All articles by Douglas Blakey

Douglas Blakey

Amdocs and BMC agree global strategic alliance

Collaboration aims to drive customer growth through connected digital ops

Gen-AI threats drive momentum for biometric identity solutions: iProov

Organisations strengthen digital onboarding and authentication reports biometric identity solutions provider, iProov

The UK is the most targeted country in Europe for cyberattacks: IBM

Europe was the most targeted region globally in 2023, accounting for 32% of incidents reported, rising from second place in 2022 with the UK experiencing 27% of attacks

Bud Financial partners with Fintech Galaxy to strengthen open banking in MENA region

Collaboration aims to take financial services personalisation to new heights

Xalts to build ‘Plaid for trade’ as it acquires Contour Network from consortium of global banks

Contour Network connects global banks including HSBC, BNP, Citi, DBS and ING to global businesses like Tata, Rio Tinto, SAIC. Xalts will launch an app ecosystem for embedded trade finance solutions on top of Contour’s rails

Global deal activity fell by 34.1% y-o-y in January 2024: GlobalData

Following the 2023 trend of declining deals activity, subdued deal-making sentiments prevail in January

The evolution of embedded finance in 2024

Luuk Visschedijk examines the intensifying synergy between AI and embedded offerings, embedded finance’s advancing lead in financial inclusion and the proliferation of cross-sector partnerships birthing innovative new services

Customer satisfaction with primary banks remains high: EPAM Continuum

The fourth annual Consumer Banking Report from EPAM Continuum underscores increasing consumer expectations for enhanced digital capabilities, with the emergence of fintech disruptors offering more personalised and convenient digital experiences

ANZ welcomes Australian Competition Tribunal Suncorp decision

Competition regulator overrule gives ANZ green light to acquire Suncorp

Harnessing the power of data: Its role in secure and unsecured lending decision-making

Paul O’Sullivan offers valuable insights into how data-driven insights empower lenders to make informed decisions, ensuring financial stability for both borrowers and lenders amidst the current economic challenges