Fintech
Sanctions cut Russia off from global payments infrastructure
Apple today joined the list of payment services providers that have cut or limited their services for Russian users, following…
A solution without a problem? The ‘digital pound’ may be dead in the water
A House of Lords report has criticised plans for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the UK, or 'digital…
Why the banking sector must act quickly to tackle evolving security threats
In this new digital age, banks can innovate, expand their portfolio of services, and improve customer experience like never before.…
Is ‘e-money’ a money laundering risk?
Investigations have linked UK-registered electronic money institutions (EMIs), which can issue pre-paid payment cards or digital wallets, to money laundering,…
Why the banking sector is looking to leverage the best in tech talent
Digital transformation has been the catchphrase of the banking industry for years, but the need to fully embrace the digital…
Health AI start-ups in the UK raised more than their fintech peers
AI-centric health-tech start-ups in the UK raised more investment this year than their peers in the fintech sector, according to…
Google Plex cancelled: Is Big Tech going cold on financial services?
Google has abandoned plans to offer bank accounts to its users. Originally announced two years ago, the Google Plex account…
Cryptocurrency: Coming to a bank near you
For Alex Manson, the moment when his employers at Standard Chartered first became interested in crypto is still sharp in…
Is the West ready to embrace QR code payments?
HSBC this week announced QR code payments are being rolled out to customers in the Middle East. It is the…
The UAE’s digital currency could capitalise on the country’s appetite for crypto
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) announced this week its plans to launch a digital currency with…