David Parker

David Parker

Contributor|Fintech

David is Accenture’s global Banking and Capital Markets Industry Group Lead and a member of the company’s Global Management Committee. In his 30 years at Accenture, David has supported some of the world’s largest financial services companies on strategic initiatives such as new

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Jul 13, 2026

Right Platform, Right Workload: The Banking Modernization Blueprint

Mainframes still power 80% of bank card transactions and 95% of ATM transactions. Here's why modernization isn't one-size-fits-all, and how AI reshapes the path forward.

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Mar 4, 2026

How Fintechs Are Helping Banks Scale AI Faster

Fintechs are helping banks and insurers scale AI faster - Accenture's David Parker discusses three ways that fintechs are powering the next phase of AI in finance

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Dec 3, 2025

Underwriting’s Renaissance: Can AI Transform Insurance's Foundation?

Insurance underwriting is undergoing a digital renaissance. Gen AI and Agentic AI are transforming risk assessment, boosting efficiency, accuracy and customer experience.

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Jul 31, 2025

The Next Era Of Resilience For Financial Services Firms

Banks and insurers have a history of dealing with disruption. But it's time to rethink resilience if they want to outperform peers during periods of volatility.

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May 6, 2025

What Financial Services Firms Must Get Right About Agentic AI

AI agents could create a wave of innovation that transforms banking and insurance, but there's much careful work to be done before FS firms can reach these milestones

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Mar 6, 2025

Digital Assets: What Comes Next In Financial Services?

The time is now for banks and capital markets firms with digital assets. Stablecoins and tokenized deposits are on a trajectory similar to the internet in the 1990s.

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Dec 17, 2024

Generative AI’s Role In Financial Services Demands A New Talent Strategy

As financial services firms scale gen AI, they can't overlook the impact on staff. Smart firms will embrace new talent strategies, upskilling, and cultural shifts.

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Oct 3, 2024

The Future Of AI In Financial Services

Gen AI continues to impact financial services, from hyper-personalization to co-pilots and AI agents. Here's what the future holds for this transformative technology.

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Sep 4, 2024

Universal Wallets Set To Become Consumers’ Gateway To All Things Digital

While increasingly popular, digital wallets still have notable limitations. Universal wallets could resolve these constraints and be a boon for financial services firms.

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Jul 31, 2024

Will Gen AI Agents Transform Financial Services?

Forget chatbots. Gen AI agents have taken center stage, but FS executives must reimagine their businesses to ensure that their people and the technology can both thrive.