At the Core is the Customer: Why Service Excellence Matters in Finance
At the Core is the Customer: Why Service Excellence Matters in Finance In the financial industry, numbers, transactions, and profits are usually given priority, and it is easy to ignore the industry’s most crucial factor: the customer. Service excellence in finance is a core principle that should govern your financial institution’s operations and client interactions. […]
A Quick and Easy Guide to Microfinance Compliance in Jamaica
A Quick and Easy Guide to Microfinance Compliance in Jamaica Compliance is an increasingly crucial requirement for microfinance institutions (MFIs) operating in Jamaica due to the proliferation of anti-corruption legislation. Local microfinance businesses, operating for at least 12 months and engaged with both domestic and foreign operations, must become and remain compliant to avoid a […]
Financial Literacy – The driver of Financial Inclusion
Financial Literacy – The driver of Financial Inclusion Financial literacy is more than just understanding personal financial concepts; it is about equipping individuals with practical knowledge to help them make informed financial choices. Fostering financial literacy is also crucial for empowering customers and promoting financial inclusion. Financial inclusion aims to make financial products and services […]
Enhancing Customer Engagement – The Power of Fintech for Financial Institutions
Enhancing Customer Engagement – The Power of Fintech for Financial Institutions Financial institutions today are faced with the challenge of keeping up with customer expectations and demands – most of which are influenced by the need for convenience and remote interactions. With the emergence of financial technology (fintech) businesses, traditional banks and other financial institutions […]
Exploring Growth Opportunities in Modern Banking
Exploring Growth Opportunities in Modern Banking Since its beginnings, the banking business has significantly advanced, and in today’s digital world, it is experiencing a radical makeover. Modern banking offers a wealth of expansion options as conventional banking models undergo continuous change. Banks may use these developments to boost their growth and remain competitive if they […]
Changing Gears: Three Ways Credit Unions Can Transform Digitally
Changing Gears: Three Ways Credit Unions Can Transform Digitally Credit unions have been a staple of the financial industry for over a century, offering consumers alternatives to traditional banks with their community-based approach to financial services. Digital transformation is a key part of this adaptation process, as credit unions must recognize the need to […]
MC Systems signs MOU with JAMFIN to enhance the capability of microfinancing institutions
Financial inclusion has been at the forefront of MC Systems’ (MCS) subsidiary Phoenix International’s commercial operations. The financial technology platform, which serves customers primarily in the Caribbean and Latin America, will drive the partnership with The Jamaica Association of Microfinancing (JAMFIN). Phoenix International will supply JAMFIN members with information and content designed to promote microfinance […]
An introduction to Microsoft’s AZURE for financial services
An introduction to Microsoft’s AZURE for financial services The financial services industry is undergoing a digital transformation, with many financial institutions relying on technology to streamline operations, enhance services, and improve the customer experience. One of the key tools driving this change is Azure, Microsoft’s cloud computing platform. This critical component drives the Phoenix International […]
How retail banks can win with customers in 2023
How retail banks can win with customers in 2023 Retail banks provide financial products, namely, credit, deposit, and money management for individuals and families. In recent times, alternatives to traditional banking are placing banks under a harsh spotlight, particularly those that continue to operate using outdated practices and services. An integral part of many […]
INVEST IN INNOVATION
INVEST IN INNOVATION In the 2020s, practically every part of banking will be disrupted by technology due to a shift in the industry’s dynamics. Why exactly has the massive change occurred? First, the generational transition, with Gen-Z and millennials as the most prominent groups, has demonstrated that finance is not static, and without a futuristic […]