All articles by Douglas Blakey
Douglas Blakey
The six largest US banks quit the Net Zero Banking Alliance
The leading US banks exit from the NZBA poses questions for the future of ESG programmes as Trump 2.0 kicks off, writes Jonathan Vaughan Burleigh
Private credit vs traditional banking: How private credit is filling the global lending gap
As traditional banks retreat from corporate lending, leaving businesses underserved, an opportunity opens up for private credit lenders as Michel Lowy explains
From carbon credits to climate APIs: How banks and fintechs are driving sustainability
The Climate Policy Initiative estimates that annual climate finance flows must increase to $8.5trn by 2030 to meet global sustainability goals, presenting a trillion-dollar opportunity for banks and fintech companies that facilitate green financing, writes Edward Bickerton
Trump inauguration – how will it impact the markets?
There is optimism about a pro-business, anti-regulation agenda but understandable concern regarding the new President’s unpredictability
The future of AI in fintech: Balancing innovation with safety
As AI is increasingly relied upon for mission-critical applications such as fraud detection, credit scoring, and risk assessment, Brian Wagner explains that to secure the future of fintech, AI must be built on a foundation of trust
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Multigenerational banking: The industry’s untapped win-win for banks and customers?
Traditional banks are missing a trick if they do not offer banking products that cross generational boundaries. But as Steve Round cautions, a modern, data-driven core is essential
GlobalData announces top M&A financial and legal advisers for Europe in 2024
GlobalData’s Deals Database reveals Goldman Sachs and Rothschild & Co top M&A financial advisers in Europe in 2024 with Latham & Watkins and CMS the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) legal advisers
Consumers lack awareness of the costs of BNPL: Lending Standards Board
LSB data highlights that only half are aware of late payment fees associated with Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) products
JPMorgan Chase FY 2024 earnings top forecasts with record $54bn net income
Payments fees grow by double digits for the fourth consecutive quarter, helping drive payments revenue to a record $18.1bn for the year
Global deal activity declines 6.7% in 2024 but resilience shines in some key markets, reveals GlobalData
2024 deals data highlights the nuanced dynamics of the global M&A landscape