate […]

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How big data can transform your business

Big data has been a trending term for some years and represents a significant potential that many businesses are only starting to appreciate. Years ago, most big data came from a range of sources such as CRMs, billing and browsing activity. Today, data science is more dependent on external data sources, generating information that could […]

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How the pandemic has shown us the true power of data

The pandemic has increased the focus on the importance of data analytics in measuring risk, encouraging businesses to invest more in training and upskilling their employees. We are in a time where information is critical. Data is generated faster than ever before, and more specifically, data analytics enables businesses to maintain pace with technological advancements […]

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How AI is transforming the power of data in finance

AI can leverage a bank’s biggest asset: its data. This can provide traditional finance businesses with a new source of potential income. It’s clear today and technology matters in the finance industry. The new emerging fintech displays the power of integrating technology with finance. It’s understood that some of the leading businesses such as Monzo […]

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Disruption in finance present multiple opportunities for hiring

The demand for skilled leaders in finance has only intensified further since the pandemic. Businesses are seeking more diverse opportunities and require talent with the knowledge and insight of digital transformation. Being capable of integrating remote workers has become a top priority for senior recruitment leaders. The concept of today’s finance leader has shifted considerably […]

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The impact of Data Analytics on the fintech market

As finance businesses continue to evolve their services and offerings, a new approach towards data and analytics is needed to meet rising demands. Big data and analytics are important elements of today’s finance industry and go in collaboration with the challenge in improving the capabilities of data management for finance businesses. The key question is […]

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New industry standard to enhance financial data sharing in the cloud

The finance industry is actively looking to harness the insights from several data sources but existing limitations within their IT infrastructure. A new industry standard intends to make it easier for financial services businesses to manage data in the cloud, opening the potential to a surge of new service and product development. Cloud services facilitate […]

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Assessing the Importance of AI and Data Analytics in Finance

Customer-focused and inclusivity remain challenges for the finance industry. AI-powered analytics can support businesses in differentiating themselves and enable them to create a competitive edge through delivering personalised experiences for their customers. Such technologies like AI enable businesses to create a strategic focus and implement analytics as a valued business measure. The analytics and business […]

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Embracing big data and predictive analytics to keep a competitive edge

Recent research by Deloitte suggests that CFOs should be taking the lead in leveraging corporate data not only for their own decision-making but also to strengthen their impact beyond their core finance functions. This means CFOs can apply big data not only for financial plans such as budgeting and forecasting but also to increase their […]

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Attracting the best fintech talent with the Global Open Finance Challenge

The launch of the Global Open Finance Challenge has caught the attention of the fintech market. In a recent conversation with Finextra, NatWest Group highlighted the reasons behind introducing the initiative and the inclusive incentives being used to attract the best teams. CIBC, Itaú Unibanco, National Australia Bank and NatWest Group have partnered to host […]

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