Banks today have many modern tools and technologies at their disposal that allow them to create a superior user experience for their customers and become their main mobile app. However, many banks are not yet harnessing the full potential of new technologies to keep users active and motivated to use the banking app more often. If you want to retain active and loyal customers, there's no better way than to offer them personalised and modern banking services that are accessible anytime, anywhere.
I’m Ondřej Machač, a FinTech enthusiast with a passion for pushing the boundaries of financial technology. I currently manage over 15 bank accounts across the EU, constantly testing them to stay on top of the latest trends in banking and fintech. I regularly share my insights in Fintree, the largest FinTech magazine in the Czech Republic, which I founded. Additionally, I work at Roger, one of the largest Czech fintech companies, which closely collaborates with banks.
Recently, Simon Koci, the Head of International Partnerships at Tapix by Dateio, was featured in a report, where he discusses his views on the future of fintech. In this article, we highlighted the findings of a recent survey of 100 fintech product specialists and provided insights into latest banking product trends.
The topic of global warming, long-term sustainability and overall respect for planet Earth has been discussed for decades, across human activities and industries. Today, there is little doubt that climate change poses a real and significant political and economic risk to humanity.
Sustainability is becoming an increasingly key issue in digital banking, both from the perspective of consumers and from the standpoint of banks reflecting their interests as well as their ESG strategy. The interest also reflects a growing awareness of the climate change we are facing. In this article, we take a detailed look at why green direction and green thinking in banks and their banking applications are coming to the foreground now. We will reflect on the main differences between truly sustainable banking and greenwashing. We will also look at current initiatives that are working in the market to promote sustainability in banking.
The market for digital lending from non-bank lenders and fintech firms is becoming increasingly popular among consumers. It is a modern and innovative form of financing that provides a faster and more accessible alternative to traditional methods. The long queues at bank branches have come to an end. Customers want a loan in a few clicks and they want a card full of benefits to go with it. The BNPL trend with players like Klarna, Zip and Twisto shows this.