Part 1: An Overview of Fintech |
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Chapter 1 Fintech and the Disruption of Financial Services |
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The Ecosystem of Financial Services Intermediaries |
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Basic Skills of the Fintech Revolution |
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The Evolution of Financial Services Activities |
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Investment and Risk Management Decisions |
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The Journey of Evolution for Financial Services Organizations |
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Chapter 2 Fintech in the Context of the Digital Economy |
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The 10 Stacks of a Digital Economy |
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#1 Trusted Digital Identity |
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#3 Customer Consent Architecture |
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#4 Public Infrastructure for the Digital Economy |
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#5 Data Residency Policies |
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#8 Digital Literacy, Talent and Entrepreneur Growth |
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#9 Policy Making by Experimentation and Empirical Data |
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The Impact of Policymaking on the Journey of Fintech |
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Challenges in the Fintech Journey |
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Implementation of New Technology to Develop New Products and Services |
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Deployment of New Products and Services within the Physical Ecosystem |
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Speed of Adoption and Consumption of Fintech-based Products and Services |
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Chapter 3 The Landscape of Fintech |
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Why Is the World Interested in Fintech Now? |
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Banks Are Driving a "Technology-First" Agenda |
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The Move Toward Greater Digitalization and Ecosystem Platforms |
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Part 2: Enablers of a Digital Economy |
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Chapter 4 Digital Identity |
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Why We Need Digital Identities |
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Components of Digital Identity |
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The Market for Personal Digital Identity Management |
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Problems Solved by Digital Identity |
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Enhanced Efficiency and Reduced Risk |
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Power Complete Digitization |
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The Impact of Digital Identity on Business Models |
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Issues Concerning Digital Identity Management |
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A Digital Identity Application Use Case: Aadhaar |
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Why Was Aadhaar Conceived? |
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Aadhaar-based Authentication |
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The Role of Technology in the Authentication Process |
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The Issues and Concerns Regarding Aadhaar |
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How Successful Has Aadhaar Been? |
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Chapter 5 The Importance of Cloud Computing |
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The Cloud and Data Science |
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The DevOps Maturity Model |
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Chapter 6 Data Science and Big Data |
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Applications of Data Science and Big Data |
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Machine Learning vs. Artificial Intelligence |
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Data Science and Big Data in Industry Practice |
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Step 1-Defining the Problem |
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Big Data Technology Stack |
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Challenges and Lessons from Data Science Projects |
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Chapter 7 Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology 2.0 |
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Emerging from the Shadows of the Internet |
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Blockchain Technology Architecture |
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Private vs Public Blockchains-A Closer Look |
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Private Blockchain Technology-What Is Next? |
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The Way Forward with Blockchains |
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Chapter 8 Use Cases of Blockchain Technology in Financial Services |
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What Is Currently at Stake? |
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Application of Blockchain Technology |
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Use Case: Workflow Tracking and Supply Chain Management |
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Application of Blockchain Technology |
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Use Case: KYC (Know Your Customer) Process |
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Application of Blockchain Technology |
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Use Case: Tokenization of Investment, Consumption and Physical Assets |
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Application of Blockchain Technology |
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Use Case: Exchanges and Post-trade Settlement |
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Application of Blockchain Technology |
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Use Case: Parametric Insurance |
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Application of Blockchain Technology |
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Traditional Financial Assets vs. Cryptoassets |
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Evolution of Cryptoassets |
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Real World Assets on the Blockchain |
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Initial Coin Offerings (ICO): A New Way of Fundraising? |
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Drawbacks of Cryptoassets: "Blockchain, not Bitcoin" |
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Why Are Tokens Necessary? |
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Possibilities of Tokenization |
