All articles by Douglas Blakey
Douglas Blakey
The new challenges CFOs are facing: GlobalData webinar
The webinar will explore the expanded role that CFOs play within an organisation, including their leadership role to drive digital transformation.
FCA cracks down on crypto ads: industry reaction
From 8 October firms promoting crypto products or services will need to warn consumers not to expect protection if their investment sours
Ranked: the 59 cybersecurity unicorns you need to know about
The number of cybersecurity unicorns continues to soar reports Douglas Blakey, almost doubling in the past 12 months to total 59
The UK’s best and worst banks for customer service ranked by customers
The latest Ipsos survey of the best and worst UK banks for customer service is released
Social media platforms are struggling with social commerce adoption
Meta is to axe Facebook Live Shopping, following the ecommerce U-turn by TikTok, writes Chris Dinga
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Kroo gains UK banking licence: now for the hard bit of making money
Kroo is the latest UK challenger to obtain a banking licence and is launching its first current account into a tough and highly competitive market
UK government kicks off overdue BNPL regulatory push, sector consolidation prospects rise
The UK government confirms that BNPL lenders will be required to carry out affordability checks and must also amend marketing to ensure ads are fair, clear, and not misleading reports Douglas Blakey
Preserving access to cash will not prevent the transition to a cashless UK economy
The government will need to do more if it is to help vulnerable groups who remain cash reliant, argues GlobalData payments analyst Chris Dinga
Chatbots to make online banking efficient and more personalised
Harry Swain, retail banking analyst, GlobalData discusses the success banks such as NatWest and Bank of America are enjoying with their chatbot offerings
China’s CIPS is the biggest winner with Russia blocked from SWIFT
Arnie Cho, senior payments analyst, GlobalData discusses the implications of Russia’s exclusion from SWIFT