Industry digitalisation analysis

Digitalization of financial intermediation and brokerage services

Easier Comparable Deals and Orderly Customer Service

Digital maturity

Typical digital maturity

Shows the level of digitalisation companies in this line of business typically operate at.

The assessment considers use of core systems, how far processes are digitalised, integrations, data readiness and advanced use of data.

A 3 means ordinary, middling maturity. A 5 is given only where real-time data, automated decisions and advanced optimisation are already a routine part of core operations.

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Digitalisation potential

Digitalisation potential

Shows the scale of business impact digitalisation could have in this line of business.

It weighs economic leverage, the scope for digital impact, the scale and repetition of processes, value lost today, and the leverage of better data and decisions.

A business area’s score is calculated from five weighted dimensions. A sector’s score is derived from the scores of its business areas.

64/100
Biggest challenge
Potential customers managed fragmentedly
Biggest opportunity
Comparison of bids without re-collection

Operating model

The facilitator collects client information and combines offers with service providers. The workflow depends on the financial product and what consulting and administration services it provides.

Credit intermediation

The intermediary collects the need for financing, applies to the lenders and compares their interest, fees and deadlines. The final financing decision is made by the lender.

Insurance mediation

The specialist compares the insurance coverage, price and exclusions appropriate to the customer's need. Documents and further questions of the customer are forwarded to the respective insurer.

Investment product advice

An authorized consultant evaluates the client's goals and circumstances, explains the product features and makes a recommendation. Its basis and remuneration terms agreed with the client are preserved.

Reception and transmission of investment orders

The broker accepts the client's instruction and passes it to the executor. Order details are recorded, checks are applied and an execution response is received.

Market context

The financial intermediary helps the client to prepare an application and compare offers from partners. Differences in offers are determined not only by price, but also by term, mandatory services and financing conditions. It is important for the client to understand the choice, and for the intermediary to continue communication without repeating the collection of documents.

  • Explanation of the differences in proposalsInterest, fees, terms or exceptions to protection must be presented in a way that allows the customer to compare them.
  • Follow-up of partner responsesThe mediator needs to see which provider responded, what additional requests were made and whether the offer is still valid.

Workflow and responsibilities

01

Services and need identification

The client is explained the role of the facilitator and the scope of the products being evaluated.

02

Collection of data and proposals

The client's relevant facts and original partner conditions are stored.

03

Comparison and explanation

The data used, the reasons for the decision and the limits of application are saved to the recommendation or service provided.

04

Client decision and transfer

The partner is transferred the permissible action, and the fact of the contract comes from the source that manages it.

05

Service delivery and fees

Follow-up actions are agreed upon and commissions or client remuneration are verified under applicable terms.

Digital maturity scale

1

Separate records and manual work

Information is mainly held in separate files or notes. Employees pass it on and reconcile it manually.

2

Organised data within individual teams

Teams record their work consistently, but sharing information with colleagues still requires considerable manual checking.

3

Partially integrated systems

Core work is managed in systems. Some information is transferred automatically, but repeated data entry remains.

4

Coordinated systems and teams

Systems deliver the required data on time. Employees can see unfinished work and know who is responsible for resolving discrepancies.

5

Continuous measurement and improvement

The team checks data quality, evaluates results and uses them to improve operations. Automation is applied where its value can be demonstrated.

Executive conclusion

Proposals are worth comparing under all the conditions important to the client. Self-service can facilitate the submission of documents, and the consultant retains the recommendation and agreed follow-up.

Related digitalisation topics

Financial Broker Client and Process PlatformDigital Needs and Eligibility AssessmentComparison of financial offersPartner Integration Solutions

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