Here we go folks. I am about to contradict myself. But maybe not, I can't decide. Maybe you decide. Ok, here goes. Five years ago, I wrote on Finextra that when it comes to social media, a bank should behave like a person, even if they are a bank. See here. At the time, the... Continue Reading →
I am sitting in an airport lounge in Amsterdam airport, drinking a Bloody Mary (much needed) after the 2018 Money 2020. I had a good week. I hung out with the FinTech Family, met some new friends IRL, interviewed two high flyers working on digital and cultural transformation at HSBC and did an old school... Continue Reading →
Traditional banks and upstart challengers alike are pushing innovations to create the bank of the future. What might such a bank look like? https://www.gfmag.com/magazine/june-2018/bank-future JUNE 01, 2018 Author: ANITA HAWSER QIB headquarters From the creation of the first banks during the Middle Ages through the late 20th century, the greatest virtues in finance included stability, security, wealth... Continue Reading →
I was honored to be invited to sit down with the awesome Julia Streets for her Divercity podcast a few weeks ago. She let me rabbit on and on (which you all know is my favourite thing). "Nine white guys at an event talking about blockchain does not make the industry any better." Please all... Continue Reading →
A few years ago I sat in the back of a Black Cab in London. The driver was listening to a talk radio station. I was on my phone (I hate talking in cars - trust me, I am not being rude, it makes me a little nauseous). At a stop light the driver held... Continue Reading →
My dad was a history teacher. He retired a few years ago, but for almost 40 years my dad taught middle school history and social studies in the public school system in the neighboring town where I grew up in the US. He used to run 'The Civil War Club' at the school. Not sure... Continue Reading →
FinTech Insiders After Dark shows are always exciting and this one’s no different. In front of an amazing audience the panel kicks things off with Paypal’s new movements. M-Pesa wallet goes online thanks to a collaboration between Paypal and Safaricom. Meanwhile over in the USA, Paypal is making moves towards more traditional banking in a... Continue Reading →
We are all told that what defines FinTech and InsurTech and any other @tech that we associate with financial services is its focus on the customer. Banks do financial technology. New entrants do FinTech - because everything is created with the customer experience and journey in mind. So, for the sake of research and validation,... Continue Reading →
The rise of the digital economy and emerging FinTech entrants to the UK market has has focused a spotlight on talent - mainly, how to attract and retain the right people, with the necessary digital skills to help build and grow the FinTech industry in Great Britain. Issues around Brexit, diversity and inclusion as well... Continue Reading →
I have had a difficult few weeks. Basically wondering what has been the point of my 24 year career strolling and mirandering through the twisted highways of global FinTech. I started paying more attention to those who bring toxicity into your life. The people who call you and get you to drag yourself onto a... Continue Reading →
Girl, Disrupted 