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Open Banking: An Opportunity for Europe’s Banks
Despite growing acceptance of open banking among European financial executives, there are fears that its benefits are not yet widely understood. What can organisations do to ensure that their transition to open banking proceeds as smoothly…
UK Government Announces £400 Million R&D Fund
Among the areas boosted by the fund are financial technology, maritime transport and industrial electronics manufacturing.
How Businesses Can Make Payments Their Competitive Advantage
Despite being riddled with historic inefficiencies, payments are often overlooked by companies. But COVID-19 has exposed how slow, outdated payment processes are hurting business. Here are three key areas where new payments technology helps…
Wirecard Collapses Into Insolvency After Week of Scandal
Days after a €1.9 billion hole was discovered in its balance sheet, the German payments company is opening insolvency proceedings and its former CEO has been charged with fraud.
Building Societies Don’t Have to Take a Backseat to Fintechs
“Building societies will never be able to keep up with startups and online-only banks," is a common platitude you may have heard thrown around. With the right investments, however, building societies can remain competitive yet.