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With an average onboarding time of 3 days, US HSBC Innovation Banking is getting founders started on the future faster. Find out more about our solutions tailored specifically to the innovation economy here: https://grp.hsbc/60419BaqW #HSBCInnovationBanking

With an average onboarding time of 3 days, US HSBC Innovation Banking is getting founders started on the future faster. Find out more about our solutions tailored specifically to the innovation economy here: https://grp.hsbc/6048cxgj8 #HSBCInnovationBanking

📈 𝗟𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗱𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽: 𝗔 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 & 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 In the landmark 50th issue of Interface, Martyn Atkinson, CIO for Consumer Relationships & Mass Affluent, reflects on the ambitious growth agenda and people-centred culture driving change for customers and colleagues at Lloyds Banking Group. “We’ve made significant strides in our technology transformation and matured as an organisation to the extent we’re not looking at new tech for its own sake as a hammer trying to find the next nail to hit. We want to be a firm that uses technologies to solve real world problems” Read more, here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eceySH7b #DigitalTransformation #FinTech #BusinessInnovation

Sound On! 🔊 Embedded finance represents a pivotal shift in how businesses manage their financial operations. Eleanor Hill (TMI) is joined by three experts from HSBC Global Banking and Markets and Visa to discuss how this revolution is driving innovation in the cards space - and what this means for corporate treasurers. Tune in to this discussion with Erwan Le Grand, Arati Kurien (HSBC) and Clive Cornelius (Visa) to discover how treasurers can benefit from enhanced efficiency and real-time visibility, as well as cost savings and risk reduction. Watch this space for further insights detailing how savvy corporate treasurers can take advantage of embedded finance innovation around commercial cards. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/en5M9gTN #treasury #cards #commercialcards #hsbc #visa

Innovation Meets Consumer Duty—Are You In? FinTech Scotland, SuperTech WM, and key industry leaders are shaking things up with a new #innovation challenge. At the heart of this call? Using #data and tech to boost consumer outcomes in financial services. NatWest, Lloyds Banking Group, Equifax, PwC, Barclays, Tesco Bank, Secure Trust Bank, and Dudley Building Society are all on board. FinTech firms around the world have until October 25th, 2024, to throw their hat in the ring—and the chance to secure a whopping £50K grant to push their ideas forward. This isn’t your average challenge. It’s backed by the Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL), a collaboration engine that’s redefining industry problems and pushing innovation into overdrive. The grand finale? A showcase in Glasgow on January 21st, 2025. Think you’ve got what it takes? Applications are now open. Find out more and apply, by clicking the link in the comments section.

Global Innovators FIS & Banked Unleash Synergistic Power for Small Businesses Financial titans FIS and Banked have joined forces to elevate payment solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This strategic collaboration combines FIS's expansive portfolio, featuring the renowned Clover® point-of-sale system, with Banked's innovative digital banking services. As a result, merchants will enjoy a holistic suite of payment acceptance and banking tools, eliminating the need for multiple contract commitments with different providers. Over 800,000 SMEs affiliated with Deutsche Bank, including its subsidiaries Postbank and Fyrst, stand poised to benefit from these cutting-edge solutions. Additionally, the initiative extends beyond existing Deutsche Bank clients, serving a wider community of non-affiliated SMEs. This groundbreaking endeavor promises to transform the payment landscape for SMEs, fostering growth and resilience amidst the ever-evolving economic climate. Read More: https://lnkd.in/dpdvwJ5c #FIS #FIntech #FinancialInnovation #DigitalBanking #PaymentSolutions #IndustryArticle

What did you make of the Q1 2024 Innovation Update? Any surprises? And what do you think it means for the year ahead? Here’s some thoughts from our team, featuring Simon Bumfrey, Glen Waters and Emily Rose. If you haven’t read it yet, you can find out more about how the UK innovation economy performed in Q1 here: https://grp.hsbc/6044bCApo Source: Dealroom.co Q1 2024 UK Innovation Update, powered by HSBC Innovation Banking UK. #Innovation #VC #UKTech #HSBCInnovationBanking

Read our latest thought leadership on Treasury transformation: digital and platform business models. As ever, treasury teams need to adapt and stay on top of changing technology and business trends. #HSBCTreasurySolutionsGroup #GlobalPaymentsSolutions #PaymentsRevolution #DigitalandPlatformBusinessModels

💸 Here’s why HSBC, Capital One and Mastercard are top finance and utilities advertisers 💸 As part of our Finance and Utilities Focus Week, we’re using insights from Kantar’s Marketplace to look closer at creative trends and effectiveness in this testing category. Find out how banks like HSBC, Llyods, and Mastercard are leading the way with innovative and memorable ads: https://lnkd.in/egQpisg5 #Finance #Ads

Retail Banking and Strategic Exits: What You Need to Know 🏦 Barclays' $760M Acquisition of Tesco's Retail Banking Arm This major acquisition is more than just a headline—it’s a blueprint for understanding strategic exits. Here's why it matters: 1️⃣ Streamlining for Success: Businesses like Tesco are shedding non-core operations to sharpen focus on their primary strengths. For Tesco, this move aligns with its retail ambitions, ensuring resources are fully committed to its core markets. 2️⃣ A Buyer’s Advantage: For Barclays, this acquisition is not just about buying assets—it’s about gaining market share in retail banking. Strategic exits like this allow buyers to tap into established customer bases and expand services without building from scratch. 3️⃣ The Bigger Picture: This deal reflects a trend across industries: companies refocusing and recalibrating to stay competitive. It’s an opportunity for savvy dealmakers to identify and capitalize on undervalued assets. 💬 Your Action Plan: Research businesses shedding non-core divisions in your industry. Look for value beyond the surface—these deals often carry hidden gems like customer databases, brand equity, or untapped market potential. Assess the long-term alignment of these opportunities with your strategic goals. 📊 Key Insight: Strategic exits aren't just about offloading assets—they’re a chance to unlock new markets, consolidate positions, and strengthen growth strategies. 📞 Ready to uncover opportunities like this in your sector? Book a call with our acquisition experts today. Let’s explore how strategic exits can accelerate your business growth. Click here to schedule a call. https://lnkd.in/ejv4hjmv #StrategicExits #RetailBanking #UKAcquisitions #BarclaysDeals #GrowthOpportunities #AcquisitionAdvisory