Innovation teams are under threat in many large Financial Services (FS) organizations. Principal, David Milligan, writes about why and shares insights from his 20 years of experience.

The best technology purchases happen at the intersection of business needs and technology capabilities. Knowing that sales representatives tend to technical specifications going in and understanding ways to steer the conversations and open a dialogue about the underlying business requirements of FS players will support sound decision-making in the high-stakes process of FS technology purchases.

Managing the risks associated with climate change is a strategic priority for financial institutions with most globally systemically important banks (GSIBs) committing to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050.

Companies need to integrate generative AI into their existing fraud detection capabilities, taking into account the following challenges, but the path is not easy. This article shares reasons why.

CEO’s know that to achieve additional top-line growth, new lines of business need to be created; Corporate Venturing is one of the best ways to do this - this is how it works.

Businesses can improve their strategic resilience by thinking about, planning for, and preparing for multiple futures through the use of Scenario Planning.

Our experiences at Ulysses Partners have shown that there are 5 key considerations that fintech companies need to take into account when expanding into a new geographic market.

Lead Risk and Compliance Partner, Avinash Singh, unpacks the latest from the 54th anniversary of the World Economic Forum in Davos. This year, the spotlight was on security, economic growth, AI's societal impact, and climate strategies.

The fintech industry, known for its groundbreaking solutions in financial services, is evolving in interesting new directions. This is a future where the transformative power of fintech is not confined only to financial transactions, but is a driving force for change and progress across the entire spectrum of business and society.

The EU's Artificial Intelligence Act introduces a comprehensive framework for AI regulation, categorizing AI systems into risk levels with specific regulatory implications, aiming to balance risk management and innovation globally. This landmark legislation impacts various sectors, notably financial services, by enforcing transparency, data governance, and innovation within a regulated environment.

Understand the complex linkage between environmental challenges and financial stability through recent regulatory developments.

The integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) into the fintech sector is not just a futuristic concept but a present-day reality. This article explores ways generative AI is impacting the landscape - and potential challenges fintech face when leveraging its capabilities.

Transforming financial data access in the US and lessons from other markets, with future expectations and key takeaways.

Recent insights underscore the need for a proactive way of identifying the potential risks in banks - and culture could be the indicator we need.

It’s encouraging to see Fintech firms lifting their sleeves to take on some of the promises we’ve come to expect from them. Here are some examples sharing how they are making this happen.

This week's Substack looks at how innovation, regulation, and a conscious bank-technology partnership strategy can spur growth and keep banks competitive.

The power of 3rd party partnerships in unlocking value for financial services - whether in real estate, operations, or (our favorite topic) Embedded Finance.

How financial services innovation is challenged by macroeconomic factors, SEC regulation, and the hidden cost of working with technology vendors.

Global instant payment systems are rapidly transforming the financial services landscape. The Fed has taken live its FedNow Service, and there have successful pilots completed by Swift and leading banks - enabling 24/7 international transactions and end-to-end traceability.

The Federal Reserve is introducing the FedNow® Service, an instant payment system in the U.S. that will allow individuals and businesses to send and receive payments within seconds, 24/7. By providing real-time settlement, the service aims to meet the demand for faster transactions and enhance accessibility, efficiency, and safety in the payment system.