All articles by Jessica Longley
Jessica Longley
Credit unions: For the financially vulnerable… but not solely
Credit unions have long been known to provide a saving and lending platform for the most financially vulnerable to help them get on top of their finances. Jessica Longley speaks to Frank McKillop, communications manager at the Association of British Credit Unions, to find out if this is still the case
Are French banks’ offers targeting top students to ensure profitability?
French students have followed two major trends: They are increasingly creating their own businesses alongside their studies, as well as taking internships or studying abroad. These phenomena have led French banks to adapt their student offerings to meet the new needs. Jessica Longley reports
B Bank: the future of banking?
Launched in April, B Bank already seems to have the potential to punch above its weight. Powered by Clydesdale/ Yorkshire Banks and backed by CYBGs first-ever UK-wide marketing campaign, the new digital banking sub-brand has big plans and ambitions. Jessica Longley reports
B Bank: the future of banking?
Launched in April, B Bank already seems to have the potential to punch above its weight. Powered by Clydesdale/ Yorkshire Banks and backed by CYBGs first-ever UK-wide marketing campaign, the new digital banking sub-brand has big plans and ambitions. Jessica Longley reports
Where are the women?
Where are women in the banking sector? France and Norway are the two rising stars of gender equality. Women are reaching top positions in Spain but are forgotten on boards of directors. Germany is still lagging behind while Switzerland and Ireland finish last. Jessica Longley investigates
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Scotiabanks Tangerine to launch Digital Onboarding
Scotiabanks direct banking subsidiary, Tangerine, is launching Digital Onboarding, an improved signup experience that provides an easier, faster and secure way for clients to begin banking with Tangerine.
Standard Chartered to launch video banking to Asia, Africa and the Middle East
Standard Chartered (StanChart),the UK-headquartered bank focused on emerging markets, is to roll out video banking to more than five million clients in nine markets across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
Fintechs: Friend or foe in the world of financial services?
London has gained a reputation as a leading fintech hub, hosting more and more innovative technology start-ups but can they be considered as friends or enemies of financial services? This is exactly what Junes debate from the Digital Banking Club (TDBC) set to find out. Jessica Longley reports on the action
Digital transformation could improve bank-client relationship
A Youbiquity Finance research run by BT and Avaya, found that by focusing on digital transformation, banks could deliver better services and improve customer relationships. Convenient digital services such as video chat could help people better understand financial products and improve trust.
New UK political landscape pending
Monday proved yet another defeat for the UK as Iceland beat England 2-1 in the ironically named Euro 2016. Tweets and Facebook posts mocking the UK’s downwards spiral came pouring in as the country turned into a laughing stock.