FOREWORD
Welcome to the August edition of FinTech magazine . It takes a tremendous amount of time , dedication and effort for a company to perform at the top of its game in the financial services world ; it ’ s a distinction that only a handful achieve , yet there are some capable of taking it a step even further and actually reinventing an aspect of the industry .
Conor Fennelly , Founder and CEO of LEVERIS , spoke with us and explained how his company accomplished just that : a reimagining of the banking experience through technology . A highly experienced tech entrepreneur whose resume includes a 20-year stint in Silicon Valley , Fennelly ‘ s background reflects a long-term focus on innovation and deep insight into how to run a high-growth startup . Reflecting on LEVERIS ’ mission to correct problems in the banking sector , he says , “ it ’ s not so much a case of banks failing their customers , but more a case of technology failing banks . The systemic problems facing banks can be addressed almost entirely via technology .”
In addition , we also got to speak with other tech innovators around the world , including Absa Group and Atom Bank .
Elsewhere in the issue , our editorial team explored some of the most influential trends affecting FinTech today : AI , the importance of a digitally-focused workplace culture , the use of virtual reality ( VR ) and augmented reality ( AR ) in payments and look inside the RegTech revolution .
For our Top 10 this month we pay tribute to some of the most influential women in global FinTech . With a range of backgrounds , career experience and industry focuses , they are a reminder that success in this fascinating industry takes many forms .
Enjoy the issue .
Will Girling
william . girling @ bizclikmedia . com
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