I was recently exploring some of the latest reports and blogs from Accenture when I came upon a report titled, “Cryptography in a Post-Quantum World: Preparing intelligent enterprise now for a secure future.” In it, there were several items that gave me pause––statements about the rapid evolution of quantum computing that could have a serious…

Technology is playing a leading role in financial services business strategy and is considered to be a transformational force. In fact, a recent joint study between Accenture and Oxford Economics indicates 90% of financial services IT executives have a long-term plan for technology innovation in place.1 However, while technology adoption is critical, it’s not enough…

Accenture’s recent results from a joint survey with Oxford Economics show that the financial services sector is well-aware of the opportunities to be gained from full-scale digital transformation and is embracing digital as a means to improve customer loyalty and drive new revenue streams. However, the digital transformation journey is not without obstacles. In my…

In a joint survey conducted by Accenture and Oxford Economics, banking executives shared their belief that digitization is a key strategic imperative to help them remain competitive and pursue new business opportunities into the future. Their confidence is well-founded: 86% of banking respondents who’ve invested in data analytics say these tools have been critically important…

Insurers well understand the benefits of going digital in terms of improved efficiency and reduced costs. But looking to the future, they intend to redirect their technology investments toward improving employee retention and strengthening relationships with customers. So say the results from a recent joint Oxford Economics/Accenture survey of 90 financial services executives (one-third of…

As financial services customers increasingly turn to online to meet their needs, financial services firms are feeling the pressure to make digitization a key strategic imperative. This dynamic is especially prevalent within the banking industry, which faces increasing competition from fintech firms, online-only banks and non-financial platform companies. Embracing digital capabilities to grow the business…