All articles by Douglas Blakey

Douglas Blakey

Credit builder Pave hits 450k users as access to credit options fall

In a UK first, Pave’s innovative app now provides insight into the positive impact on credit scores with both Equifax and TransUnion

i2c partners with The Bank of Missouri to empower fintechs

Banking technology provider and community bank enable next-gen, digital-first banking solutions for fintechs across the US

Newgen Software and Finastra forge strategic partnership to transform lending processes

Global provider of low code platform, Newgen Software, and Finastra aim to help banks streamline lending processes for a digital-first customer experience

UK neobank Science Card collaborates with UCL

Science Card partners with Department of Mechanical Engineering to generate research funding for neurodegenerative diseases

Nubank’s South American expansion continues apace

Blandina Hanna Szalay discusses Nubank’s international expansion plans as it builds on its success in disrupting the banking sector in its domestic market in Brazil

CFPB proposes rule to stop new junk fees on bank accounts

Proposed rule would prohibit non-sufficient funds fees on transactions declined right at the swipe, tap, or click

7-day switching: NatWest, HSBC and TSB top for net gains in Q3 2023

2023 represents a record year for UK 7-day current account switching as switch service hits 10 million total switches since launch

Consumer Duty is just the first step in overhauling the credit market in 2024

James Lynn discusses the impact of Consumer Duty in 2024 including how consumers struggle to build credit without accumulating debt and how they can be supported by financial providers

Why all retail banks should copy HSBC’s Zing

Yerbol Orynbayev explains why HSBC’s launch of its Zing offering marks a pivotal step forward in the modern era of retail banking

Customers’ virtual health: a new frontier for banking value

Dominic Howard explains how looking after customers’ health as well as their finances can deepen relationships, build trust, and set banks aside from competitors