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The innovative ways that Airlines make money with frequent flyer points

Idea to Value

Simply selling a ticket to someone, in order to transport them from Place A to Place B simply does not bring in enough revenue. In effect, most major airlines have a business model which is more like a bank than a transport company. In many cases, the loyalty program is actually the only way that the airlines can make a profit.

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Open Banking: what changes in terms of our relationship with money?

mjvinnovation

a bank that provides delightful experiences combining emotions and finance may seem strange, but we’ll prove that that’s not necessarily true. And not only that: in the meantime, Open Banking has become regulated, which has dramatically affected banks and financial institutions. Nor can banks be.

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New Business Designs can be delivered through a Business Ecosystem Approach.

Paul Hobcraft

Automotive: Challenges: Shift towards electric and autonomous vehicles, changing consumer preferences, and the need for sustainable transportation. Finance and Banking: Challenges: Disruption by fintech, regulatory changes, and the shift towards digital banking.

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Exploring the Global Smart Cities Market: Software Opportunities

Tullio Siragusa

The leading players are: US Department of Transportation, European Commission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (India), Smart City Mission (India), and UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport. The smart cities market has a significant growth potential and is expected to experience significant demand globally.

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Blueprint for Bouncing Back: A Design Thinking Guide to Unemployment

Tullio Siragusa

As daily commutes become less frequent, it might be time to rethink our transportation choices. Additionally, banks and other financial institutions might be more flexible than you think. It could pave the way for delightful home-cooked adventures and the joy of discovering discounts that feel like hidden treasures.

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A Revolutionary Idea – Thinking Inside the Box

Destination Innovation

Multiple handling and delays made transport costly, time consuming and unreliable. In 1766 in England James Brindley designed a box boat with wooden containers to transport coal by canal to Manchester. He borrowed $22 million from the bank and bought two World War II tankers which he converted to carry containers on and under deck.

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Could a high street Bank challenge Apple?

Matthew Griffin

Initiatives like Level 39, Finance Innovate and Fintech50 have helped position the UK as a Fintech powerhouse and the new UK Government has made it clear that it wants the UK to be at the forefront of Financial Services innovation and enabling more innovation around bank data is one way to ensure that that happens. Conclusion.