Embedded finance has transitioned from an emerging concept to a mainstream opportunity with substantial benefits for financial institutions—beyond just banks alone. This article explores how investment companies, hedge funds, equity firms, asset managers, and banks can strategically position themselves to capitalize on embedded finance, while also navigating its potential risks.
A Practical Approach to Agentic AI in Financial Services→
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Agentic AI represents a significant advancement beyond the generative AI tools that have gained attention since 2023. For financial leaders seeking actionable insights into integrating this technology into their operations, these autonomous systems promise to change how work gets done, decisions are made, and clients are served in the industry. This article explores what agentic AI is, how it works, its current applications in financial services, and practical considerations for implementation.
The Freelance Pen: Why Freelance Writing Could Be Your Best Post-College Move Yet
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Freelance writing offers great flexibility and is one of the few career paths that doesn’t demand a traditional 9-to-5 start. All you need to start is a laptop and a decent Wi-Fi connection.
It can be a challenging path, but the rewards can be great if you commit to it. Here’s what you need to know about freelance writing after college.
Read MoreWill 2025 Quantitative Easing Lower Mortgage Rates?→
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Investors (and even some politicians) have discussed the prospect of revaluing the U.S. gold stockpile as a means of quantitative easing (QE). In theory, this could increase liquidity in the market and potentially lower mortgage rates, but there are variables to consider.
Here, we’ll explore what quantitative easing and revaluing our gold reserves could mean for the economy.
(Written for GoldCoast Mortgage)
Data Masking in Financial Services: How to Get Started→
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Cybercriminals increasingly target financial firms to maximize their attack revenue. However, while protecting sensitive financial information is critical, financial firms must continue to get the greatest possible business value from the data they use.
The article explores how data masking reduces the risk of data exposure in financial services while helping firms retain data utility.
(Written for Option One Technologies)
Making Retail an Attractive Long-Term Career Choice→
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HR leaders at retail organizations are struggling to attract talent and market retail as a long-term career choice. According to McKinsey & Company, retailers’ employee value propositions are not meeting workers’ needs. The industry has also been slow to recover due to repeated disruptions.
This article, published by HR Retail and written by rand&rand, explores some creative solutions for closing the retail talent gap. Read more on the HR Retail website.
What Does Tokenization in Finance Mean for Your Firm?→
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Tokenization in finance is reshaping how many assets are owned, traded, and managed. Now, the pace of adoption and the breadth of applications have surpassed many predictions.In this article, we explore the opportunities and risks associated with asset tokenization in finance. We discuss emerging trends around technologies, efficiencies, regulations, and other elements so you can prepare your firm for success in this new market environment—no matter the path you choose.
(Written for Option One Technologies)
Omnichannel Orchestration in Pharma: How to Create a Seamless Customer Journey for Patients and HCPs→
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Pharmaceutical companies are increasingly synchronizing their marketing and communication channels in response to growing demands for consistency from patients and healthcare providers (HCPs). By integrating multiple communication channels into a cohesive strategy, omnichannel approaches enable consistent messaging and tailored interactions. In this article, we explore how pharma organizations can achieve omnichannel orchestration to create seamless customer journeys.
(Written for Future Pharma Insights and Worldwide Business Research)
The Future of Personalization and Contextualization in Field Service→
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The field service industry is currently experiencing a profound transformation driven by customers’ increasing need for personalization and contextualization. This is prompting service providers to adapt their service models, offer new and innovative types of service, and leverage data to provide custom-tailored services to unique customers. In this article, we’ll explore what makes personalization and contextualization different, as well as how they will change the nature of field service for good.
(Written for Field Service Insights and Worldwide Business Research)
How Gen Z is Reshaping the Path to Purchase in Retail and eCommerce→
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Generation Z is reshaping the retail landscape, transforming the traditional path to purchase into a complex, non-linear journey that challenges brands to adapt their strategies. As reported in an eTail Insights research report on advanced personalization in retail, retailers are increasingly employing unified engagement platforms and creating deeply personalized experiences to meet the unique expectations of this digitally-native generation. In this article, we explore what the path to purchase looks like for Gen Z customers, as well as how retail and eCommerce organizations can adapt to them.
(Written for eTail Insights and Worldwide Business Research)
