Douglas Blakey, Author at Retail Banker International

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Lanistar unveils latest app feature with 8 virtual card colours

Fintech startup Lanistar has unveiled its latest feature, allowing customers the choice to customise their virtual payment card with one of Lanistars eight iconic colour schemes.

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Bank lending to rise by £29bn as UK dodges recession

Banks are expected to increase their lending this year as the UK economy swerves the forecast recession and the housing markets shows small signs of some revival, according to the EY ITEM Club UK bank lending forecast