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We did research on future trends in the financial industry and hopefully a year from now these trends will stay and inspire more improvements in how we deal with money.
But first, let’s recollect the innovations that have emerged in the FinTech industry during the past 12 months.
It’s not hard to see why people aren’t saving more money, but the data on personal savings is still more than a little shocking. While traditional financial wisdom is that we should save 3-6 months’ worth of bills and expenses for an emergency or rainy day, 40% of U.S. adults couldn’t even come up with $400 by the end of today without borrowing or using debt!
"The global banking sector is becoming both more strategically focused and technologically advanced to respond to consumer expectations while trying to defend market share against an increasing array of competitors. A great deal of emphasis is being placed on digitizing core business processes and reassessing organizational structures and internal talent to be better prepared for the future of banking. This transformation illustrates the increasing desire to become a ‘digital bank.'"
"If you’re wondering if we’ll see a financial shake-up in 2019, the answer is yes—at least when it comes to digital transformation. We will see big changes this coming year, especially for the banking giants, many of which have operated with a legacy-era brick-and-mortar mindset for hundreds of years. The truth is, consumers now have so many options when it comes to banking that even the most established financial institutions will need to work to stay relevant if they want to stay ahead. Below are what I consider to be the most significant digital transformation trends in the financial services industry for 2019."
A decade after the global banking crisis 2019 looks like it could be a year of tipping points in the evolution of the industry.
Here are the issues that you should be paying attention to in 2019.
Artificial intelligence (AI) makes it possible for machines to learn from experience, adjust to new inputs and perform human-like tasks. Most AI examples that you hear about today – from chess-playing computers to self-driving cars – rely heavily on deep learning and natural language processing. Using these technologies, computers can be trained to accomplish specific tasks by processing large amounts of data and recognizing patterns in the data.
Also see: Artificial intelligence coverage in Business in Action, 9th Edition, page 3. (Spoiler alert: No other Introduction to Business textbook covers artificial intelligence.)
Building brand awareness and successfully interacting with consumers is a crucial part of doing business today. Customers enjoy and expect a personalized experience, and delivering just that will set you apart from your competition. Here are 11 trends as noted by experts that will shape marketing in 2019.
No one wants to visit a fast-food chain with a grubby dining room and unknown germs lurking in the kitchen.
People across America are skeptical of many fast-food chains' abilities to meet basic standards of cleanliness. So, we asked more than 3,000 people who read our fast-food coverage which chains they believe have the cleanest restaurants.
Made some money mistakes you’re not exactly proud of? Well, you’re not the only one.
Most people usually make and end up regretting these 7 most common financial mistakes. Steer clear of them and save yourself the economic hardships they could cause.
When it comes to money, there’s a ton of terrible advice out there. Even so-called experts can lead us astray sometimes.
Have you been duped? Here are a few examples of the worst money advice advisers, bloggers and other personal finance pros have heard.