Tech in Banking 2020: The Race to Digital Adoption - July 2, 2020
Date: July 2, 2020
Duration: 1 Hour
Location: On-Demand
The COVID-19 outbreak has intensified pressure on banks around the world to accelerate their digitization strategies. In Europe, banks are racing to upgrade their tech infrastructure and digital products to service clients quickly and effectively during the pandemic. What does this mean in terms of permanent changes to how banking is done across the region?
Join us as we explore the relationship between fintechs and banks, friends or foes, and how disruptive technologies are shaping the competitive landscape of the future.
Discussion topics will include:
Disruptive technologies – what are the technologies enabling banks to drive cost efficiency and productivity?
Partnerships, M&A and R&D – how are banks developing technology in-house, engaging third parties or buying up small fintechs?
The SME client relationship – how are banks using innovation and disruptive technology to service their SME client base, a segment that has come under particular duress during the pandemic?
Cultural transformation – how are large, process-driven organizations learning to transform themselves and adapt a more innovative culture?
Speakers
Sophia Furber Reporter – Banking News, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Sophia Furber is a journalist with S&P Global Market Intelligence, where she leads EMEA fintech and banking tech reporting.
Salman Khan - Head of Commercial Bank Product, EMEA, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Salman Khan heads the Commercial Banking Product Segment for EMEA.
Simon Taylor Co-Founder and Blockchain Practice Lead, 11:FS
Simon Taylor is the Co-Founder and Blockchain Practice Lead at 11:FS.
Dr. Ruth Wandhofer - Global Fintech 50 Influencer, Partner Gauss Ventures, Co-Founder & Partner Sinonyx, I-NED Permanent TSB, Digital Identity Net, Adviser ETPPA
Ruth Wandhöfer is an expert in the field of banking, regulatory and innovation matters.