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Monostep Finance

A previously complex industry enters a new phase of streamlining

Implications - Due to the fast pace of modern living and the digitization of the world at large, processes such as purchasing have reduced to two steps or less to great success. This monostep approach is infiltrating other industries that are notoriously complex, such as finance. This is especially important as the Millennial comes as adult age, as it accommodates their need for instant gratification.
Workshop Question - If you were to leverage a monostep approach within your business, where would you integrate it?
Trend Themes
1. Monostep Approach - Streamlining complex industries by reducing the purchasing process to two steps or less.
2. Mobile Payment Apps - Facilitating payment through smartphones, apps have disrupted the P2P, personal payment, express checkout and hand payment sectors.
3. On-demand Services - Companies offering flexible and episodic services for users in need of peace of mind without commitment.
Industry Implications
1. Finance - Digital finance streamlining the purchasing process and enabling on-demand payment services.
2. Technology - Advancements in biometric payments are changing how people transact.
3. Retail - Express checkout apps are reducing queuing times and infrastructure costs for retailers, while mobile payment apps demonstrate new revenue streams.
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Featured Examples

Express Checkout Apps
Express Checkout Apps
'Perpule 1Pay' Simplifies Retail Payment Systems and Reduces Queues
‘Perpule 1Pay’ is a self-checkout app that can be used through participating retail partners like Hypercity and Spar in India for the purposes of significantly speeding up the process of... MORE
Hands-Free Banking Apps
Hands-Free Banking Apps
Dutch ING Customers are Able to Transfer Money by Speaking Out Loud
Transferring money on a smartphone just became easier for Dutch ING customers thanks to a new feature on the app that allows for voice-controlled mobile banking. The first bank in Europe to offer... MORE
On-Demand Insurance Services
On-Demand Insurance Services
Sure Lets Subscribers Sign Up for Impromptu Life Insurance Programs
Sure is an on-demand life insurance platform that specializes in flexible and episodic services for those who don’t want to commit to a long-term contract. Recognizing the varying needs of... MORE
Palm Print Payments
Palm Print Payments
Lotte Card's 'Hand Pay' Lets Consumers Pay by Scanning Their Palm
Korean credit card company Lotte Card recently launched ‘Hand Pay’ as a biometric payment service in the world that allows shoppers to pay for their purchases simply by scanning the palm... MORE
P2P Payment Apps
P2P Payment Apps
The ScrewCash Eases Payments Between Individuals and Business Alike
Screwcash is a self-explanatory payment app, designed by two Indian entrepreneurs, that is designed to make it easier than ever for you to eschew physical legal tender in favor of a one-stop payment... MORE
Personal Payment Apps
Personal Payment Apps
The Crowdfunding Site Tilt Now Offers One-to-One Payment Options on Its App
Tilt is now offering one-to-one payments in addition to its crowdfunding platform. Tilt is launching the one-to-one payment option for international users. Making the feature available... MORE

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