Things we’re reading today include … The 10 big fintech funding rounds in January you need to note Meet Europe’s fintech decacorns Euroclear teams up with fintech to expand ESG services Bank of England bigwig urges firms to be ‘cautious’ about crypto Here’s what the bank that bought assets from Zuckerberg’s crypto project plans to…
Things we’re reading today include … Big Tech’s assault on the banking sector has totally failed HSBC’s boss promised to support local communities. Here’s what his bank did next (community groups and charities are being charged for banking that used to be free) Tread carefully with crypto, says Bank official ‘I made $4m profit on…
This week’s main blog discussions included … We need to talk about crypto Crypto is in its usual rollercoaster mode with bitcoin prices halving in January, but then it did the same in January 2021. Regardless of this and, building on yesterday’s blog, there’s an interesting trend I’ve spotted, and it is the reason why…
Things we’re reading today include … Apple to turn iPhones into payment terminals, rival Square Crypto money laundering rises 30%, report finds Facebook’s crypto demise is a missed opportunity IMF warns crypto rout could lead to systemic risk, backs Fed digital coin It’s Hard to Tell When the Crypto Bubble Will Burst, or If There…
Things we’re reading today include: Which Fintech Sectors Are Attracting the Most Startup Funding? UK can be home of crypto and fintech, says Matt Hancock Santander launches a buy now, pay later service to take on fintech rivals Fintech companies, facing competition from mainstream banks, step up their offerings How to transition staff to a…
Things we’re reading today include … What Generation Z Wants From Financial Technology Mobile users warned over dangerous hacker bug that can EMPTY your bank account and ERASE your phone Russia’s Finance Ministry Opposes Central Bank Call for Crypto Ban Russia’s central bank just highlighted 3 valid crypto flaws that U.S. billionaire bulls are ignoring…
Things we’re reading today include … Fintech’s ugly month of losses may offer a ‘fantastic opportunity’ to bargain hunt, say analysts Fintech startup Milo is offering 30-year ‘crypto-mortgages’ Bank of America Says a Digital U.S. Dollar Is ‘Inevitable’ Banks Handed New ESG Reporting Requirements by EU Watchdog US judge rules HSBC, Toronto-Dominion Bank stand trial…
Things we’re reading today include … Bank Pulse: Banks are reducing their exposure to more polluting activities American banks boost EU workforces as post-Brexit scrutiny escalates Bank investors face a new ‘black box’ quandary The unstoppable rise of the challenger bank: Canary Wharf’s retail giants have reasons to be worried Challenger bank Shawbrook enters talks…
This week’s main blog discussions include … A great list of central bank thinking about digital currencies (#CBDC) Madhvi Mavadiya, Head of Content at Finextra, just posted a great list of developments in Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). She promises to keep it updated and the link is here. It covers every country from Antigua…
Things we’re reading today include: High street banks ‘losing vice-like grip on UK’s current accounts’ Zopa Bank hits £1bn deposits in just 18 months Big U.S. banks say spending patterns show consumers are in good shape Central Banks Face a Moment of Truth on Crypto ECB Climate Test Goes Easier On Bank Trading Books Than…
