All articles by Douglas Blakey
Douglas Blakey
Stop the fearmongering: Five ways Rachel Reeves can champion SMEs
Douglas Grant, MD at Conister Bank, argues that as the UK economy begins to show signs of recovery, it is imperative to empower small and medium-sized enterprises with the support they need to thrive
UK’s APP reimbursement policy comes into effect – industry reaction
10 industry leaders discuss the implications of the initiative, designed to ensure that victims of fraud are reimbursed in a consistent way
Regulation a key driver of sustainability for Australian organisations – Capgemini
Six out of ten executives are concerned that their organisation’s sustainability efforts might appear insincere to the public, up from only 11% in 2023
Chase launches major new advertising campaign and brand platform
Initiative comes three years after Chase’s launch in the UK and signifies the next step in its growth as it continues to broaden its product offer and supports a wider range of customers’ financial needs
India overtakes China in MSCI index as demand for Indian stocks surges
India’s economic growth has outpaced China’s for the year to date and is forecast to continue doing so, explains Heike van den Hoevel
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UK-wide innovation challenge launches, transforming customer outcomes and driving innovation
FinTech Scotland, SuperTech (West Midlands) and eight industry collaborators launch a new innovation challenge aimed at enhancing consumer outcomes with technology and data
Is there a danger of over-regulation stifling competition?
Exploring the pros and cons of regulation, Roger Alexander uses real-world case studies to illustrate how different strains of the industry have either benefited from or been hindered by regulatory changes
India dominates global IPO race with over 220 deals in first eight months of 2024, reveals GlobalData
Investor sentiment towards IPOs continues to improve, buoyed by the strong aftermarket performance witnessed in 2023
Going for gold: Which countries are leading the Pay by Bank race in 2024?
Speed and security are the biggest decider for consumers when choosing their payment method. Lena Hackelöer assesses which nation is leading the race to adopt the increasingly popular Pay By Bank option
Looking to escape from technology? Finding returns beyond Big Tech
Alberto Matellán says that once the AI sector’s wave of euphoria passes, some companies will see their value decline, while the better positioned ones will continue to rise