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FinTech and Machine Learning

IdeaScale

According to Fortune Magazine, some of the top financial technology trends for 2017 are consumer trust, buying behavior, mobile banking, blockchain, cybersecurity, and access. To learn more about Standard Bank’s internal innovation community, download the case study here.

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A Revolutionary Idea – Thinking Inside the Box

Destination Innovation

He borrowed $22 million from the bank and bought two World War II tankers which he converted to carry containers on and under deck. Forbes Magazine called him, “one of the few men who changed the world.” He was an expert in trucking but could not persuade shipping companies to adapt their ships for containers.

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Can you take Criticism? And was the Reformation really necessary?

Destination Innovation

The Catholic magazine, The Tablet, recently ran an editorial with the intriguing headline ‘Was the Reformation really necessary?’ It points out that Martin Luther and the early Protestants wanted to reform the Church rather than break with it. This little witticism is at the core of many a corporate disaster. Martin Luther.

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Embracing the Power of Blockchain Technology

Daniel Burrus

During the digital transformation, we have witnessed traditional forms of physical media fall out of favor as users abandoned their treasure trove of CDs, DVDs, books, magazines and even photo albums to partake in an entirely clutter-free life. But does this technology disruptor have the power to transform our traditional banking system?

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100 Ways to Be More Creative on the Job

Michael Michalko

Open a magazine and free associate off of a word or image. Create an “idea piggy bank” and make deposits daily. Recall a time in your life when you were very creative. Wander around a bookstore while thinking about a challenge. Trust your instincts more. Immerse yourself in your most exciting project. Ask for help when you need it.

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Magnus Penker is awarded with Business Worldwide Award in two categories

Innovation 360

Our quarterly magazine and online news portal enables an established audience of corporate dealmakers to track the latest trends and developments affecting international markets, corporate transactions, business strategy and changes in legislation.

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How Expertise Can Become a Liability

Michael Roberto

Andras Tilcsik and Juan Almandoz published an interesting article in the Rotman Business School's management magazine this year titled, "When Expertise Becomes a Liability." They studied over 1,300 banks during the 1996-2012 time period. 124 of those banks failed (slightly less than 10%).

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