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Banking & Finance Were the Most Vulnerable Web Applications in 2017

31st May 2018
Positive Technologies has announced its latest report from its own audits of web application security: Web Application Vulnerabilities in 2017. The results, collated through the security firm’s automated source code analysis through the PT Application Inspector, detected vulnerabilities in every single web application tested in 2017. Among the key findings, 94% of applications had at least one […]
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Volvo: Finance Needs to Bet on the Future to Thrive in Digital Age

31st May 2018
Determined CFOs need to stay ahead of the game if they are to make an impact in an ever-changing market landscape, says Philippe Henriette, SVP of Finance, Processes and IT for Volvo Construction Equipment. Below Phillippe discusses the drive that’s needed to push finance into the digital age. The finance function has expanded from a […]
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M&S Needs to Think Like a Start-Up

30th May 2018
Pat Lynes is a business transformation expert, Founder and CEO of Sullivan & Stanley and the author of ‘The Interim Revolution’. Below he what disruptive technology can mean for companies like Marks & Spencer. If it wasn’t apparent that there’s a desperate need for businesses to build a strong transformation ability, then surely a monster […]
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BMW Recall: Key Considerations When Facing a Potential Product Recall

30th May 2018
Ordering a product recall can give even the hardiest CEO cold sweats, yet if the latest BMW recalls tells us anything it’s that a lengthy delay can cause even more problems. How should businesses approach a recall and what are the best ways of preventing a quality failure? Vincent Desmond, CEO of the Chartered Quality […]
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Your Thoughts: M&S to Close 100 Shops

29th May 2018
Recent news reports regarding Marks & Spencer’s shop closures have left other high street retailers feeling fearful about profits. With plans to close 100 stores by 2022, in what M&S bosses are calling a re-organization of the entire retail chain, the aim is to turn a third of its in-store sales into online sales. This […]
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Businesses Must Take the Backlash Against Globalism Seriously

29th May 2018
Is globalised trade in reverse? Is protectionism on the rise with the potential of a spreading trade war? These are questions at the top of many business leaders’ minds. The answer to both these questions is yes, and business models are going to have to change as a result. Dr Joe Zammit-Lucia, co-author of ‘Backlash: […]
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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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