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What is the EU General Data Protection Regulation?
Its been a long time coming, but the new EU data security and privacy law, known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is close to being finalised, writes Andy Green
Banking Should Take Inspiration from mainstream retail
Peter Sieyes, Associate VP of Digital Integration Services at Infosys, looks at how today’s banks should be inspired by the mainstream retail world
Time for a bit of branching out
As digitalisation sweeps the banking world, the question of what role the branch will play in the future of the industry, if any, is still being hotly debated. The RBR Branch Transformation Conference offered up a whole host of concepts, from drive-thrus to specialist meetings conducted virtually from your sofa writes Alexander Atkins
Saudi banks ready for a digital future
Saudi Arabias retail banking industry is ready to take on the digital future according to Ali Alomran, the deputy general manager for Technology Services at Arab National Bank, speaking at a roundtable in Riyadh, reports Alexander Atkins
BGEO Group records high Q3 earnings
The BGEO Group, formerly known as Bank of Georgia, has reported a large rise in profits in its third quarter earnings, jumping nearly 30%. The bank stated a rise to GEL80.9m ($33.9m) as well as a 39.4% rise in the banking division.
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Moroccan banks prepare to tackle the digital generation
There is a tsunami coming in the next five years and we dont want to miss it declared Driss Maghraoui, Executive Director at Attijariwafa Bank, whilst addressing a roundtable conference in Casablanca, reports Alexander Atkins
New Start-ups to Receive Wells Fargo Funding as Part of its Accelerator Programme
Wells Fargo, the US fourth largest bank by assets, has announced that it would invest up to $500,000 in three start-up companies who were selected for its fall class 2015 in the Wells Fargo start-up accelerator.
Worlds first accredited degree in customer contact management launched
Firstsource Solutions and Ulster University are launching the worlds first accredited degree in customer contact management. The degree will be a BSc (Hons) in Customer Contact Management and will be delivered through an online curriculum through the Ulster University Business School.
Ex-Google chief launches new fintech SalaryFinance
Ex-Google UK chief Dan Cobley has launched new fintech (financial technology) company, SalaryFinance. The new company allows working people to consolidate their debts and loans into one SalaryFinance loan, and pay them back through salary deductions.
Tesco Bank is scrapping monthly fees on current accounts
Tesco Bank has announced that it is scrapping monthly £5 fee on current accounts.Tescos announcement comes on the heels of Santander announcing it is going to more than double the fees for its 123 current accounts.