All articles by Douglas Blakey
Douglas Blakey
AGAM International and Swisscontact partner to accelerate financial inclusion in Bangladesh
AGAM International and Swisscontact initiative aims to accelerate financial access for thousands of factory workers
Swissquote deploys NetGuardians AI-based tools to fight financial crime
NetGuardians AI-based financial crime solutions to monitor all Swissquote transactions
Westpac H1 2023 earnings beat forecasts, net profit +22% y-o-y to A$4bn
Westpac boosted by rise in its net interest margin and rise in lending for the six months to end March but pulls cost-cutting target on inflation worries
Metro Bank and RateSetter mark Deaf Awareness Week
Metro Bank and RateSetter roll out BSL Sign Language service
TSB warns of huge fraud spikes from Meta-owned companies
Scams taking place through Meta-owned companies account for 80% of fraud cases at TSB within the three biggest fraud categories
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TD agrees revised and extended IDA deal with Schwab
The amended Insured Deposit Account agreement reflects the current market and interest rate environment
CaixaBank Q1 2023: net profit +21%, NPLs at all time-low
CaixaBank reports a 21% y-o-y rise in net profit to €855m for the first quarter boosted by higher lending, deposits and improved margins
Western Alliance Bank blasts FT report
Western Alliance issues statement disputing recent Financial Times article
TD walks away from $13bn First Horizon deal
TD unable to obtain timetable for regulatory approvals. First Horizon Bank share price plunges by 35%
Virgin Money H1 2023 pre-tax profits -33% on higher provisions
Virgin Money reports pre-tax profits of £236m down by 33% from £315m for the six months to end March due to higher impairments and higher investment costs