All articles by Douglas Blakey
Douglas Blakey
Following two years of little-to-no growth, eurozone bank lending forecast to grow from 2025 -EY
Europe is turning an economic corner according to the latest EY European Bank Lending Economic Forecast
Allica Bank sponsors World Stone Skimming Championships
Unique partnership highlights Allica Bank’s dedication to supporting businesses and communities across the UK
RBC looks at HSBC Canada acquisition as a catalyst for “accelerated growth”
RBC’s HSBC Canada deal positions it as the bank of choice for newcomers and commercial clients with international needs. RBC clients gain access to HSBC’s trade finance and cash management capabilities while expanding the product suite and distribution channels for HSBC’s clients
Patience and targeted policies are key to promoting banking competition in New Zealand
Fostering innovation and encouraging new digital players represent the best options if New Zealand regulators are to succeed in their drive to ramp up competition in the retail banking sector, writes Benjamin Hatton
Microbusinesses struggle to make over £10,000 in salary: Zempler Bank research
47% of microbusinesses have less than £1,000 in savings. The most common policy demand from microbusinesses is for tax breaks to encourage entrepreneurship
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Fed must deliver 50-point rate cut in September to avert recession: Nigel Green
CEO of deVere Group, Nigel Green, warns that only bold, decisive action from the Fed can prevent an economic catastrophe
US maintains robust lead over peers with 2.4% YoY growth in VC funding during January-July 2024, reveals GlobalData
The US remains a dominant force in the VC landscape, far outpacing any other market
Building Trust with Gen Z Customers: Data protection and personalised experiences
Nitin Seth discusses key strategies that financial institutions need to adopt to meet the needs of Gen Z
2025 RBI Asia Trailblazer Awards: Entries open
We are thrilled to announce the 2025 edition of the Retail Banker International Asia Trailblazer Awards!
How SaaScada helped Allica Bank solve the impossible question of SME banking
Allica Bank is on a mission to remedy one of the major issues facing UK mid-sized businesses – the lack of tailored banking products and services optimised for businesses with 20-200 employees