All articles by Douglas Blakey
Douglas Blakey
Truist Foundry launches Long Game mobile app to foster healthy financial habits
Rooted in behavioural economics and gamification, the Truist app provides a chance to earn monetary rewards to boost savings
First Up with RBCxMusic programme adds 20 emerging music artists to its roster
RBCxMusic provides up-and-coming musical talent with funding, mentorship, networking and performance opportunities
Bank of America awards $3m to Obama Foundation
Bank grants funding to power programmes that increase diversity by supporting workforce development opportunities and Accelerate Positive Change in Chicago Communities
Help is available for those who need it: FCA
More and more UK consumers are struggling to make loan repayments, but the FCA and UK Finance say that help is available
Consumer crypto trading should be regulated as gambling: Treasury Select Committee
The UK Finance Ministry Treasury Select Committee calls for consumer trading in unbacked crypto to be regulated as gambling
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Gen Z anxiously navigates financial firsts, shift everyday spending behaviour
Gen Z want to improve their relationship with money and looks to a more mindful approach to financial advice: Interac
An unknown variable: the payment sector must address some VRP concerns before it’s too late
Variable Recurring Payments (VRPs) are being hailed as the future of business. Mark Hartley, CEO and Founder of BankiFi assesses if VRPs actually benefit businesses
Xebia – a phenomenal 2022 and on track to hit ambitious growth targets: CEO
Anand Sahay Global CEO, Xebia tells RBI that the firm is on track to achieve ambitious growth targets and expansion plans following a phenomenal 2022 including no fewer than eight acquisitions
Apple makes smart move with Savings account
Apple has scored an early hit with its high interest savings account, attracting almost $1bn in deposits inside four days of its launch, writes Ciaran Yates
GlobalData Social Media Analytics reveals top 10 companies lording over BNPL conversations past 12 months
GlobalData research notes a drop in BNPL-related social media discussions since June 2022