Research from Dun & Bradstreet reveals that UK businesses prompt payments deteriorated in in the three months to June (Q2). On average, less than a third (31.5%) of payments were made on time compared to 31.3% in the previous quarter. The average payment delay in the UK is around 15 days, two days higher than […]
On the back of Deutsche Bank’s recent ordeal, Finance Monthly gets the lowdown from Zac Cohen, General Manager at Trulioo, who discusses the steps banks and other financial institutions can take to strengthen their fight against money laundering. Deutsche Bank recently made headlines after the German financial watchdog BaFin appointed an independent auditor to monitor […]
A decade on from the great financial crisis and the fall of Lehman Brothers and Europe’s financial services is the only sector not to have returned to pre-crash levels. Below Finance Monthly hears some expert commentary from Beranger Guille, Global Editorial Analytics Director at Mergermarket, an Acuris Group company, on the current state of European […]
No one likes to think about worst case scenarios such as death or illness, but having a rainy day plan for our money is vital for our loved ones and to give you peace of mind. Here, Jason Lowe discusses the numerous and simple steps you can take to start planning ahead and protect your […]
Phil Sugden, Director at flexible workspace solutions provider, Portal Group, discusses below how the Managed Office Solutions concept has reduced the risk of capital expenditure for fast-growing companies when relocating offices. In a rapidly evolving market place, businesses are often growing at an entirely unpredictable rate. While growth is one of the most highly valued […]
The growing necessity to adapt rapidly to disruptive technologies and react to shifts in the market at an accelerated pace, is driving ‘agility’ in the financial services sector. Below Adam Gates, Principal at Odgers Connect, explains why the financial services sector is increasingly turning to independent consultants over traditional management consultancies. Firms are increasingly looking […]
Banking apps are set to have the biggest impact on commercial banking within the next five years according to more than two thirds (68%) of commercial bankers, a study has revealed. Banking apps are also predicted to become one of the most disruptive technologies during the same time period. Only cryptocurrencies (56%) and virtual assistants […]
The Bank of England (BoE) has released its latest data on mortgage lending this morning which reveals that new lending commitments are at their highest level since 2008 Q1. BoE also reports that first time buyers increased their share of the market to 21.4% in Q2 2018 - a rise of 1.8% against the previous […]
Initial Coin Offerings are one of the most tempting investment options for those hoping to profit from the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency. However, the lack of regulation has allowed ICO investors to become targets of sneaky schemes. Though ICOs have snowballed, with more than 750 being invested in during 2018 alone, the number of scams […]
Zac Cohen, General Manager at Trulioo, discusses the key considerations for businesses before engaging in commerce in high-risk countries. Doing business internationally is a complicated undertaking. Aside from the standard logistical challenges associated with doing business globally, organisations have to factor in considerations specific to different regions and countries. These considerations may include factors such […]
Chief Financial Officers (CFO) are playing a critical role in driving digital disruption across the organization, according to new research from Accenture. Today’s CFOs oversee more than just the finance function and are now integral players in directing enterprise-wide digital investments and managing their economic outcomes and impacts. The research report, The CFO Reimagined: From […]
Since the beginning of the digital age, the financial industry has gone through a shake-up, and it is now estimated financial services make up 14% of spend is invested in online marketing channels. However, attributing the success of these channels throughout the customer journey, whether online or offline, is proving to be a common challenge […]
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