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The Cryptoasset Ecosystem |
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Case Study: QCP Capital and Trading Cryptoassets |
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Chapter 10 Open Banking: Digital Payments Systems |
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Open Banking Regulation and Adoption |
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Essentials for Operating in the Open Banking Space |
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Compliance and Competitive Threats |
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Open Banking Adoption Challenges |
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Leveraging the Open Banking/Digital Payments Opportunity |
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Collaboration and Aggregation |
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Digital Payments for the Digital Customer |
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New Technologies Positively Impact Customers |
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Changes to the Payments Landscape |
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Chapter 11 Theories of Artificial Intelligence and : Machine Learning |
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Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) |
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Fuzzy Logic Systems (FLS) |
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Natural Language Processing (NLP) |
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Reinforcement Learning (RL) |
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AI in Financial Services: Present and Future Applications |
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Loan/Insurance Underwriting |
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Chapter 12 A Practical Approach to Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
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Are AI and Machine Learning the Same Thing? |
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Machine Learning Covers a Lot |
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Neural Networks Are a Special Type of Machine Learning |
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Should We Always Use Neural Networks? |
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Reasons Not to Use Neural Networks Every Time |
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The Simple Alternatives to Neural Networks |
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Linear Is Straightforward |
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Frameworks to Focus on Solutions |
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Creating Your First ML Solution |
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How Software Is Currently Created |
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How (Simple) Machine Learning Can Help You Create Better Software |
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Teach Logic to Your Software |
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Automation of Machine Learning Itself |
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Part 3: Fintech Innovations and Disruptions |
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Chapter 13 Disruption in Asset Servicing |
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The Asset Management Sector Is Ripe for Disruption |
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Robotic Process Automation (RPA) |
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Preparing for the Wave of Disruption |
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Chapter 14 Disruption in the Capital Markets |
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Chapter 15 Disruption in Investment Management |
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The Transition Toward Outcome-Oriented Absolute Return Products |
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Transition Toward Allocation as the Central Investment Problem |
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Implementation of Multiple Concurrent Allocation Investment Processes |
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Diversity in Allocation Investment Processes |
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Change in the Asset Owner Portfolio Structure |
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Change in the Asset Owner Portfolio Process |
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Redefinition of the Concept of Asset Class Risk Premium |
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The Transition to an Exposure-based Framework |
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Creation of Large Number of Indices as Passive Product Benchmarks |
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Redefinition of Risk Measures to Include Intra-horizon Risk |
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Asset Management Distribution to Change from Product-centric to Client-centric |
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Incorporation of Technology in the Investment Model |
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Implications of the New Investment Model |
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Chapter 16 Alternative Data in Portfolio Management |
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A Paradigm Shift in Active Investing |
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The History: 30 Years of Quantitative Investing |
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The Future of Active Investing-Big Data Evolution |
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Using Satellite Imagery Data in Sales Forecasting |
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An Example: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) |
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Natural Language Processing and Management Presentation |
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Readability Index and Language Complexity |
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Sentiment or Tone Analysis Based on Lexicons |
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Chapter 17 Online Marketplace Lending |
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Requirements for Online Marketplace Lending |
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Machine Learning Platform |
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Case Study: Applying Machine Learning to Online Marketplace Lending |
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Business Case and Data Model |
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Comparison of US and Chinese Online Marketplace Lending |
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Chapter 18 Lending and Crowdfunding |
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Crowdfunding and Its Entry into Lending |
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Importance of Debt-based Crowdfunding |
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Greater Accuracy and Access |
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Impact across the Globe and in Southeast Asia |
