Trends Identified
The Rise of Roboadvisors & App-based Investments
Roboadvisors are viewed as one of the most disruptive of AI-influenced fintech services. Robo-advisors rely on technology, rather than a financial planner, to deliver financial advice at any time of the day.
2018
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Facial Recognition Applications Surge
Facial Recognition solutions can be utilised across a host of arenas, from security to personalised marketing. Technology has the potential to deliver benefits ranging from frictionless authentication and payment to improved brand interaction.
2018
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Edge Computing to Fast Track the IoT
‘Investment into Edge Computing or ‘Fog Computing’ will fast track the IoT (Internet of Things)’. Faster speeds and lower latency enabled by the placing ‘micro’ data centres at the edge of the mobile network. Will play a vital role in the delivery of IoT services, which require low latency or are data intensive. New architecture will necessitate new network security features at both network and device level.
2018
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AI and Blockchain to Power Numerous Fintech & Insurance Solutions
2018 is the year the combination of blockchain and AI will impact upon areas outside of banking. Blockchain offers the possibility of carrying out transactions in transparent way, offering a simple platform for solutions outside of banking. These solutions will include: Money transfer and remittance. Insurance powered by smart contracts.
2018
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Apple, Facebook, Google Bring Social Payments to the Masses
Increased competition from digital-only service providers offering no to lower transaction fees. 2018 is going to be the year for social payments: Key launches from Apple, Facebook, Google to drive P2P market.
2018
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Amazon and Facebook Lead OTT Bids for Major Sporting Rights
Delivering attractive premium content is critical to the success of any video service. Acquiring exclusive rights to popular sporting events is a well- trodden path to increased viewing figures.
2018
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Talent shortages & challenges
52% of over 1,000 KPMG sourcing advisors answered that this trend had a negative impact on user organizations.
2015
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Weak global/regional economies
51% of over 1,000 KPMG sourcing advisors answered that this trend had a negative impact on user organizations.
2015
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Weak consumer/customer demand
35% of over 1,000 KPMG sourcing advisors answered that this trend had a negative impact on user organizations.
2015
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Geopolitical; terrorism; war on terror
33% of over 1,000 KPMG sourcing advisors answered that this trend had a negative impact on user organizations.
2015
Top global market trends and predictions for 2016 and beyond
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