IN JUNE 2007 a banker, or anyone else with $499 to spare, could try a novel distraction from work: Apple’s first iPhone had just gone on sale. In October 2008, after Lehman’s fall, another technological innovation was more quietly unveiled. A paper published online under the name of Satoshi Nakamoto described and advocated a form
Today, Intuit Inc.(NASDAQ: INTU), the global financial technology platform that makes TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, unveiled new data that reveals how accountants are embracing the power of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to help propel their business growth and better serve their clients. The Intuit QuickBooks Accountant Technology Survey, which collected responses from 2,000 accountants in the U.S., also explores
A few weeks ago, at our Advantage conference in Las Vegas, I was asked to lead a session on the technology-driven expansion of the CFO role over the past few decades. I was honored to team up with someone who’s followed this trend closely – Jack Sweeney, the executive producer of the CFO Thought Leader Podcast.
An essential component of market evolution comes from technological innovation that enhances the ability to execute ideas at multiple levels. Examples of these innovations include the depth of analysis one can do with today's computing power, the data available through multiple platforms, the geographic and thematic offerings in today's market, and the information channels available
Over the past decade, the financial industry has undergone a significant transformation, driven by the rise of financial technology (fintech) and the concept of open finance. Fintech refers to the use of technology to improve and innovate financial services. Accessing services like mobile banking, payment, lending, budgeting and investing via mobile devices has exploded over
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank today sparked fears of a contagion in the tech industry with mass layoffs predicted by experts if start-up firms fail to make payroll. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) seized SVB's assets today after depositors - mostly tech workers and start-up firms - triggered a run on the bank following
Crypto assets have been more of a disappointment than a revolution for many users, and global bodies like the IMF and the Financial Stability Board urge tighter regulation. Some of the rapidly evolving technology behind crypto, however, may ultimately hold greater promise. The private sector keeps innovating and customizing financial services. But the public sector
As the crypto winter continues, with the price of Bitcoin recently dropping below $20,000 and Ethereum sliding under $1,500, we are going to look at the current state of the U.S. monetary system and how the rise of Fintech could revolutionize not only the way we transact but even the way we think of money.
Financial technologies (fintech) and regulatory technologies (regtech) are beginning to see more use across the board, according to a recent survey from Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence (TRRI). However, with their increased growth comes more attention from regulators — and if the experiences of large banks are any indication, financial industry institutions of all types and
New digital technologies like Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Block Chain, Distributed Ledger Technology, Machine Learning, etc., are enabling rapid technological change for banks and financial institutions around the world. Fintech is one such dynamic industry that is expanding more quickly and has great promise for improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness in retail payment services, financial inclusion,
