​Increasingly selective and demanding, consumers will in future expect their bank to offer a whole new set of services compared to today. Meeting consumers where they are – on their smartphones – will be the key to success for banks.

​A new proof of concept for micropayments based on blockchain technology could make journalistic content easily available, enabling media outlets to monetise low-value items.

​Consumers are increasingly brand disloyal as items become commoditised, prompting brands and retailers to offer seemingly tailored fit solutions.