Analytics in Banking

This is for discussion and sharing of views on trends, practices and views in analytics in banking and financial industry

Sushama Divekar Consultant - Retail Banking, Analytics & Insights at Not Applicable

Chief Data Literacy Officer (CDLO) – the new champion in the data world

The Chief Data Literacy Officer is not yet a role in the Data Management organization but must be – very soon. While the role of the Chief Data Officer has not completely been recognized or manned in many cases, and may not have matured as of now, is the need for a new entry into the C-suite world truly warranted? Well, the response to this is an e...

17 August 2023 /retail /wholesale

Sushama Divekar Consultant - Retail Banking, Analytics & Insights at Not Applicable

Data as a Product – the foundational pillar for the new-gen Data Mesh Architecture

In our previous article, Beyond the monolithic era- Data as a Product (https://www.finextra.com/blogposting/23986/beyond-the-monolithic-era--data-as-a-product) we had touched upon the new concept, Data as a product which is the way forward for organisations to manage data and move towards a data mesh architecture. This article elaborates this new...

30 June 2023 /retail /wholesale

Retired Member 

From Black Swans to Brighter Futures: FIs Ride with Data/AI & Cloud to take control of Risks &am

Black Swan events happen rarely, BUT it gives a tremendous opportunity to reinvent to create brighter futures – only if the business is proactive to handle. One way FIs can prepare is by digitaltransformation leveraging AI, Machine Learning, and Cloud to mitigate risk and address regulatory requirements while enhancing decision-making capabilitie

02 May 2023 /regulation /predictions

Retired Member 

Into the Matrix - AI to rescue banks?

AI is skyrocketing (again) while the panic is all around in the Financial Services Industry God knows what the next economic storm is going to be; along with the rise of digital banking, and the increasing complexity of financial transactions, the banks are struggling to keep up with the pace so it won’t go belly up. The question in thought lea

28 March 2023 /regulation /predictions

Sushama Divekar Consultant - Retail Banking, Analytics & Insights at Not Applicable

ChatGPT – the new disruptor in the Data and Analytics space

Everyone is talking about ChatGPT. And many are using it too. This new, AI powered tool was launched by OpenAI and it has created a stir across industries and people from all walks of life. The tool can provide well-articulated responses to queries, write codes, and deliver results to most queries, even those related to a process flow, data model ...

21 February 2023

Zandra Moore Chief Executive Officer at Panintelligence

5 Best Practices for Better Fintech BI Reports

In the fight to remain competitive, Business Intelligence (BI) is crucial for fintechs. Why? To name just a handful of examples; the actionable insight derived from BI analysis enables fintechs to better understand customers’ needs, detect suspicious activity (including cybersecurity issues), identify ways to increase margins, and supports more pe...

29 November 2022 /cloud

Helen Walters CMO at Distinction

How can fintechs continue to deliver personalised experiences once cookies are gone forever?

Fintechs rely on data and testing to build standout customer experiences that disrupt the market by challenging the status quo. But with the impending removal of cookies, how can they mitigate the risk of losing valuable data insights? Google has officially released their timeline for the complete removal of third-party cookies in their Chrome brow...

28 November 2022 /regulation /retail

Zandra Moore Chief Executive Officer at Panintelligence

Why every Fintech should think about data from the beginning

Fintech is a lucrative sector right now, and it’s expected to grow to $31.5 trillion by 2026. No wonder startups want to get in on the action. However, it’s also one of the most challenging niches to get into. Endless regulations, competitive markets, risky new technologies, and economic challenges are just some of the things that can derail even ...

21 November 2022 /cloud

Sergio Barbosa CIO of Global Kinetic, and CEO of FutureBank. at Global Kinetic and FutureBank

Unlocking the power of hyper-personalisation to build more relevant banks

Real-time data and AI have made it possible to deliver curated content, services and products designed for individual customers, but many banks are unable or unwilling to embrace the opportunity offered by hyper-personalisation. There is no doubt that hyper-personalisation is effective. A Deloitte report on the topic points out that Amazon and Net...

09 September 2022 /payments /sustainable

Sushama Divekar Consultant - Retail Banking, Analytics & Insights at Not Applicable

The Interrelationship between Data Governance and Data Quality

Introduction Data is the new buzzword. And Data Quality is on every conversation chart of organizations who are struggling with a humongous amount of data and are at a loss on how to manage it. While organizations generate and have access to tons of data, both internally and externally, few have truly managed to understand how to leverage the data ...

05 September 2022