Things recently read, seen and heard at Qorus - 8 November 2024 edition
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Event of Week
Bridging traditional and emerging mobility: the strategic role of banks and insurers
This event, organized by the Qorus Mobility Community in partnership with Corporate Value Associates , will bring together Delphine Garcin-Meunier , Head of Mobility and International Retail Banking & Financial Services at 法国兴业银行 , Harry van der Zwan , Chief Commercial Officer Brokers & Partnerships at NN Group , JAMES BIRCH , Chief Operating Officer at Drive Fuze Ltd , and Markus Collet and Amelia Bradley from Corporate Value Management.
Save the date - Tuesday 12 November 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (CET) - and register on https://www.qorusglobal.com/event/28890-bridging-traditional-and-emerging-mobility-the-strategic-role-of-banks-and-insurers#overview_aGrZ8rZOtoKC3Dwm
Qorus Exclusive Content
Future trends shaping commercial and corporate Banking
Fatih Ogun , Head of Strategy at Akbank , explores the key trends that are expected to shape the future of commercial and corporate banking, offering insights into how institutions can prepare for these inevitable changes. Read Fatih's point of view on https://www.qorusglobal.com/content/29040-future-trends-shaping-commercial-and-corporate-banking
Forging your own challenger bank: B100
B100 is a Spanish digital bank launched by ABANCA in 2024, focusing on the concept of healthy banking. Qorus' Boris Plantier speaks with its Executive Director, Jorge Mahía , to learn more about it. Read the interview on https://www.qorusglobal.com/content/29038-forging-your-own-challenger-bank-b100
NewTech Friday: ifindbanks - Banking and payment solutions for high-risk industries
ifindbanks.com is the go-to network connecting high-risk industries with tailored banking and payment solutions, bridging the gap between ambitious sectors like crypto, gaming, and venture capital, and the traditional financial world. Qorus’ Boris Plantier spoke with founder Vaida Saltenyte to learn more about it. Read the interview on: https://www.qorusglobal.com/content/29051-newtech-friday-ifindbankscom-banking-and-payment-solutions-for-high-risk-industries
AutoMobility Insights - November 2024 edition
The replacement of the car fleet by electric vehicles, the shift from an ownership model to a usage model, will have a major impact not only on automakers, but also on banks and insurance companies. The Qorus and Corporate Value Associates Mobility Community enables you to follow these developments closely and prepare for them. Don't miss the latest news on https://www.qorusglobal.com/content/29039-automobility-insights-november-2024-edition
Curated Industry News
CBA unveils CommBank Connect, a new media network to enhance customer engagement
Commonwealth Bank has launched CommBank Connect, an innovative owned media network that will deliver customized content to customers while opening doors for partners and advertisers to reach highly engaged audiences. This new venture marks the first of its kind in Australian banking, leveraging CBA’s physical and digital channels to enrich the customer experience through dynamic, relevant media. Read the article on https://www.qorusglobal.com/content/29045-cba-unveils-commbank-connect-a-new-media-network-to-enhance-customer-engagement
EPI launches Wero, a new digital payment wallet, in France
The European Payments Initiative ( EPI Company ) has announced the launch of Wero, its new digital wallet aimed at providing a streamlined, secure, and sovereign payment solution for European consumers. This account-to-account instant payment service is initially available to French customers of BNP Paribas, Groupe BPCE, Crédit Agricole, Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale, Crédit Mutuel Arkéa, La Banque Postale, and Société Générale, along with their subsidiaries. Read the article on https://www.qorusglobal.com/content/29043-epi-launches-wero-a-new-digital-payment-wallet-in-france
AG2R LA MONDIALE introduces Almia, its Gen AI platform to enhance customer and employee satisfaction
French insurance company AG2R LA MONDIALE has launched Almia, its proprietary generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) platform, aimed at streamlining internal processes to free up employees for higher-value tasks and elevate customer experience. Developed in a matter of months, Almia exemplifies a commitment to secure, ethical, and responsible AI innovation. Read the article on https://www.qorusglobal.com/content/29048-ag2r-la-mondiale-introduces-almia-its-gen-ai-platform-to-enhance-customer-and-employee-satisfaction
AI-powered innovation transforms life insurance underwriting for BMO advisors
BMO Insurance has launched a groundbreaking AI-powered digital assistant, set to revolutionize the field underwriting process for its life insurance advisors. Developed in partnership with Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service, this cutting-edge tool is designed to simplify the life insurance experience, providing BMO advisors with real-time access to critical information and empowering them to deliver more personalized support to clients. After an internal rollout in August 2024, the assistant will begin a phased external launch on November 30, 2024. Read the article on https://www.qorusglobal.com/content/29042-ai-powered-innovation-transforms-life-insurance-underwriting-for-bmo-advisors
La Banque Postale launches voice-enabled card for visually impaired customers
In an innovative initiative for visually impaired customers, La Banque Postale has introduced a pilot program to test a voice-enabled banking card. Launched in honor of National Day for the Blind and Visually Impaired on October 4, the card aims to simplify purchases and increase accessibility for individuals with visual impairments. Initially, the trial will involve visually impaired employees of La Banque Postale, with plans to expand access based on feedback. Read the article on https://www.qorusglobal.com/content/29046-la-banque-postale-launches-voice-enabled-card-for-visually-impaired-customers
BNZ introduces new online banking lock to combat scammers
The Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has launched a powerful new tool in the fight against online fraud: an “online banking lock” feature. This innovative option empowers customers to lock down their online banking immediately if they suspect unauthorized access, blocking scammers from exploiting their accounts. Read the article on https://www.qorusglobal.com/content/29044-bnz-introduces-new-online-banking-lock-to-combat-scammers
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