All articles by Douglas Blakey
Douglas Blakey
Regulation whiplash: Why security teams fear their compliance programmes are already obsolete
Nick Hann analyses the regulatory whiplash facing security teams today and explains why organisations need a policy pivot from compliance-led to resilience-led security strategy
Identity fraud: Increasingly regionally specialised and AI-driven
Fraudsters are increasingly using AI-assisted tools to alter legitimate identity documents while preserving enough structure to pass basic checks
What BNPL regulation means for retailers and how to prepare for July 2026
George Toumbev explores the upcoming regulatory changes to DPC. What does it mean for retailers; might it reshape the checkout experience and what practical steps should brands take now to adopt?
Surge in AI tools raises alarm over rising bank fraud
AI-driven fraud is rising in digital banking; banks need stronger detection and customer education to curb growing losses, writes Bhavya Patel
FCA issues UK crypto reforms – industry reaction
FCA reveals a set of landmark crypto rules designed to strengthen the UK’s position as a global digital assets hub
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MENA Banking Excellence Awards reveals retail, digital and SME winners
Banks from 11 countries recognised for excellence across retail, digital and SME banking
Interview: Kueski’s CTO Jaime Romero on how AI is rebuilding credit infrastructure in emerging markets
As credit models evolve, Jaime Romero discusses with RBI editor Douglas Blakey the shift from static bureau-based scoring to real-time, AI-driven decisioning
Interview: Informatica’s Levent Ergin on UK banks readiness to meet climate risk regs
Climate risk is now no mere ESG reporting exercise. Levent Ergin tells RBI editor Douglas Blakey why the new regulations mark a shift from climate ‘awareness’ to embedded prudential oversight
Interview: Neo4j Global Head of Finserv Michael Down on the $442bn fraud problem banks can’t see
Michael Down, Global Head of Financial Services at Neo4j, tells RBI Editor Douglas Blakey that the fraud challenge for banks is not just scale, but is also, crucially, visibility
South Korea’s rise in household debt raises questions over financial stability
Korea’s May household borrowing surge, fuelled by stock FOMO and cheap credit, raises debt and default risks—especially for youth, writes Bhavya Patel