All articles by Douglas Blakey
Douglas Blakey
How smaller banks and PSPs can turn fraud prevention into a competitive edge
The new rules on APP reimbursement pose significant challenges for smaller banks and PSPs but these institutions are more agile than larger players and can adopt cutting-edge technologies to stay ahead, argues Marie-Christine Diaz
Why KYC automation is a must for financial institutions
Daniel Meyer explains why financial institutions must automate Know-Your-Customer (KYC) processes to minimise fraud risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and streamline operations
Pensions dashboard won’t be the silver bullet for the lost pots issue – but fintech might be
Marco Ross highlights the limitations of the incoming pensions dashboard, the rising issue of lost pension pots and why fintech solutions are needed now
Interview: Jenius Bank President John Rosenfeld discusses ‘how to improve consumer trust in banking’
John Rosenfeld tells RBI editor Douglas Blakey there are three key areas banks need to prioritise to regain consumer trust, improve satisfaction, and increase loyalty
Interview: Artis Partners co-founder, Victor Basta
The newly launched boutique firm will focus on delivering high-value exits for US and European growth stage companies. Co-founder Victor Basta speaks with Douglas Blakey
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Majority of Canadians feel financially paralysed due to rising costs: RBC
RBC’s Craig Bannon discusses with RBI editor Douglas Blakey research highlighting the pressing concerns of Canadians as their financial flexibility continues to erode
UK 7-day current account switching: 1.2 million switches in 2024
Nationwide posts the highest net switching gains in the latest quarterly stats, followed by Barclays, TSB and Lloyds. Annual figure for 2024 dips by 18% or 266,000 switches following a record 2023
DeepSeek AI breakthrough – sector reaction
If DeepSeek is to be believed, its AI model was crafted at a fraction of its US rivals. The dramatic impact on markets comes as little surprise – the financial services reacts
MUFG agrees multi-year partnership with LPGA star Yuka Saso
The Japanese golfer is currently ranked 17 in the world according to the latest Rolex Women’s golf rankings
Navigating DORA: Strengthening financial resilience with automation
John Stevenson explains how automation can optimise resource allocation to bolster threat response and regulatory compliance for those in financial services