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Financial Services
The financial sector is undergoing an intense transformation. As the industry races to embrace the digital age, many institutions are faltering due to gaps in AI strategy and knowledge.With the global AI market growing from $136.6 billion in 2022 to a projected $1,811.8 billion by 2030, the pace of AI adoption is staggering. This growth, representing a CAGR of 38.0% from 2021 to 2030, underscores the transformative power of AI. Yet, many financial institutions lag behind, with only a 35% global acquisition rate for AI, a mere 4% increase from the previous year. Moreover, AI's potential economic impact is vast, with projections indicating a $15.7 trillion addition to the world's GDP by this year alone. Against this backdrop, let's delve into the four pressing problems that arise from the industry's lack of business-level AI strategy and knowledge, and showcase AI Product Institute’s approach to solving these challenges.
Stagnation of Backend Systems
The Problem
The fintech sector, which has been at the forefront of revolutionizing customer experiences and reshaping the norms of customer acquisition, surprisingly lags when it comes to backend innovation. A significant portion of these fintech companies and emerging neobanks, despite their modern front-end interfaces, continue to lean on age-old, traditional banking infrastructures. This reliance on outdated systems creates bottlenecks, limiting the potential of these institutions to fully exploit the advantages of modern technology. Consequently, while they dazzle on the surface, the underlying inefficiencies hinder their scalability, adaptability, and overall growth, potentially stunting their competitiveness in an increasingly digital financial landscape.
Our Solution
Through our custom training tailored for business leaders and product managers, we bridge the innovation gap in backend systems. Participants work on their own projects, integrating generative AI to optimize and modernize backend processes. By the end of the training, leaders gain a clearer understanding of how AI can revolutionize their current systems, moving beyond traditional banking setups. This hands-on approach ensures that the improvements are tangible and directly beneficial to your organization.
The Data Problem
The Problem
The success of AI and ML technologies heavily relies on structured data. However, the financial services industry has historically grappled with data that's riddled with inaccuracies and inconsistencies. The adage "garbage in, garbage out" aptly captures the dilemma: flawed input data inevitably corrupts the outputs of AI models, leading to decisions that might be off-mark or even detrimental. As a foundational step, any AI strategy must prioritize the meticulous task of data cleansing and normalization. Only then can the industry ensure that the datasets driving their AI models are both comprehensive and reliable, guaranteeing dependable results.
Our Solution
Data is the bedrock of effective AI solutions. Our training emphasizes the importance of clean and structured data. By using actual projects from your organization, we guide you through the process of data cleansing, normalization, and ensuring data integrity. This hands-on approach instills in them the skills required to maintain impeccable data standards for AI. Furthermore, your teams learn to identify and rectify common data pitfalls, ensuring that their AI models yield reliable and actionable insights. This eliminates the need for external consultants, as leaders themselves become adept at managing their data for AI applications inside the organization.
Struggle to Scale AI Technologies
The Problem
The integration and scaling of AI technologies across financial institutions present a multifaceted challenge. While many banks have dabbled in AI by implementing it in isolated use cases, a comprehensive, organization-wide deployment remains elusive. One primary barrier is the absence of a coherent AI strategy. Without a roadmap that aligns with the organization's goals, AI initiatives can become directionless, leading to wasted resources and missed opportunities.
Outdated operating models in many banks further complicate the scenario. These models often create divides
between business and technology teams, stifling collaboration and hampering the seamless integration of AI solutions. The rapid digital transformation, accelerated by events like the COVID-19 pandemic, has further widened the gap between banks that have successfully scaled AI technologies and those still in the experimentation phase.
Another barrier is inflexible technological infrastructure. Legacy systems, which are resistant to rapid changes and integrations, become significant roadblocks. This inflexibility is exacerbated by fragmented data assets. Disparate and siloed data sources hinder the flow of information, a critical component for AI's functioning.
Our Solution
Scaling AI throughout an organization is a common challenge. Our training empowers leaders to craft a clear AI strategy, streamline tech infrastructure, consolidate data assets, and foster collaboration. By working on your live projects, your teams learn how to integrate AI solutions seamlessly across different departments and functions. This practical approach ensures that your teams can drive the adoption of AI at a pace and scale that suits their organization's needs, without the typical hiccups associated with large-scale technological adoption.
The Problem
Customer expectations in financial services have soared, driven by advancements in digital banking. Customers now seek seamless, personalized experiences akin to those offered by tech giants. Simultaneously, the entry of these technology behemoths into financial services has intensified competition. They bring massive customer networks, technological prowess, and data analytics capabilities, challenging traditional banks. Banks, therefore, face the dual pressure of elevating customer experiences while combating formidable competitors that wield cutting-edge AI technologies. This new landscape demands that banks rapidly innovate, leveraging AI to meet evolving customer needs and stay ahead in the fiercely competitive environment.
Our Solution
The financial landscape is rapidly evolving, with customers demanding more and technology giants entering the fray. Our training positions leaders to leverage AI and generative AI to anticipate customer needs and offer tailored services in real-time. By working on your projects, your teams acquire skills to harness AI for personalized customer experiences. Additionally, your teams understand how to leverage AI to analyze market trends, customer behaviors, and competitive insights. This not only ensures you meet customer expectations but also strategically position your organization to fend off competition from tech giants.
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