All articles by Isaac Hanson
Isaac Hanson
Signal: Fraud increasing among Millennials, Gen Z – internet use key factor
Millennials make up almost half of fraud victims online, despite increasing focus on the topic from banks.
Banks may find opportunity in the metaverse, but short-term caution advised
With a dwindling user base and high entry cost, the benefits of the metaverse for banks are lacking, at least for now.
Signal: Chinese economic worries not affecting retail banking hirings, yet
Hirings in Chinese retail banks remain similar to last year despite Western concerns over the economy.
Signal: TSB’s fintech programme allows easy access to innovation
The return of TSB’s fintech focused Innovation Lab highlights the benefits of partnering banks and start-ups.
Signal: Italian banks’ shares rally after U-turn, but the damage is done
Banks are struggling to recover from a surprise windfall tax announced Monday despite a government ‘clarification’ the day after.
Signal: H1 hirings down, but European banks are looking for staff
Some European banks are bucking the trend, but sector confidence is clearly low at 2023 halfway mark.
Filings signal: Asia-Pacific, Middle East top environment mentions
As the hottest July on is record reported, banks in Asia-Pacific are focusing on environmental concerns.
Tweets of the week: NatWest shorts and mortgage hikes
NatWest have faced plummeting share prices this week – but some people have profited from the chaos