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Should We All Be Agile?

The Horizons Tracker

The hype cycle surrounding Agile is almost deafening, with exponents advocating the virtues of the movement that grew out of software development circles to fundamentally change how many products and services are developed today. The paper also outlines some of the key organizational characteristics that render them suited to Agile.

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Diversification Putting Pressure on FinTech Executives

N2Growth Blog

During their annual meetings in October 2018, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) released a paper called the Bali Agenda that was launched to guide global policymakers while drafting policies and regulations to maximize the benefits of FinTech and keep the financial system stable. .

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Navigating the Digital Payment Landscape: Understanding ACH and EFT Transactions

Strategy Driven

Ranking as one of the most reliable forms of digital payment, ACH payments revolve around the Automated Clearing House network, a secure and efficient electronic network that interlinks banks and financial institutions across the United States.

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JPMorgan Chase Downsizing 500 Positions, Sculpting a Leaner Future

HR Digest

In a strategic move that reverberated through the financial sector, JPMorgan Chase, the global banking behemoth, announced a calculated workforce reduction aimed at realigning its operations and optimizing efficiency. The bank is renowned for its ability to adapt, evolve, and thrive in the face of adversity.

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Executive Search Firms in Finance: Unlocking Fiscal Leadership

N2Growth Blog

Every organization has unique dynamics and strategic goals, from investment banks to hedge funds and private equity firms. It involves identifying leaders with the agility and adaptability to thrive in this ever-evolving landscape.

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6 Ways to Fund Your Small Business

Strategy Driven

This can help you to budget better and offers more financial freedom and agility when creating a new company. It can be much more cost-effective to get your hands on a loan from family and friends rather than a bank. If taking out a bank loan doesn’t sound right for you, explore investments from private individuals or trusts.

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Is Innovation manageable?

N2Growth Blog

Banks and Insurance companies are masters in the quintessential process. Notwithstanding a quest for more flexibility, as demonstrated by frequent use of Agile and Scrum project management methodologies, they are in fact risk averse. Changing a process is slow and requires a lot of detailed planning.