All articles by Douglas Blakey
Douglas Blakey
Salt Bank debuts – new Romanian digital bank built in under 12 months
GFT and Engine by Starling aim to set new digital banking benchmark in Europe
BNPL: CFPB acts to ensure consumers can dispute charges and obtain refunds
Agency’s interpretive rule addresses Buy Now, Pay Later lender obligations to investigate disputes and refund charges
US startups raise $34.2bn VC funding during January-April 2024, finds GlobalData
The US continues to lead the global VC funding landscape in terms of deals volume as well as value
DORA: A timely shift in cybersecurity for the financial world and beyond
DORA’s focus on precision timing as key to operational resilience has far-reaching implications for security within the finance world – and other industries could follow suit, writes Richard Hoptroff
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
Top 20 APAC banks see 4.3% revenue growth in 2023 amid economic recovery, finds GlobalData
13 of the top 20 banks in APAC region are based in China
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