All articles by Douglas Blakey
Douglas Blakey
BMO celebrates Pride with return of Rainbow Deposits
For the third consecutive year, BMO Rainbow Deposits campaign invites people to spot, snap and deposit rainbows at BMORainbowDeposits.com
Newgen launches LumYn
Described as the world’s first Gen AI-powered hyper-personalisation platform for banks, LumYn aims to transform the banking industry with 2X more conversions and 10X faster targeted product launches
CFPB launches inquiry into junk fees in mortgage closing costs
Rising fees are draining down payments, pushing homeownership out of reach
FintechOS secures $60m in Series B+ funding
Funding round enables FintechOS to accelerate global expansion, making core modernisation more accessible for the financial services industry
A day visiting five branches-some random jottings
Visiting five branches in one day was a novel experience these days and in four of the five cases, exceeded expectations
Cybersecurity regulations in the banking sector need streamlining to bolster cyber-resilience
Compliance alone is not enough to achieve cyber-resilience explains Suneet Muru. In addition to the need for regulatory requirements to be consolidated, banks must deploy emerging technologies to optimise cyber defence
Bank and credit card apps and websites struggle to find ways to stand out
The user experience is becoming increasingly homogenised, reports JD Power with financial management tools and virtual assistants representing the new frontier in digital experience
128th Boston marathon presented by Bank of America raises a record-breaking $71.9m
The 2024 total surpasses the previous record of $40.2m set last year
Capital gains: Why Britain needs AI transformation in London
The success of AI in London’s financial sector is not just beneficial but necessary for the UK’s broader economic health explains Marc Warner
SeedBlink aims to transform tech equity ownership in Europe
Equity and investment company launches all-in-one equity management and investment platform