News that the FCA is giving the green light to the Financial Ombudsman Service to have greater access to SMEs is to be welcomed. The …
It isn’t lending rate caps that will kill lenders, it’s claims
It was said that the Budget contained an ‘assault’ on the lending industry, but the truth is that this assault has been going on for …
Money 20/20: AI is the future of banking
Money 20/20 is the world’s largest fintech event, attracting industry experts and entrepreneurs alike to discuss the latest trends shaping the financial services industry. This …
US bank branch numbers continue to inch down
Only 13 banks in the US operate branch networks of over 1,000 outlets. While US bank branch closures have been slower than their Western European …
Three themes to watch for at Money20/20
During 21-24 October, industry leaders will gather in Las Vegas at Money20/20 to discuss the latest trends in payments, fintech, and financial services. The event …
‘The meteoric rise of fintech – but what about the regulatory challenges?’
Last year’s World Payments Report published by Cap Gemini and BNP Paribas, highlighted the emergence of a new payments ecosystem. This is driven by changing …
How can banks fix their cybersecurity blind spot?
Cybercrime is a global concern, and prevention is vitally important in order to reduce fraud. Collaboration between government agencies and industry-wide intelligence sharing would give …
Banorte turns corner with targeted investments in big data and channel strategy
Banorte has been one of Mexico’s strongest performing banks over the last several years. Its financial performance and market position have steadily improved year on …
P2P lending and investing in Australia: the next 6 months are make or break
In Australia, peer-to-peer (P2P) or marketplace lending has never taken off the way it did in other markets like the UK or the US. Outside …
Year-to-date share prices: world’s biggest banks present a mixed picture
2018 is not shaping to be a memorable year for the majority of bank shareholders. Only six of the world’s biggest banks are showing share …