1516 Results from 2023
Yahya Mohamed Mao Head of Business Development & Marketing at Swiss GRC
In a remarkable turn of events in the Swiss banking sector, UBS has come to the rescue of Credit Suisse, a move that has garnered much attention in the financial world. This article examines the recent developments that led to this significant decision, as well as the implications it may have on the industry and clients of both banks. The Backgrou...
21 March 2023 /retail /markets Banking
Sheridon Glenn Global VP, Strategic Markets & Initiatives at Guidewire
The number and severity of natural disasters continue to rise, with more flooding, hailstorms, wildfires, tornadoes and hurricanes on the horizon. Research from Munich Re estimates that hurricanes and floods could total $120bn in insurance losses in 2022, which clearly impacts the livelihood of those in the areas affected, and consequently also...
21 March 2023 /inclusion Financial Risk Management
Uldis Teraudkalns CEO at Nexpay
I’ve lost count of the times I’ve read breathless blogs about the imminent collapse of fiat currencies and the mass adoption of all things to do with Web3 and cryptocurrencies. I can only assume that there is a large group of people who believe - or want you to believe - that a lever is about to be pulled, ejecting the whole world of traditional f...
21 March 2023 /payments /crypto Fintech
Guy Melamed CEO at Exberry
The January 31 cyberattack on Ion Markets, a middle- and back-office software vendor serving futures execution and clearing firms, prompted calls at a CFTC hearing on March 8 for a greater emphasis on collaborative responses to future attacks and for greater scrutiny of fintech companies’ cyber risk management. The attack disrupted some activity ...
21 March 2023 /crime
Retired Member
As a society, we rely heavily on banks to keep our financial systems running smoothly. However, recent events have shown that there is vulnerability in the system and even the most established and reputable banks are not immune to turbulence. With the failures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and Credit Suisse still fresh in our minds, it's ...
21 March 2023 /regulation /wholesale Treasury Management
Grant MacDonald Director of Financial Crime at Experian
Financial crime is a major challenge faced by banks worldwide, and the fight against it requires sophisticated tools and approaches. In the UK, transaction monitoring (TM) has been the backbone of banks' efforts to deter financial crime. However, the TM approach has one critical flaw: it does not provide a cross-industry view of financial transact...
21 March 2023 /retail /crime Banking Strategy, Digital and Transformation
Steve Haley Director of Market Development and Partnerships at Mojaloop Foundation
As the world signals a potential recession, now more than ever small investments in inclusive financial infrastructure will potentially go a long way for migrant workers, small businesses and sole proprietors supporting families within emerging nations and across international borders. According to the McKinsey Global Institute, 1.4 billion peopl...
20 March 2023 /payments /inclusion Financial Inclusion
Bob Lyddon Consultant at Lyddon Consulting Services
As previously published on News Uncut, courtesy of Jasmine Birtles of Money Magpie and regular columnist in the Daily Mail. It must be great to have money, status and power. A few phonecalls and emails and you can get the UK’s Prime Minister,[1] the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, the City Minister and the Science ...
20 March 2023
Toby Mankertz Principal Advisor – Business Transformation at Columbus UK
As the skills-first labour market continues, recruitment, retainment, and the need to accelerate digital transformation projects are high on the radar for IT leaders in 2023. Many IT consultancy firms are keen to diversify the workforce and find new means of connecting teams – but when almost 95% of employers looking for tech talent are encounter...
20 March 2023 /markets /predictions Business Knowledge for IT
Ilia Ivanko Lawyer at Fintech Harbor Consulting
A DUNS number (actually stands for Data Universal Numbering System) is a unique nine-digit identifier assigned to businesses by Dun & Bradstreet (D&B), a global business information and credit reporting agency. How do DUNS numbers work? When is it used? Does your company need DUNS numbers? How to obtain a DUNS number? Read on our blog: http...
20 March 2023 /regulation Fintech
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