We bet most people working on Information security know the key dimensions for securing an information system. These three pillars (see the image below) remind businesses security goes beyond technology. When having a look at existing information security programmes, one pillar tends to be neglected despite its importance when fighting …
Luxembourg wants to pioneer the green, social and sustainable financial scene. To materialise this ambition, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange launched the Luxembourg Green Exchange a year ago. Green and social bonds account for, at least, 50% of listed green transactions. Read on how Luxembourg is pushing further the boundaries of …
We had the opportunity to exchange ideas about the reality, trends and future of the bank industry some weeks ago, during the Banking Day 2018. We decided to call the event “Banking on the move: embracing new dynamics” because of the ongoing transformation all financial services firms go through. With …
Why is financial literacy increasingly important? With the current world pace, demographic shifts, the rise of technology and an expected resource scarcity, younger generations face a less certain financial future than their grandparents did, and they’ll need to equip themselves for long-term financial security. Some experts attribute the financial crisis …
UX, CX, UI, Service design, product design, you name it: we find hundreds of articles defining them, clarifying their scope or even comparing them. This overwhelming information shows these disciplines are thriving now, however, their principles have been for a while among us. Traveling back in history, Leonardo Da Vinci, …
In an increasingly digital world, businesses need fast and more efficient software. Clients demand real-time services and chatbots, a type of robot, seem to be a viable solution. Likely, our childhood fantasies pictured mighty robots whose sense of justice overcame the often weak human willingness to play by the rules, …
Employee advocacy isn’t a new concept but It has become a recurring conversation subject among HR, Marketing and Communications professionals in different industries. Is it really worth investing in? As in other aspects of our lives, digital technology has done a good job boosting employee advocacy, making it mainstream. While …
Have you ever wondered how big “big data” is? Although practitioners and amateurs go into endless discussions on this regard, they all agree on one relevant aspect: businesses harness the power of big data when it supports decision-making processes. Indeed, humans have used data to answer questions for centuries; what …
In the beginning of 2018, MiFID II entered into force and became a reality for banks, financial intermediaries, distributors, trading venues and manufacturers of financial products. From an EU distribution angle, while AIFMD has changed the placement rules in the EU for AIFs, MiFID II adjusts the distribution dynamics for …
Digital banking can give a boost to bank’s bottom line. When transactions are done on a mobile app instead of in a branch, they can be dramatically cheaper. They can also generate more revenue from clients who manage their money with a smartphone, tablet, or PC. But not all banks …
