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Top trends every banker needs to know   As 2025 progresses, the banking space is showing significant signs of transformation. Thomas Michaud, CEO of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW), recently presented a compelling analysis during the ‘What Happened and What’s Next’ session at Bank Director’s Acquire or Be Acquired conference. His insights shed light on…

El sector financiero enfrenta un desafío constante: cumplir con regulaciones en constante evolución sin comprometer la innovación ni la experiencia del cliente. En un entorno donde las normativas pueden cambiar de un día para otro y los clientes esperan soluciones más ágiles y personalizadas, las instituciones financieras deben adoptar herramientas que les permitan mantenerse competitivas…

Fraud Prevention & Credit Risk Strategies in Vegas!   Mark your calendars! GDS Link is heading to Fintech Meetup 2025 in Las Vegas, March 10-13! The event, known for driving innovation and collaboration across the financial services and technology sectors, is the perfect opportunity to meet our experts and explore solutions to combat fraud and…

When the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently delivered a landmark letter to the Prime Minister and Chancellor, it didn’t just acknowledge the potential of Open Banking — it issued a challenge. The FCA’s explicit commitment to introducing Variable Recurring Payments (VRPs) in 2025 as a cornerstone of UK economic growth is the clearest signal…

En un entorno financiero cada vez más dependiente de la transformación digital, garantizar la continuidad y seguridad de las operaciones digitales es fundamental para la confianza del usuario y la estabilidad del sistema. Con la entrada en vigor del Reglamento UE 2022/2554, más conocido como DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act), se establece un marco regulatorio…

Credit unions are shifting their priorities to offer more value to members, changing how success is measured in the financial world.   Credit unions have always prided themselves on being different from traditional financial institutions. Their mission is rooted in the idea of serving their members, not shareholders. As economic conditions evolve, credit unions are…

How banks can leverage real-time insights and artificial intelligence to transform decision-making and improve customer experiences.   For decades, banks have operated with systems that worked—but not always efficiently. Today, the urgency to modernize isn’t just about keeping up with fintechs or meeting customer expectations. It’s about survival. Traditional methods can no longer keep pace…

Outdated systems hinder lenders, but modern lending solutions break barriers by integrating data, automating workflows, and improving borrower experiences.   Borrowers today expect seamless, personalized digital experiences. However, outdated systems and manual processes often leave lenders struggling to keep up, making it challenging to deliver quick, accurate decisions and remain competitive.  While fintechs and alternative…

Transforming credit risk management for banking leaders    The countdown is on for one of the most influential events in the banking world: Acquired or Be Acquired 2025, hosted by Bank Director in Phoenix, Arizona. From January 26-28, industry leaders will convene to discuss mergers, acquisitions, and strategies for navigating the future of financial services. …

En 2025 entrará en vigor una nueva normativa de crédito al consumo que es una nueva regulación europea que redefine el panorama del crédito al consumo. Esta normativa, impulsada por la necesidad de adaptarse a los cambios tecnológicos y proteger a los consumidores, introduce importantes modificaciones que afectan a prestamistas, intermediarios y consumidores. Este artículo…

Digital payments and what they mean for the future of FinTech   Only five years ago, it was difficult to find a gas station that accepted tap-to-pay mobile transactions.  Today, over 85% percent of retailers in the U.S. accept Apple Pay. You can pay for your subway fare with a mobile wallet or pay for…

On November 12, 2024, Kate Bullman, VP of European Sales and Global Partnerships at GDS Link, joined a distinguished panel at the annual FTT Festival in London to tackle a timely question: how do financial institutions manage risk in an era defined by relentless complexity? The “Managing Risk in Complexity” session brought together Chief Risk…