All articles by Douglas Blakey
Douglas Blakey
Why embedded finance is the next growth frontier for banks and merchants
Merchants of all sizes and in all sectors must adapt to meet changing customer expectations and leverage new technologies to drive growth, explains Ross Taylor
Cloud Computing in Financial Services – GlobalData Strategic Intelligence new report alert
Cloud spending in financial services will hit $205bn in 2028 reveals GlobalData
The strategic needs and challenges facing fintech businesses
As cross-border growth becomes increasingly key to fintechs’ success so too is the importance of International Finance Centres as global fintechs look to scale their business, explains Elise Donovan
Monzo dodges full FCA fine with discount despite crime control failings
Monzo’s credibility will hinge on demonstrating that governance, not just growth, is embedded at its core as it plots an IPO, explains Verity Lee
FCA plans to regulate BNPL-industry reaction
Borrowers will require to pass new affordability checks from July 2026 as part of Financial Conduct Authority plans to regulate the buy now, pay later sector
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What keeps European payment executives awake at night? New Celent report alert
European banks expect regulatory changes to have the biggest impact on the payments market over the next five years, reports Celent
The cost of disharmony: Why banks must rethink the money lifecycle
Misalignment across the money lifecycle is costing financial institutions billions annually. Kanv Pandit explains how a move towards greater harmony across systems can deliver more resilient, efficient and customer-centric operations
AI in financial services: The buzz, the boom, and the blind spots in security
AI is now indispensable to financial operations. Steve Street assesses if cybersecurity is up to the task
Missed by the headlines: The true story of European tech’s Summer 2025
Oleg Khusaenov assesses the European tech scene and sets out where meaningful bets are being placed
Navigating the new age of tourism with contactless payments
José Luis Arias explains why a seamless payment experience is key for a flawless customer experience across contactless cards, mobile wallets, and QR-based payments as the summer season gathers pace