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Digital Crowdfunding Technology |
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Moving Past the Minimum Viable Product into Growth |
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Key Pieces of Technology in a Digital Crowdfunding Firm |
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Applications Developed at Funding Societies/Modalku |
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A Competitive and Evolving Market |
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Evolution in Digital Crowdfunding Technology |
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From Crowdfunding to Digital Financing Everywhere |
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Chapter 19 Robo-Advisory and Multi-Asset Allocation |
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What Is Robo-Advisory About? |
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Pain Points Addressed by Robo-Advisory |
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A Brief History of Robo-Advisory (including B2B vs B2C vs B2B2C) |
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Why Is Robo-Advisory Important? |
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Bringing Significant Changes to the Wealth Management Industry |
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Helping People in Personal Financial Management |
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How Does Robo-Advisory Work? |
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Introduction to Robo-Advisors' Technology |
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Automated Fund Management |
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How Can Robo-Advisors Reduce Costs? |
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How Can Robo-Advisors Improve Quality? |
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Applications: The StashAway Case |
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How Is This Technology Likely to Evolve? |
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Is Robo-Advisory Here to Stay? |
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How Will the Products and Technology Change? |
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Implications for Current Business Models and Processes |
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Impact on Existing Models |
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Options Available for Incumbents |
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How to "Skills Future-proof" the Workforce |
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WealthTech versus Traditional Wealth Management |
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The Changes Taking Place in Asia |
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How Wealth Management Business Models Are Changing |
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The Rise of Bionic Advisory |
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Client Acquisition and Engagement |
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Looking to China: New Ecosystems |
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Looking into the Digital Crystal Ball |
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Chapter 21 RegTech: We are coming out of Fintech! |
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Putting RegTech in Context |
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Ecosystem: Who Are the Stakeholders and Why? |
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FI Applications & Adoption |
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Case Example: Silent Eight |
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The Future: At the Tipping Point of Adoption |
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Chapter 22 Digitalizing the Client Lifecycle and KYC/AML with RegTech |
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What's Wrong with Client Lifecycle Management Today? |
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The Future of CLM Is Digitalization |
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What Does Digitalization Actually Mean? |
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So Where Are We in Tech Evolution? |
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Embracing Disruptive Technologies |
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Five Ways to Apply Disruptive Technology to AML/KYC |
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Robotics Process Automation (RPA) |
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Key Success Factors for Digitalizing Client Lifecycle Management |
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Chapter 23 InsurTech: Using China as an Example |
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Technology Enablers and Applications |
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Artificial Intelligence and Big Data |
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Part 4: The Impact of Fintech |
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Chapter 24 Technology and the Dislocation of the Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industry |
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Chapter 25 Legal Implications of Fintech |
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The Challenge: How and Why to Regulate Fintech |
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The Digital Customer Journey |
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Marketing and Design Considerations |
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Purchasing the Product or Service |
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467 | (1) |
|
Ongoing Customer Relationship |
|
|
467 | (1) |
|
Smart Nations: Collaboration and Competition Between Jurisdictions |
|
|
468 | (3) |
|
|
468 | (1) |
|
|
469 | (2) |
|
|
471 | (1) |
|
|
472 | (3) |
|
Chapter 26 Talent Development and HR Implications for Fintech |
|
|
475 | (14) |
|
Talent Development Infrastructure and Pipeline in Singapore |
|
|
476 | (2) |
|
Developing Fintech Capabilities |
|
|
476 | (1) |
|
Workforce Demand and Supply Gap |
|
|
476 | (1) |
|
International Talent Attraction Targeting Fintech Start-ups and Experts |
|
|
477 | (1) |
|
Talent Development in Institutions of Higher Learning |
|
|
477 | (1) |
|
Talent Development through Trade Associations, Organizations, and Government Agencies |
|
|
478 | (1) |
|
Understanding Fintech Roles, Skills, Sentiments, and Priorities of the Banking and Financial Community |
|
|
478 | (2) |
|
Traditional Technology and Operations Roles versus Emerging Fintech Roles |
|
|
478 | (1) |
|
Contextual Application and Disruptive Innovation Impact: Differential Factors for Fintech Skills in Demand |
|
|
479 | (1) |
|
Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) Future-Enabled Skills |
|
|
480 | (2) |
|
Industry Sentiments and Priorities |
|
|
480 | (2) |
|
An Integrated and Multimodal Approach for Effective Fintech Skills Development |
|
|
482 | (3) |
|
Recognizing and Redefining the Components of a Fintech Skill |
|
|
482 | (1) |
|
Developing Fintech Skills |
|
|
483 | (2) |
|
Human Resources Trends for Fintech Talent in the Near Future |
|
|
485 | (1) |
|
|
486 | (3) |
Index |
|
489 | |