All articles by Douglas Blakey

Douglas Blakey

Enhancing risk management: The imperative for banks to refine data quality

By placing data at the centre of risk management, financial institutions can navigate the complexities of 2024 and emerge stronger and more resilient writes Adam Quirke

AU10TIX risk assessment model exposes critical vulnerabilities in identity verification processes

Free online tool provides tailored insights and recommendations to protect against identity fraud

Fraud losses dip by 4% but over £1bn stolen by criminals in 2023 reports UK Finance

The UK Finance annual fraud report details the amount its members reported as stolen through payment fraud and scams in 2023

Lack of financial footprint locks millions out of the modern economy: Socure

More than 50% of Gen Z and legal immigrants report difficulties verifying identities online

Percentage of US workers feeling financially well rises to 47%: Bank of America

2024 Workplace Benefits Report finds financial wellness gender gap widening and greater concern over cost-of-living increases

MPOWER Financing issues inaugural international student loans securitisation

$215.2m securitisation led by Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank. In total, MPOWER is putting more than $500m towards funding loans for international students in the US and Canada

FOO partners with Insightter to empower data leverage and AI-driven financial solutions

Collaboration will leverage leading data analytics and AI solutions to drive strategic innovation and growth across the MENA region’s dynamic financial sector

Atomic unveils PayLink Manage: an actionable subscription management tool for financial institutions

Solution enables users to both monitor their recurring payments and make real-time changes within the banking app

CFPB closes down and fines Western Benefits $400,000 for swindling student borrowers

Debt relief provider charged illegal advance fees and misled student loan borrowers