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February  2021  (8)

• Customer is (still) king

  What were once dismissed as science-fiction-style developments in technology are fast becoming a reality, as business embraces digitalisation. but one thing remains unmoved – customer interaction continues to be the driving force For many individuals, the adoption of new technology forced on ...     [read more]

  By Steve Falla on  15 February 2021 

• The power of communication

  Lindsay Ozanne, Managing Director at Butterfield Trust (Guernsey) Limited, explains how the shift to remote working during the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way colleagues communicate and reshaped the relationship between businesses and clients It’s hard to believe that we’ve been d...     [read more]

  By Butterfield Trust (Guernsey) on  12 February 2021 

• Fuelling fintech

  As the global fintech sector continues to grow at pace, the Channel Islands’ own financial services digital scene continues to thrive, thanks to a firm foundation of open access and opportunity for all There have been several landmark moments for the Channel Islands fintech sector in recent y...     [read more]

  By Len Williams on  10 February 2021 

• UBS Global Financial Intermediaries Jersey

  The Financial Intermediaries (FIM) team in Jersey provides dedicated custody, lending and banking services to external asset managers in the UK and the Channel Islands Why UBS FIM Jersey? Location Jersey is a leading international finance centre. The island maintains one of the strongest regulatory...     [read more]

  By UBS on  9 February 2021 

• Appy days

  The digital wellbeing space has seen such proliferation in recent years, But how and why have we embraced technology in this way and what does the future hold for the ever-evolving relationship between mental wellbeing and technology? Boundaries and balance both took an impressive hit in 2020. &ldq...     [read more]

  By Sophie McCarthy on  8 February 2021 

• The democratisation of learning

  With PwC predicting that 30% of jobs in the Channel Islands could be made obsolete over the next 15 years, organisations – as well as the workforce at all levels – are turning to online learning to reskill for the future. And technology is increasing access for all Nothing chivvies alon...     [read more]

  By Alexa Robertson on  5 February 2021 

• Technology trends to follow in 2021

  Craig Marett, Product Development Manager at Vaiie, lays out the tech developments we can expect to see in the coming 12 months I get challenged every year to articulate upcoming financial services technology trends. And if you thought technology was well embraced this year, 2021 is set to see grea...     [read more]

  By Vaiie on  3 February 2021 

• The robot will see you now

  The rise of virtual and digitally powered health services has been accelerated by the pandemic – but are national health services, private suppliers, patients and investors really ready for the world of the robot doctor? Imagine a world where you can access quality expert medical advice when ...     [read more]

  By David Burrows on  1 February 2021 

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