Fintech people tend to think — and opine — about the future a lot. The start of a new year is as appropriate a time as any for their prognosticating. Several declarations about what’s in store for 2017 have already been put forth here. But with the emergence of Jetsons-esque technologies like chatbots, digital assistants and the internet of things, the only certainty is that the industry is going to change in the coming years. So a few more informed predictions for the 12 months ahead can only help bankers to game out likely scenarios. Whether it’s through IoT devices, fintech platforms, virtual assistants or chatbots, people will likely spend more time connecting to their money through such channels and less time directly interacting with their banks. Read more: americanbanker.com
