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elcome to the launch edition of FinTech Magazine !
As the finance industry continues to be disrupted by the advent of blockchain and cryptocurrencies , cashless payments and open banking , this new brand aims to bring you the latest insights from top-tier CTOs , CIOs and more .
We explore the digital transformation journeys of leading global businesses and find out how the experts are navigating this exciting new financial landscape .
Our cover star this month is global insurance leader Marsh , which has just released its latest CMT ( communications , media and technology ) study , outlining what the adoption of disruptive technologies like AI and IoT will means for the industry . CMT Practice Leaders Alexander Chao
and Thomas Quigley explain how the risks involved in digital transformation can be successfully navigated .
Meanwhile , we sat down with software solution provider Finastra ’ s Senior Director , Smita Gupta , a powerful woman in fintech who is responsible for the firm ’ s marketing across the APAC region . Gupta discussed Finastra ’ s newly-launched open banking readiness index and how inancial institutions can best prepare for the future .
Be sure to check out our company reports on Santander , Generali , Nationwide , Adyen and more , as well as our top 10 this month examining which fintech startups are the ones to watch in 2019 .
Enjoy the issue ! Olivia Minnock . Olivia . Minnock @ bizclikmedia . com
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