UK targets fintech support as Bank of England eyes CBDC
by Ben Poole
Plans from the UK Treasury and BoE aim to boost the country's fintech and financial services.
Connectivity
Background
Corporate treasury departments have a massive connectivity problem. They have to communicate and deal internally with almost every department and operating unit within the company or the group, and…
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PwC enlists fintechs for digital banking platform
by Ben Poole
The professional services giant has teamed up with 10 UK fintechs to develop a platform that is designed to be embrace the future of banking.
Citi adds digital SWIFT gpi case resolution tool
by Ben Poole
Citi Service Insights has launched on the bank's CitiDirect BE portal.
5 key recommendations for the UK fintech sector
by Ben Poole
The UK's Kalifa Review evaluates the challenges and opportunities faced by the country's fintech sector in light of COVID-19 and Brexit.
Deutsche Bank and Mastercard intensify payments collaboration
by Ben Poole
The expanding partnership is specifically focussed on digital business payments.
Digital ‘masters of change’ will define the future
by Ben Poole
Accenture Technology Vision 2021 suggests that leadership is critical as every business becomes a technology business.
Working from home: one year on
by Ben Poole
Remote working has been the reality for many of us for almost a year now. Financial services firms are catering to this in interesting ways.
COVID-19 forced US middle market companies to embrace digital banking
by Ben Poole
A report from Greenwich Associates suggests that this move could be bad news for America's regional and community banks.
CFOs larger role in corporate digital strategy and execution
by Ben Poole
Nearly eight in 10 CFOs say that organisational disruptions from the pandemic accelerated a transformation of their roles, an Accenture report finds.
Google Cloud expands payments and settlement operations
by Ben Poole
The tech giant has partnered with BNY Mellon and Global Payments on two financial services projects aimed at boosting market efficiencies.
M&A valuations boom in second half of 2020
by Ben Poole
Deal volumes were up 18% and deal values increased 94%, according to PwC.
Four key themes to boost data-driven innovation
by Ben Poole
An Experian report shows how COVID-19 has accentuated the huge value of data in tackling the big issues.
Citi top again in global digital banking benchmarking study
by Ben Poole
The bank's CitiDirect BE platform achieves the top ranking from Greenwich Associates for 15th consecutive year.
Top 11 market structure trends for 2021
by Ben Poole
Following the mayhem of 2020, a report from Greenwich Associates explores the biggest market structure changes for the year ahead.
Amid economic uncertainty, businesses embrace change
by Ben Poole
A JPMorgan Chase survey shows US businesses focused on contingency planning, increased cash buffers, and digital platforms and processes.
Over 100 new Australian fintechs emerged in 2020
by Ben Poole
KPMG data shows lending and blockchain / cryptocurrencies as specific growth areas for fintechs down under.
Digitisation in focus at Sibos
by Ben Poole
A new online instalment of the financial services conference explored how automation has helped global trade survive and thrive during the pandemic.
EY group to support corporate digital transformations
by Ben Poole
The EY Microsoft Services Group aims to help corporates across sectors reinvent the back office with Microsoft cloud technologies and experience.
Ten Spanish companies partner on digital identity project
by Ben Poole
Blockchain-based Project Dalion has completed its concept test, and the second phase of the project begins this month.
ISO 20022 in focus with Standard Chartered
by Ben Poole
A case study from SWIFT explores Standard Chartered’s adoption of ISO 20022 and the payment experience it offers customers both into and out of Asia.
Bank of America spreading APIness
by Ben Poole
New API support revealed this week allow the bank's clients to trade and settle FX payments and enhance real-time treasury management.
COVID-19 forces a historic surge in corporate tech investment
by Ben Poole
Companies spent around US$15bn extra a week on technology during the pandemic’s first wave, but the huge surge in IT spend isn’t sustainable.
European fintech facing 2021 fall out
by Ben Poole
Research from Finch Capital points to a resilient European tech growth engine, but limited exit options beyond IPO exist for unicorns.
SWIFT announces a strategy for instant, frictionless payments and securities processing
by Ben Poole
It aims to enable seamless transactions from one account to another anywhere in the world with end-to-end transparency and predictability.