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