IN-DEPTH RESEARCH BY PROFESSIONAL FUTURISTS
FUTURES OF FINANCE 2040
BASED ON TREND ANALYSIS AND INSIGHTS FROM 35 INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Futures of Finance 2040 Research Report
WHICH CHANGE FACTORS COULD REVOLUTIONISE FINANCE BY 2040?
The finance sector is facing unprecedented change from multiple angles.
On the market front, disruptive technologies, increasing competition and new consumer demands require industry actors to continuously innovate to remain competitive.
Regulatory shifts and geopolitical volatility create a heightened risk environment, threatening financial returns in the long term and requiring industry actors to prepare for potential surprises ahead.
Climate change, resource scarcity and demographic shifts also make structural transformations inevitable, thus increasing the demand for investments.
Conducted in collaboration with Futures Platform's team of futurists and a panel of 35 industry experts, our Futures of Finance 2040 report offers a 360-degree view of the key change factors shaping the future of finance and their practical impacts for those in the sector.
35
expert views
and plenty of other data and
background information
11
change drivers shaping the future
of finance
49
future phenomena disrupting
the industry by 2040
The report includes:
In-depth analyses of 11 major change drivers and 49 key trends that are transforming the future of financial markets and banking
Each trend analysis features a list of practical impacts for industry players, helping to identify potential opportunities and risks
Detailed segmentation of key elements in the finance ecosystem, key challenges, and key opportunities
Robust and transparent research methodology and a rich summary of conclusions by professional futurists
Total 96 pages
The report answers:
What are the main drivers in the finance ecosystem?
Which trends could disrupt the industry?
Which kind of impacts may these changes cause?
Which opportunities and risks do they bring?
IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF 11 CHANGE DRIVERS AND 49 KEY TRENDS
The research report features in-depth foresight analyses on the major change drivers as well as the key trends and phenomena transforming finance and banking. Each phenomenon is categorised into the related driver, allowing the reader to see the interconnections between different trends and phenomena.
Below is a selection of some of the trends and phenomena described in the research report:
Blockchain Revolution
Collapsing Housing Markets
Embedded Finance
Environmental and Pigouvian Taxes
Geo-Economic Blocs
Improved Credit Risk Modelling
New Central Bank Instruments
Sharing Economy
And 40+ more.
Finance ecosystem parts covered
Corporate Finance
Investors & Depositors
Insurance
Shadow Bank Sector
Public Finance & Tax
Actors and activities covered
Banking
Central Banks
Fintech
Service Providers
Policies & Public Regulation
General context
Digitalisation and Cyber Risks
Demographic and Consumer Value Shifts
Global Economy and Geopolitics
Technological Developments
Political and Regulatory Environment
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WORKSHOP PACKAGE: FUTURES OF FINANCE 2040
To get even more value from the report, we recommend our complete workshop package that includes a foresight radar, Q&A and a tailored workshop with a futurist, where we’ll analyse the research findings from the perspective of your organisation’s operating environment and strategy.
What's included in the workshop package:
96-PAGE REPORT: A comprehensive collection of plausible change factors disrupting the finance sector by 2040, and insights on the potential opportunities and challenges these future changes present.
ACCESS TO INTERACTIVE FORESIGHT RADAR: Presentation of the 11 change drivers and 49 phenomena included in the report in a visual foresight radar format.
Q&A: Discussion with a futurist on the relevant topics from your perspective.
WORKSHOP: A futurist-led workshop to analyse the research findings from your organisation's perspective.
CUSTOM FORESIGHT RADAR: Together with your team, our foresight experts will map the crucial changes impacting your future operating environment and provide organisation-specific insights that can be further utilised in strategic planning.
To learn more details about the package and how it can benefit your organisation, don’t hesitate to speak with one of our foresight specialists.
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