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