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“Every company is a technology company” – Interview with a CTO

The financial start-up industry is in constant evolution and IT is becoming a critical dimension of the business strategy. Our last interview highlighted the need for IT managers in banking to step up as business leaders. This week, Aleksandar Kudic,

“Meet a Coach” Event at Birkbeck College
With the help of Aware Square, the School of Business, Economics and Informatics of Birkbeck, University of London has offered its students … »
FA tweet and Lionesses. What’s in a stereotype?
Stereotypes are cultural short-cuts. We all have stereotypes, some good, some bad, some ugly. At times, they become embarrassing and … »
Fintech evolution needs ethics revolution
Everybody agrees that integrity, transparency and collaboration are all desirable attributes. However, beyond token declarations, ethical standards prove notably difficult … »
FT says ‘Dull work, flat pay and lousy colleagues’ could be your lot in financial services.
It seems our last blog post on the current bankers' mood is confirmed by a survey by Options Group, a US based executive … »
Should I be doing something more exciting with my career?
Sometimes, our everyday jobs stop satisfying our values or needs. Banking and financial services can be exciting, but don’t let … »
Collaborate to innovate: what will innovation look like for banks?
A collaborative culture is critical for innovation. For banks, it means innovation from within will remain difficult and may also … »
The ROI of executive coaching
If like us, you find difficult to quantify the benefits and the financial ROI of executive coaching, we have discovered interesting studies … »