All articles by Douglas Blakey
Douglas Blakey
Signal: ThinCats closes c.£700m funding facility
Funding taps the British Business Bank’s ENABLE Guarantee programme to support the finance provider to mid-sized SMEs growth plans
NatWest, AWS harness the power of generative AI
NatWest and AWS team up to develop responsible AI products to support goal of helping customers enhance their financial wellbeing
Only half of SMEs have a rainy-day fund to deal with surging prices and interest rate rises
Squeezed SMEs are now focused on shock proofing their businesses against future emergencies with businesses turning to changing suppliers, altering working patterns and innovation to mitigate cost pressures, reports Cynergy Bank
HSBC partners with Nova Credit: first UK bank to offer newcomers access to overseas credit history
Since partnering with Nova Credit, HSBC has reported a 79% y-o-y increase in credit card approval rates for newcomers to the UK with a credit history from eligible countries
College tuition payment plans can put student borrowers at risk: CFPB
Some loans can be confusing, carry expensive fees, and lead students further into debt
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CGI: enhancing the payments value chain
Ainsley Ward, VP Payments Consulting Services at CGI, tells EPI why CGI has a compelling story to tell clients and prospects at SIBOS as it ramps up its innovative payments solutions supporting the entire payments value chain
Signal: Rauva snaps up Banco Empresas Montepio
Deal estimated at €30m, aims to accelerate Rauva’s unicorn ambitions and continue its drive to become a fully-fledged bank
Quantum Monte Carlo Integration Engine unveiled-bank spending on quantum to soar
Banks and financial institutions are expected to increase investment in quantum computing capabilities from $80m in 2022 to $19bn in 2032, at a 10-year CAGR of 72%
Global tech chief warns UK tech talent is absent
A leading technology chief has warned that the UK’s position as a global tech hub is suffering due to a lack of tech talent within the country
New fintech regulations are actually driving innovation
Daniel Lloreda explores how traditional financial companies are adapting to new regulations and explains why stringent rules can provide a structured environment for innovation instead of stifling it