BANKS AND FINANCIAL SYSTEMS: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN THE ERA OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
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Digital transformation, banks, financial systems, fintech, blockchain, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, financial inclusion, digital payments, risk management, data privacy, decentralized finance (DeFi).Abstrak
The advent of digital transformation has significantly reshaped the landscape of banks and financial systems, introducing unprecedented opportunities and challenges. This abstract explores the dual nature of this transformation, emphasizing
the potential benefits alongside the hurdles that institutions must navigate. Digital technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, and cloud computing have revolutionized the way financial services are delivered and
consumed. They offer opportunities for banks to improve operational efficiency, enhance customer experience, and foster financial inclusion. AI-driven solutions enable personalized banking services, predictive analytics for risk management, and
fraud detection. Blockchain technology enhances transparency, reduces transaction costs, and supports the development of decentralized finance (DeFi). Furthermore, digital payment systems and fintech innovations have expanded access to financial
services, particularly in underbanked and unbanked regions.
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1. Enhance
Cybersecurity
Measures
Banks must prioritize cybersecurity to safeguard customer data and maintain trust.
Investments in advanced threat detection, encryption technologies, and continuous
monitoring are critical. Institutions should also conduct regular security audits and
educate employees and customers about cyber threats.
2. Streamline
Regulatory
Compliance
Collaboration with regulatory bodies to establish clear, harmonized standards for
emerging technologies is essential. Banks should adopt RegTech solutions to
automate compliance processes, reduce costs, and ensure adherence to complex
regulatory requirements.
3. Invest
in
Legacy
System
Modernization
Upgrading or replacing outdated infrastructure is vital to integrate modern
technologies effectively. Banks can adopt modular, cloud-based architectures to
ensure scalability, flexibility, and interoperability.
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