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What can we say about the future Dr. Raghavendra Rau Sir Evelyn de Rothschild Professor of Finance Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education OVERVIEW FinTech Innovation: Disrupting the Financial Landscape “ “ New technologies like artificial intelligence and blockchain are disrupting the financial services industry at a rapid pace. In 2020, they helped to drive transformation and venture capital investment in FinTech to record levels: • $105 billion globally, the third highest annual growth ever for the market, according to a KPMG report. • $4.1 billion in the UK, the highest investment in Europe and second only behind the U.S., according to a report by Innovate Finance. While opportunities for growth abound, the rapidly evolving innovations in FinTech require exibility of financial intermediaries? Simple. Don't worry so much about a huge competitor if you're a bank. These are not the competitors who should worry you. You should worry more about the hundreds of tiny competitors who are out there trying to eat your lunch

Business in the 21st century is fast-changing and has been foregrounded by global disruptions such as the COVID-19 pandemic. This is creating unprecedented volatilities and posing enormous challenges for organisations around the world. It is now more important than ever to formulate, adapt and execute strategies effectively for surviving and thriving in today's business environment. Hence, ask yourself these questions: Is my strategy adaptable to massive changes in consumer behaviours? Will there be new competitors in the market as a result of new market forces at play? At what point do I pursue strategic alliances with other industry players? Should I consider new corporate strategies in light of global events? Enroll in this eight-week programme with Cambridge Judge Business School faculty and develop a robust understanding of how to strengthen organisational resilience while maintaining a competitive advantage for long-term success. You will learn a variety of frameworks and models to examine the business ecosystem and assess the capabilities of your organisation. These tools will help detect early signs of disruptions, therefore, providing you the opportunity to create forward-looking and successful strategies like Amazon and Apple.