In the Pirates with Ties interview series, we are interviewing people who are leading digital transformation and innovation in major Financial Institutions.

Natasha Kyprianides, is in charge of Digital banking and innovation at Hellenic Bank, the second largest bank in Cyprus. Their “mobile first” strategic approach debuted with a mobile banking app that cost less than 1/10 the usual app cost and was launched in 6 months. David Brear, chose Hellenic Bank, as a case study that illustrates why most banking innovation happens outside the UK.

Daily Fintech Advisers provides strategic consulting to organizations with business and investment interests in Fintech. Efi Pylarinou is a Digital Wealth Management thought leader.