All articles by Douglas Blakey

Douglas Blakey

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 

Given the Chance at ANZ celebrates 15 years

ANZ celebrates its 15-year partnership with the Brotherhood of St Laurence’s Given the Chance programme

Hong Kong’s digital transformation takes centre stage: what’s behind the buzz?

Emre Durusut highlights Hong Kong’s robust regulatory framework and highly developed financial infrastructure and why it is emerging as the ideal international hub

Commercial Bank and My Book Qatar partner to boost customer engagement

Commercial Bank, Qatar’s fourth-largest bank by assets, introduces CB coupons on its mobile banking app

Best Buy and Citi introduce the Bridge built by Citi Platform

Platform can help increase funding options for Best Buy suppliers through network of over 75 lenders, Including 20+ diverse financial institutions

Robinhood to acquire US-based credit card start-up X1

Stock trading app agrees $95m deal to acquire San Francisco-based no-fee credit card platform