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12th Oct, 2023
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By Ankit Shah, Global Head of Fintech at GTN?
The financial industry's integration with various sectors heralds a seismic shift characterized by heightened competition and premium on innovation, agility, and adaptability. FinTech companies looking to provide trading and investment services as well as non-FinTech firms considering the integration of financial services should take note.
Reinvention through Evolution
Apple, Amazon, and X formerly known as Twitter have ventured into financial services through embedded finance, sparking a dynamic evolution with profound implications for the financial sector. Diversifying offerings by expanding into related financial services presents an attractive growth and long-term sustnability strategy. Yet, in a market increasingly dominated by tech giants blurring the lines between FinTech and non-FinTech sectors, how can companies beyond the tech giants differentiate themselves and compete effectively?
Many corporations have adopted a strategic tool that has enabled them to reinvent themselves, dominate new territories before reaching diminishing returns: The S-curve framework. This tool offers a structured approach to identifying optimal innovation periods for companies, serving as a decision-making compass guiding firms through when to introduce new products or services to maximize growth and competitiveness.
In the era of rapid technological advancement, I firmly believe that tools like the S-curve framework are crucial for accelerating a company's innovative momentum, mntning competitive edge, allocating resources efficiently, and aligning with clients' demands in an ever-evolving landscape.
Navigating Innovation as a FinTech
Given the multifaceted nature encompassing banks, brokers, payment firms, wallets, and crypto companies, one common trt among them is their plateau. Many have reached stages where innovation becomes essential for continued growth. Hence, the significance of employing the S-curve framework in this realm.
Fintechs, with their intersectional position between finance and technology, are faced with a volatile environment due to constant technological advancements, regulatory changes, and evolving client preferences. This positioning inherently demands high levels of innovation to remn competitive. As the financial industry accelerates, fintech companies must continue introducing new products and services to meet clients' changing needs.
The S-curve framework helps pinpoint precise moments within a product's lifecycle when innovations can capture market share and mntn relevance. This approach is applicable differently based on a company's primary objective or sector.
Embracing Financial Services as Non-Fintechs
Non-fintech firms venturing into financial services confront unique challenges: While they may possess industry expertise, adapting to finance complexities necessitates a nuanced approach. The S-curve framework offers systematic guidance for effectively understanding when and how to integrate financial services based on clients' expectations.
In an ever-evolving landscape of fintech variations, mastering the S-curve framework ensures that firms remn at the forefront of innovation, constantly pushing boundaries while delivering value to their clientele.
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