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Jacob Mallinder

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Islamic Finance to Soar with FinTech & Standardization

25th May 2018
In a report published titled "The Future Of Banking: Islamic Finance Needs Standardization And FinTech To Boost Growth," S&P Global Ratings says it believes the global Islamic finance industry will expand slowly in 2018 and 2019. We think standardization and financial technology (fintech) could help accelerate the industry's growth in the short to medium term. […]
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What Lessons Can Be Learned from TSB’s IT Meltdown?

25th May 2018
It has emerged that TSB could be facing £16 million in fines for the catastrophic meltdown of its online banking software which prevented customers from accessing their bank accounts and using their debit cards. On the back of our Your Thoughts this week, Yaron Morgenstern, CEO at Glassbox Digital, discusses the important lessons we can […]
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Should You Diversify Your Crypto-Assets?

24th May 2018
Diversifying any investment assets sounds like a likely success in the long term, but what are the risks when it comes to cryptocurrencies? Levi Meade, Investment Analyst at Columbus Capital, provides some insight for Finance Monthly. Diversification and its benefits is an area that has been covered many times in prominent financial literature and is something that […]
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73% of Banking Workers Want Better Wellbeing Support

24th May 2018
With a rise in workplace-related stress, illnesses and mental health issues, half (50%) of working adults in the banking and financial services industries believe that businesses are not doing enough to support the physical and mental wellbeing of their employees, according to a new study. Current treatments such as health check-ups, cognitive behavioural therapy and […]
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FCA Crypto Study ‘Most Impactful’ Review In Modern Times

23rd May 2018
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) cryptocurrency review will be one of the most impactful regulatory reviews in modern times and will shape the burgeoning crypto market for years to come. The UK regulator’s proactive and cautious approach must be welcomed. This observation from Nigel Green, founder and chief executive of deVere Group, comes as the […]
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Blockchain Innovation Bigger Than the Internet?

23rd May 2018
Nearly 9 in 10 technology professionals believe blockchain technology will be as transformative for business as the internet has been. New research from Intrinsic Insights commissioned by BTL Group has revealed that after reduced costs, the main benefits of blockchain technology are greater data security and protection against cyber threats. At a time that concerns over […]
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Your Thoughts: TSB's IT Blunder

22nd May 2018
The ongoing TSB IT meltdown has been strong evidence of the risks and challenges financial institutions face daily. It has caused mass uproar from customers and severely tarnished the bank’s overall reputation. TSB started a long-planned move of 1.3 billion customer records from its former parent company, Lloyds Banking Group, to Proteo4, a platform built […]
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The Internet of Broken Things? 10 Key Facts About IoT

22nd May 2018
A recent survey shows 64% of organisations have deployed some level of IoT technology, and another 20% plan to do so within the next 12 months. This is an astonishing fact when you consider the lack of basic security on these devices, or any established security standards. Many companies are turning a blind eye to […]
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5 Key Considerations for GDPR in Finance

21st May 2018
The arrival of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is less than a week away. However, many businesses are still not prepared for the legislation shake-up that could see huge sanctions imposed for non-compliance. Experts at UK based IT support solutions company, TSG, explain for Finance Monthly what the key considerations are when it comes […]
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Equifax & HSBC team Up on Open Banking Credit Application

21st May 2018
HSBC UK has created the first live use case of open banking for credit applications using the InterConnect platform from Equifax, the consumer and business insights expert. The solution will facilitate quick affordability assessments by allowing individuals to submit their bank transaction information electronically, in less than five minutes, during an application for credit. Each […]
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Warren Buffett: Stocks Are Not In Bubble Situation Now

21st May 2018
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett speaks to CNBC's Becky Quick about what he thinks about the state of the markets today.
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Are Pro-Gamers Now Earning More Than Pro-Athletes?

18th May 2018
The viewership of major sports championships such as the Premier League, Winter Olympics and the NFL has recently taken a substantial downturn. This poses the question, is the popularity of traditional sports on the decline? A recent study conducted by Limelight showed that young men are now watching esports more than traditional sports. In fact, […]
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