Using a collateral management solution is essential for banks and lenders to make their lending practices 100% automated. Since there are literally millions of consumers who receives loans on a daily basis, lenders may need to keep track of the collateral they receive and seized if the loan is not repaid. Most financial services technology [...]
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Investment Banks ? Just What are They?
Posted by on November 6th, 2010
We hear the term “investment bank” on a daily basis. Investment banks are vilified for their role in the financial crisis and criticized for the profits they reap and the large compensation packages for their employees. But many people have no idea what an investment bank is or what it does. Let’s take a look [...]
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Comments OffThe Global Economic Crisis: The Impact On Bric Consumer Attitudes Towards Financial Services
Posted by on September 9th, 2010
Introduction
The global economic downturn has impacted BRIC consumers differently than elsewhere, and must be acknowledged to effectively meet consumers’ financial needs.
Scope
*Detailed analysis documenting BRIC consumers’ ‘recessionary mindset’ and how this influences perceptions about current and future prospects
*Insights highlight how the economic downturn has affected emotional wellbeing and financial security in the BRIC bloc compared to [...]
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Posted by on August 26th, 2010
Traditionally the financial sector leads technology innovation and used to invest huge sums in systems and software. Looking at the engagement rate of social media and the adoption of multichannel approaches it seems this industry is not yet embracing social media marketing (see graphic below) - was it hit too hard by the credit crunch? [...]
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