Disruption is everywhere in today’s financial services industry. Traditionally, banks and insurance firms have only been challenged from within the sector, by other similar firms. Read more
Nordic FS Perspectives insights
Jonathan Thun,
Espen Marinius Hansen
With rising interest in cryptocurrencies and declining usage of cash, central banks are intensely investigating a new means of payment: central bank digital currency (CBDC). Read more
Technology has always driven change, but never has the pace of technological advancement been as high. We sat down with Albert Welgraven to hear his view of how technology is impacting financial services. Read more
We invited Jørgen Stråtveit and Frederik Rønn, to talk about how the Nets will unlock new commercial opportunities through UNI and what others in financial services can learn from the project. Read more
Knut Erlend Vik
The digital world is increasing competition and customer expectations in the banking sector, creating a growing need for all banks, both new and old, to differentiate themselves in innovative ways. But that will be impossible without the right... Read more
We met with Randi Marjamaa to reflect on a very challenging 2020 and discuss the way forward for the financial services industry and Nordea in particular. Read more
Lan-Ling Fredell
Survey indicates that loyalty isn’t the main driver when choosing a bank – customers are looking for the best bank to provide the service they want. So, are banks starting to lose control of their customers? Read more
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has created a lot of hype in recent years as its growing ability raises the question: will machines empower humans or make us redundant? Read more
