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The banking industry is at an inflexion point of transformative change. As banks increasingly embark on digitisation journeys and new players enter the market, the ultimate goal should be to create a world with better financial products, services and experiences for customers and employees alike.
Going through a digital transformation project is no small feat, and comes with a great deal of learnings that can be applied across an organisation. As emerging technologies such as cloud computing, blockchain and artificial intelligence continue to evolve, their long-term impact on financial services remains uncertain. Banks would be wise to undertake proactive action to avoid lagging behind in an ever-changing financial landscape.
However, what does it truly mean to achieve digital transformation success? How can banks effectively navigate the intricate interplay between people, platforms and purpose and successfully maintain momentum? Above all, what lies ahead for the future of the banking industry?
Hosted by The Banker and FT Specialist in partnership with Engine, join us for the third and final part of our series ‘Balancing the Human-Technology Equation in Banking.’ Our panel of experts will outline practical case studies of transformation projects, providing valuable insights into what it takes to drive success in the digitally-native banking landscape of the future.
What you’ll hear about:
As banks strive to implement long-term digital transformation, what key factors will distinguish those that succeed from those that fail to adapt?
What are the primary challenges and opportunities that arise when integrating nex gen core technology and other fintech solutions within traditional banking frameworks?
Looking ahead to the next 5 to 10 years, what emerging technological trends will shape the banking industry?
Speakers
Mariam Ogunbambi, Chief Client Officer, Engine by Starling
Mariam leads the ongoing management and support of Engine’s existing clients. Previously, she delivered the integrations that made Starling the first in the UK to launch Apple Pay in-app provisioning, fully automate the Current Account Switch Service, and she also led the Starling Card Payments team.
Danish Aziz, Chief Transformation Officer, Santander Corporate and Investment Bank
Danish is the Chief Transformation Officer for Santander Corporate and Investment Bank, where he is responsible for reshaping the operating model around the bank’s growing technology spend. He previously was a consultant at McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group and IBM, serving mostly financial services clients on digital product delivery, operating models and transformation.
Michael Anyfantakis, Chief Architect and Head of Product, Capital One UK
Michael leads the transformation of financial services organisations into agile, product led businesses, bringing together cross-functional teams to rapidly design, deliver and evolve new digital products and services. Michael is now the Chief Architect and Head of Product at Capital One UK, driving the tech strategy, architecture and product delivery across its UK business.
Ron Van Kemenade, Group Chief Operating Officer, Lloyds Banking Group
Ron van Kemenade joined Lloyds Banking Group in June 2023 as Group Chief Operating Officer. Ron has over 30 years of technology experience in the financial services industry and telecommunications. Before joining the Group, Ron spent 20 years at ING working in senior technology roles and most latterly served on the Board, as the bank’s first Chief Technology Officer, where he was responsible for leading the technology and data agenda that helped transform ING into a truly data-driven, digital bank.