Google Plex cancelled: Is Big Tech going cold on financial services?
The decision by Google to shelve plans to launch bank accounts shows the march of Big Tech into financial services is not going to be a smooth one.
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Cryptocurrency: Coming to a bank near you
Mainstream financial institutions are getting interested in Bitcoin and Ethereum. Regulators are, too.
Is the West ready to embrace QR code payments?
QR codes are a popular method of payment in China, and could be ready to spread around the world. But the technology is not without its risks.
The UAE’s digital currency could capitalise on the country’s appetite for crypto
Crypto currencies are popular in the UAE, and plans for a government-issued digital coin could remove some of the associated risks.
Why has the FCA banned cryptocurrency exchange Binance?
Concerns about money laundering could be behind the move, but hitting coin exchanges is also one of the only ways to regulate digital currencies.
Bankers beware: Big Tech’s investment in fintech is growing
Tech giants are investing heavily in fintech, potentially eroding legacy banks' positions in consumer finance even as they partner with them.
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Covid-19 accelerated the demise of cash. Do we need to revive it?
Cash payments plummeted during the pandemic. Now, some experts are calling for government support to keep cash available to consumers and SMEs.
‘Fintech pledge’ could help the insurance industry finally embrace the benefits of tech
The insurance industry is a digital laggard, but a UK government scheme for financial services could extend cooperation between major insurers and tech start-ups
The wealth management industry is on the brink of a digital overhaul
The wealth management industry was slow to digitise and left the door open to disruption by fintechs. But digitisation may not be 'winner takes all'.
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Covid-19 has increased cybersecurity risk to the fintech ecosystem
Cyber threats are among the top risks that have increased during the pandemic, according to the majority of financial regulators.
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