. What are the success factors in the Scotiabank-Kabbage partnership?
2. Under what conditions is the same model applicable?When will the Scotiabank-Kabbage model not work?
3. Under what circumstances should Scotiabank seek fintech partnerships?
4. Identify a sector (e.g., international payments, blockchain, lending or wealth management) and a geographic market where a fintech partnership would create value for Scotiabank, and explain why.
5.Based on your answer to question 4, what recommendations would you make to Scotiabank’s executives for a three-year plan, choice of partner, reason for the partnership, and suggested procedure (i.e.,what partnership model to follow)?
6. What challengers is Scotiabank facing in the blockchain sector? What are the implications for the bank’s blockchain partnership strategy?