All articles by Douglas Blakey
Douglas Blakey
Saxo Bank launches 2025 Outrageous Predictions
Saxo Bank’s Chief Macro Strategist, John Hardy discusses this year’s outrageous predictions with RBI editor Douglas Blakey
The future of lending decisioning: Embracing data-driven insights
Paul O’Sullivan discusses the transformative impact of data analytics and automation on lending processes and how by leveraging diverse data sources and automating decision-making, lenders can enhance operational efficiency, improve customer experiences, and build trust
Will the UK set the global precedent for fraud reimbursement rules?
On 7 October 2024, the UK introduced a mandatory reimbursement scheme for victims of APP fraud. Silvija Krupena looks at whether the UK’s approach is the right one and whether it will set a precedent
KPMG UK joins FinTech Scotland further boosting fintech innovation in Scotland
Fintech Scotland’s cluster already includes over 250 fintech SMEs, 35 established financial and professional services institutions, global technology enterprises, academia, regulators and a supportive public sector
Bridging the gap: the barriers to ethnic minority led business growth
Emma Lovell discusses the critical role of banks and lenders in unlocking the untapped potential of ethnic minority led businesses and further steps banks should take to better serve this market segment
How the ATM will be pivotal to banks becoming more data driven in this age of omnichannel banking
Brendan Thorpe discusses how financial services institutions can improve and innovate the management of their ATM fleets and improve their operations
Paysafe and Deutsche Bank partnership facilitates digital cash withdrawal across Germany
Jonathan Vaughan Burleigh explains why Germany’s largest retail bank has teamed up with Paysafe
Embracing AI and automation: How retailers can get ahead this golden quarter
Dwaine Thomas discusses how AI-driven systems are increasingly being used to streamline payment processes, from fraud detection and prevention to optimising checkout flows and reducing cart abandonment
How M&A is reshaping competition in European banking
Current European banking deals, while beneficial for the acquiring banks, raise concerns for stakeholders with the potential for reduced competition and a slowdown in innovation, warns Harry Swain
Wealth management clients expect more personalised experience from their firms’ mobile apps, websites
JP Morgan Wealth Management ranks highest in overall customer satisfaction with the full-service wealth management digital experience according to the JD Power 2024 US Wealth Management Digital Experience Study