All articles by Douglas Blakey
Douglas Blakey
UK Chancellor to sign financial services agreement with EU
Aim is to establish a constructive, mutually beneficial relationship between the UK and EU in financial services
FS sector still values ‘critical thinking skills’: PwC
‘Soft skills’ such as critical thinking and adaptability remain more important than digital skills despite the rise in tech advances like blockchain, gen AI and cryptocurrencies, according to research from PwC
Fireblocks expands support for banking & financial institutions
Fireblocks releases a flexible range of deployment models allowing banks to configure the Fireblocks platform to their existing IT infrastructure and security policies
Quant technology used in Bank of England’s CBDC project now available to any business
Quant unveils Overledger Platform: the infrastructure used in Project Rosalind
Phish, RATs, and Mules – scams that make up the new fraud menu
Gemma Staite analyses the fraud landscape in the UK, Europe, and beyond, and highlights where financial institutions can grab the bull by the horns to quash rising fraud levels
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Danske selects Infosys as strategic partner
Deal to accelerate digital transformation incorporates Infosys acquisition of Danske Bank’s IT centre in India, expands Infosys’ footprint and reinforces commitment to the Nordics
NatWest and WWF agree strategic partnership
NatWest and conservation organisation WWF announce strategic partnership to support a sustainable transition for the UK food and agricultural sectors
Eurozone bank lending growth to fall this year and next: EY
Total bank lending across the eurozone is expected to report modest growth of 2.1% in 2023 and 1.7% in 2024, amid high and increasing interest rates and ongoing high inflation, according to EY forecasts
UK Chancellor agrees new support measures for mortgage holders
UK mortgage borrowers will be able to make a temporary change to their mortgage terms, then return to their original deal within six months without impacting their credit score
Personalised financial advice: key to retail bank customer engagement
Bank of America ranks highest in customer satisfaction with retail banking advice ahead of Citi and KeyBank according to JD Power’s 2023 US Retail Banking Advice Satisfaction Study