Banking and FinanceMagazineMay-June 2019Open banking is a gold mine for financial firmsBharath KumarMay 15, 2019December 9, 2019 by Bharath KumarMay 15, 2019December 9, 2019 A Forrester study says 99% of financial firms expect to benefit from adopting the technology—mainly because of its impact on customer relationships... Read more
IdeasMagazineMay-June 2019Why it’s too early to say that the UK’ s MLR 2017 is failingBharath KumarMay 15, 2019December 9, 2019 by Bharath KumarMay 15, 2019December 9, 2019 For the law to fully protect the existing financial system from money laundering, the UK needs a far more risk-based approach... Read more
Banking and FinanceMagazineMay-June 2019What’s next after Bahamas decides to create a digital fiat currency?Bharath KumarMay 15, 2019December 9, 2019 by Bharath KumarMay 15, 2019December 9, 2019 Project Sand Dollar is a landmark initiative by the Bahamas to modernise its cash economy and to fight organised financial crime... Read more
InterviewMagazineMay-June 2019Constant innovation in solutions and technologies helps Kaspersky survive upheavalsBharath KumarMay 14, 2019December 9, 2019 by Bharath KumarMay 14, 2019December 9, 2019 The Russian cybersecurity firm says organisations should shift their focus from cybersecurity to ‘cyber immunity’, to overcome evolving threats... Read more
GlobalMagazineMay-June 2019Why understanding the full scope of conversational banking is so importantBharath KumarMay 14, 2019December 9, 2019 by Bharath KumarMay 14, 2019December 9, 2019 Banks need a paradigm shift in their communications strategies to converse with digital customers... Read more
Banking and FinanceMagazineMay-June 2019Apple Card: Does the company really want to compete with banks?Bharath KumarMay 14, 2019December 9, 2019 by Bharath KumarMay 14, 2019December 9, 2019 While some experts see Apple’s new product as a ‘conscious decision’ to compete with banks, others think it is an effort to add users on Apple Pay... Read more
coverstoryMagazineMay-June 2019Why Islamic banking is growing faster than conventional banking in Oman?Bharath KumarMay 14, 2019December 9, 2019 by Bharath KumarMay 14, 2019December 9, 2019 While the Sultanate’s late adoption Islamic banking helped it to learn from others, it also had three key advantages... Read more
IdeasMagazineMarch-April 20195 Tips for Fintechs in 2019Bharath KumarApril 18, 2019December 11, 2019 by Bharath KumarApril 18, 2019December 11, 2019 The tips pronounce the companies need to stay focused on their long-term global vision and continue to move ahead of the learning curve.... Read more
IdeasMagazineMarch-April 2019When brands work in harmony with retailers?Bharath KumarApril 18, 2019December 11, 2019 by Bharath KumarApril 18, 2019December 11, 2019 The ongoing battle between the two is apparently futile—because they share a common goal: customer retention. This means, them working closely might surface greater co-marketing opportunities.... Read more
BusinessMagazineMarch-April 2019Let your Business strive to become an integral part of the community—and grow sustainablyBharath KumarApril 18, 2019December 11, 2019 by Bharath KumarApril 18, 2019December 11, 2019 Global industry expert and CEO of English Tea Shop Suranga Herath is in the pursuit of a trending ideology in new-age business.... Read more