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LIBOR’s Demise Set to Rock the Foundations of Finance?
The 2012 LIBOR (London Inter-Bank Offered Rate) scandal rocked the financial world when it was revealed it had been manipulated for profit, culminating in combined fines of around $10 billion and a decision to cease LIBOR by the end of…
Can We Expect Google Banking in 2020?
A WSJ source recently revealed Google’s plans to offer checking accounts to the public next year, in what could be a very bold move from Alphabet to put its foot in the consumer banking sector.
Natwest & Xero Team Up in Latest Fintech Banking Colab
NatWest has recently announced a new technology integration with global accountancy software provider Xero, which will allow its subscribers to access a NatWest financing service directly from the Xero platform.
Banking on Security: Keeping Data Secure in Financial Services
Financial institutions manage a large volume of sensitive information about their customers. However, the protection of sensitive data in line with regulations, both for banks and other financial services organisations, is currently a big…
Investment Banks – Masters of the New Universe
The global investment banking landscape is shifting, with institutions cutting jobs, banks diversifying and regulators introducing new requirements while redefining older ones. Hina Chowdhary, Head of Research at independent equities…