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With digital engagement becoming a focus of both financial institutions and consumers alike, what is the future of bank branches? Will mass closures occur to reduce operating costs or will the functionality of branch offices be rethought to humanize digital delivery? A new study provides some clarity.

A new Temenos survey of global banking executives has found that 65% believe branch-based banking will be “dead” within five years, up from 35% in 2018, with the sharpest increase in Europe and North America.

Jean-Paul Mergeai is the new President of Asia Pacific, and Middle East & Africa for Temenos, having moved to Singapore in early February from his former Dubai base of seven years, from which he ran the firm’s Middle East and Africa operations.

As the CHRO for a banking technology company, I’m fortunate to see first-hand how technology is shaping the future of banking and the new and exciting career opportunities it is opening up for women in tech.

Banking software firm Temenos continues to invest and commit to the US market. The firm recently hired Jacqueline White to lead the charge in the Americas. Jacqueline has a strong background in financial services and joins me on the podcast today to talk about her mandate in leading Temenos and the firm’s relationships in the US market.