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Articles by Jacob Mallinder

The Financial Job Market: London Vs New York

24th October 2018
Earlier this month Z/Yen published their global financial centres index which stated that for the first time in 15 years, New York has overtaken London as the world’s top financial centre. The report focused on a number of factors including infrastructure and reputation and was combined with a survey to show the most attractive financial cities. To […]
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Poor Data Understanding in FS Is Hampering Efforts to Drive a Positive Customer Experience

23rd October 2018
In today’s digital world, data is a vital asset that gives organisations the ability to uncover valuable insights about customer behaviour, which ultimately provides businesses with a competitive edge. However, new research commissioned by managed services provider Claranet has revealed that UK financial services organisations are struggling to capitalise on the vast amounts of customer […]
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FS Firms Admit Spending Almost One Million Pounds on Failed or Cancelled Projects

23rd October 2018
For almost three quarters (73%) of financials services leaders, customers are the main driving force behind their company’s digital transformation, however fear of failure is holding back the implementation of digital projects, with almost three quarters of financials services leaders put off by the costs of failed projects. This comes as no surprise, as seven-in-10 […]
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How to Prepare for the Next Global Recession

22nd October 2018
A decade after the global recession, the world’s economy is vulnerable again. Ryan Avent, our economics columnist, considers how the next recession might happen—and what governments can do about it.
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When the Infallible Becomes Fallible: Keeping Customer Payment Information Safe

22nd October 2018
As payment methods become more seamless to cater for consumers who demand a quick and easy user experience, concerns around protection of payment details have been mounting. Here Finance Monthly hears from James Romer, Chief Security Architect for SecureAuth, on the ins and outs of customer payment information, how it’s controlled and the potentials for […]
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Who Is the Real Winner of the Apprentice 2018?

19th October 2018
The Apprentice recently returned for a 14th series, as 16 entrepreneurs and impresarios battle it out to win a significant investment in their respective business ventures from Lord Alan Sugar. Creditsafe analysed the key financial data of each contestant to identify which hopeful is the real winner when it comes to business success, with former […]
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Banks Must Learn from the Danske Scandal or Pay the Price

18th October 2018
Below Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli, considers the Danske Bank scandal and wonders why so many banks are weak on money laundering prevention. Thomas Borgen’s reign as CEO of Danske Bank has ended after the board recently ousted him as CEO with immediate effect. The announcement came after revelations about the huge scale of money […]
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How Are Brits Financing Their Property Investments?

17th October 2018
When it comes to buying a property, UK homebuyers may rely predominately on mortgages and cash payments, but their knowledge towards other financial products is limited, new research by Market Financial Solutions (MFS) has revealed. The bridging lender commissioned an independent, nationally representative survey among more than 2,000 UK adults to uncover just how Brits have been […]
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5 Things for Finance & Accounting to Look Forward to

17th October 2018
A traditional industry like finance and accounting doesn’t often go through many changes. However, with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and automation, technology is having – and will continue to have – a huge impact on every business; changing the way people work within an organisation. And, finance departments are not exempt […]
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Accounting Sector Continues 'Slight' Shift Towards Digital

16th October 2018
Accounting departments in UK businesses have continued to shift towards digital practices, but more than four in 10 (41%) continue to rely on paper-based processes, according to new independent research. The 'Changing trends in the purchasing processes of UK businesses' report, commissioned Invu, revealed a slight reduction in the number of businesses relying on paper-based […]
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Can Fitbit Data Help Life Insurance Quotes?

16th October 2018
New research from MoneySuperMarket reveals that a third of Brits (33%) currently use a smart device to monitor their health, capturing data that could help identify health issues and affect the way life insurance premiums are calculated. With the number of connected wearable devices set to rise further in 2019,  MoneySuperMarket research reveals that millennials […]
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Will a Brexit Plan to Use Blockchain Solve the Irish Border Issue?

15th October 2018
Ever since the UK’s decision to leave the EU was announced, there has been a lot of speculation surrounding what will happen to the Irish border. Northern Ireland is part of the UK, which would leave the EU when Brexit goes through, but the Republic of Ireland will remain in the EU. This has led […]
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