Things recently read, seen and heard at Qorus - Edition #45
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Qorus Exclusive Content
How intelligent automation can accelerate digital transformation and ROI
Banks successfully using automation outperform their peers by 300% but, on average, 1-2% of bank tasks are automated today. The most pioneering of banks have automated 9% of their work. A brand new report by Qorus and UiPath. Read the full study here.
Mobility first for bankers and insurers
Mobility has become a priority for Qorus members whether they are bankers or insurers. That's why Qorus dedicates different events and contents to this topic. The next step: the launch of a dedicated community in partnership with CVA. Read the full article here.
The best of SME banking in Milan at the Reinvent Forum
This year Reinvent Forum is getting bigger with the SME Banking awards and the SME Banking Community open meetup. Read the full article here.
Banking Innovation of the Month: Switcho by Intesa Sanpaolo
Qorus-Accenture’s Banking Innovation of the Month award for May goes to Switcho, a free in-app service enabling customers to compare, change and optimize utility bills with ease through a 100% digital journey. Read the full article here.
ESG data strategy: Emerging initiatives and lessons learned from the leading institutions
Addressing ESG & sustainability objectives and building a sustainable financial system requires a solid ESG information architecture based on high-quality, reliable and comparable data. A wrapup article of the ‘ESG Data Strategies’ webinar by Peter Plochan, Senior Community Advisor at Qorus. Read the full article here.
OWNR: Developing the rent-to-own market in Germany
Nils T. Kohle is the Founder and Director of OWNR, a German proptech startup specialized in real estate leasing. We spoke with him about the development of this practice of leasing with an option to purchase, which could well compete in the long term with the traditional real estate loan. Watch the full interview here.
Sezame: Developing the rent-to-own market in France
Clara Tairraz is the Co-Founder and CMO of Sezame, a French proptech startup specialized in real estate leasing. We spoke with her about the development of this practice of leasing with an option to purchase, which could well compete in the long term with the traditional real estate loan. Watch the full interview here.
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NewTech Friday – Servichain: Securely exchanging cyptocurrencies
Niamkey Kouame is CEO and Founder of Servichain. He tells Qorus about CAURIS, a mobile wallet that uses blockchain to exchange and secure cryptocurrencies, with the aim of empowering the underbanked population. Read the full article here.
Digital innovation in Europe: Playing catch-up
To provide some guidance, we spoke with Prof. Philip Meissner, founder and director of the European Center for Digital Competitiveness at ESCP in Berlin, who outlined several policy recommendations for governments to invigorate digital industries, alongside actionable insights for business leaders looking to bolster their digital capabilities. Read the full article here.
Industry Curated News
ADIB becomes the first UAE bank to provide instant and secure account opening for SMEs via deploying Emirates Face Recognition (EFR) technology. Learn more here.
KIB - the first bank to launch next generation biometric cards from Zwipe to Visa Infinite clients. Learn more here.
CIMB delivers most comprehensive suite of EV financial solutions in the market to drive EV adoption. Learn more here.
ASB offers discounted lending to support businesses’ social and environmental sustainability efforts. Learn more here.
TD teams up with Uber to deliver valuable perks to cardholders, while saving on rides, meals and more. Learn more here.
Fifth Third acquires embedded payments platform Rize Money. Learn more here.
AXA extends strategic partnership with Klook to launch "Klook Rental Car Protection". Learn more here.
Crypto-assets in Luxembourg: Persistence amidst headwinds. Learn more here.
Fabrick acquires Judopay to boost payment orchestration in the UK. Learn more here.
CPIC: Focusing on the health industry and building a new ecosystem of insurance + health. Learn more here.
Digital-first travel insurtech, Faye, lands $10M in series A funding. Learn more here.
FWD Group and JA Asia Pacific expand financial literacy programme to seven markets in Asia. Learn more here.