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How Finance Teams Can Reclaim Control of Cloud Data

In an era of economic uncertainty and rapid digital transformation, finance and accounting professionals face a paradox: their data has never been more abundant, yet access to it has never been more challenging. Kevin Gibson, CPA and Principal Solutions Engineer at insightsoftware, recently sat down with Scott Taylor on an episode of the Don’t Panic!

Accelerating GenAI Adoption in Financial Services

"Watch the full Cloudera webinar replay: Accelerating the Adoption of Generative AI in Financial Services. This comprehensive session outlines a step-by-step framework for moving from pilot projects to enterprise-wide AI adoption, covering everything from data strategy to governance and use case prioritization. This is your essential guide to a faster, more secure GenAI rollout.

Managing Risk in Banking and Capital Markets with Qlik and Databricks

Discover how Qlik and Databricks are transforming risk management for banks and capital markets Learn how leading financial institutions are leveraging data and AI to manage risk, prevent fraud, and stay ahead of industry regulations. Learn how modernizing your data estate and harnessing the power of artificial intelligence can streamline compliance and automate complex processes. Get a sneak peek at the tools and strategies that help banks get AI-ready, integrate data pipelines, and unlock the benefits of generative AI.

Microservices Architecture for FinTech Applications: Benefits and Implementation Guide

‍ Why should FinTech leaders care? Consider this: around 71% of organizations have adopted microservices (partially or fully), citing gains in agility, scalability, and resilience. And when done right, microservices can decrease overhead costs by up to half and boost developer productivity by 50%.

How Much Does It Cost To Build a Personal Finance App Like Monarch Money

‍ Users expect a single pane of glass for budgets, net worth, investments, goals, and safe bank connections that “just work.” Building a personal finance app that people trust isn’t just a design exercise; it’s a data, security, and distribution challenge. Investors are backing winners in this space.

7 Finance Reporting Nightmares: Banish Your Fears

If financial reporting nightmares are keeping you up at night, you’re not alone. As the long hours exporting data, running reports, and fixing errors cast dark shadows over your days, take heart and get clear insights into your data with these tips. With tools and processes that save you time, you can mark yourself safe from these scary financial reporting situations.

Lessons from Banking Transformation's Front Lines

Core Banking and Digital Banking transformations are the highest-stakes projects in finance, yet up to 55% of these programmes fail to meet their objectives, budget, or timelines. The problem is rarely the technology or application itself; it is the Assurance Model failing to control the systemic risk of integration, data, and governance. Testhouse has been embedded in recent large-scale core banking migrations, witnessing firsthand where the critical risks lie and, crucially, how to prevent them.

The UK FinTech Paradox - Growth Meets Unprecedented Scrutiny

The UK remains a global powerhouse for financial technology, driven by the maturity of Open Banking and the competitive landscape of challenger banks. However, this growth has come under the microscope of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). For FinTech and payments firms, the challenge is clear – how do you maintain the rapid velocity of a digital native while upholding the rigorous standards of a highly regulated environment?

Appian: AI-Powered Process Automation for Financial Services

In the financial services industry, companies face pressure to modernize, reduce risk, and deliver seamless digital experiences. They also face issues like complex legacy systems and expanding regulations. Appian helps tackle these challenges with AI-powered process automation, orchestrating workflows across various functions like onboarding, KYC, lending, and compliance.

Best Practices for Building a Secure FinTech App

‍ Trust is the currency in FinTech - and in 2025, that currency is under siege. Cybercrime is accelerating. Global costs from cyber attacks are projected to hit USD 10.5 trillion annually in 2025, up sharply from about USD 3 trillion in 2015. Meanwhile, in the financial sector where your app may live, the stakes are even higher: the average cost of a data breach in financial services is pegged at USD 6.08 million.