The Fintech Threat to Banking: A Solution From MIT

The Fintech Threat to Banking: A Solution From MIT

In the next 10 years, 30 percent of banking jobs could be obsolete, according to a recent Citi GPS report. This statistic from Citigroup’s report makes an assessment of the potential impact of fintech on the global banking industry. It echoes the concerns of former Barclays PLC Chief Executive, Antony Jenkins, who referred to the position of consumer....


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