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Fintech Trends: Innovation with a Human touch

As we enter the first trimester of 2025, fintech stands at a crossroads where innovation must align with a human-centered approach. Here are the key trends shaping the industry: 


AI Augmentation 

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing banking, enhancing rather than replacing human interactions. Gartner predicts that 85% of customer interactions will involve AI this year, empowering financial advisors to deliver tailored solutions. (Reference: Renascence Journal) 


Open Banking 

Transparency is the backbone of open banking, giving consumers more control over their financial data. By 2025, 64 million European users are expected to adopt open banking services. This collaborative ecosystem fosters trust and innovation while redefining customer experiences. (References: Forbes - Statista) 


U.S. is finally regulating data sharing to allow banks and fintechs to collaborate, creating new opportunities in the $23 billion open banking market. (Reference: Forbes) 

As digitization expands, so do cyber risks. Over the past year, financial firms worldwide have faced the highest cyber threats, with 75% of respondents reporting an increase in attempted breaches and 39.4% falling victim to successful cyber-attacks. Robust cybersecurity measures are crucial to safeguarding client data and maintaining trust. (Reference: bci) 


Sustainable Finance 

Has become a business imperative. The sustainable finance sector is growing at an impressive pace, with global ESG assets under management expected to reach $34 trillion by 2026. (Reference: Sustainability Magazine) 


Instant Payments 

In the U.S., real-time payment systems like The Clearing House's RTP and the Federal Reserve’s FedNow reshape how payments are processed. However, ACH remains the dominant payment rail, handling around 90% of non-cash payments between 2018 and 2021, with year-on-year growth in volume and value. While ACH is holding steady, real-time payment solutions are pressuring older card-based rails to modernize or face declining relevance. (Reference: Volt) 


Financial Inclusion 

Fintech can bridge financial inequality and drive growth in underbanked sectors. 

Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) represent 90% of businesses, 70% of jobs, and 50% of global GDP (UN). Access to financial resources is crucial for their growth. Recognizing this, major banks see the underbanked as a key market and harnessing fintech and financial education to create accessible solutions. (Reference: World Economic Forum) 

Building the future of financial services relies on fintech innovation rooted in empathy, prioritizing customer needs, and fostering trust. 


References: 

  • Renascence Journal: Key Customer Experience CX Statistics... 
  • Forbes: Open Banking is Finally Coming to America 
  • Forbes: Open Banking State Of Play: Emerging Innovation And Adoption Challenges 
  • The bci org: Cyber Attacks Rise in Volume as Attackers Revolutionize... 
  • Sustainability magazine: Top 10 trends in sustainable finance for 2025 
  • Volt: ACH vs RTP vs FedNow: All you need to know about US payment rails 
  • World Economic Forum: Why financial inclusion is the key to a thriving digital economy 

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