All articles by Douglas Blakey
Douglas Blakey
MiCA is coming…and it’s just the start
With the year-end deadline looming for the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation, many firms are struggling to comply, explains Travis Schwab
Transforming payments: Trends and opportunities in RTP and cross-border transactions in Europe
The rise of RTP and cross-border payments presents both opportunities and challenges for European banks. Collaboration with industry stakeholders, investment in technology, exploring new business models, and a customer-centric approach are key write John Barber and Siva Subramaniam
Digital banks: Time to get serious about fraud prevention
If digital banks want to maintain trust and grow in an increasingly competitive market, they must prioritise cybersecurity, invest in cutting-edge fraud detection systems, and partner with regulators, writes Phoebe Hodgson
Neobanks must learn to localise while going global
As neobanks continue their global expansion, Raman Korneu draws on his 25 years in banking and finance to explain why taking a localised approach is more crucial than ever
Why regulation puts the EU in pole position in the DLT race
Governments are working through how best to regulate digital assets. Although the UK and the US are yet to finalise digital asset-specific rules, European legislators are paving the way for fundamental change, writes Gilbert Verdian
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Helping the financial sector deliver secure and modern infrastructure through regulation
Sean Tilley, discusses how cybersecurity regulations, particularly DORA and NIS 2, can help financial organisations build more resilient infrastructure, and help them adopt higher standards of monitoring, reporting, and incident management
For open banking to succeed, we must tackle fraud
Roger Alexander discusses the scepticism around open banking and explains why fraud prevention plays a key role in moving the industry forward
New rules on reimbursing fraud victims come with benefits and challenges
New regulations designed to protect consumers from APP fraud could lead to an increase in fraud, warns Caroline Greenwell
The evolution of instalment payments: Unlocking growth in emerging markets
Instalment payments are not just a trend—they are a powerful tool for economic empowerment explains Justo Benetti but businesses must invest in solutions that offer instalment payments tailored to local needs
Tackling the scale-up gap: How can Europe back its tech champions?
Nikolay Shestak discusses why European tech startups struggle to scale compared to US counterparts and sets out potential strategies to help Europe close the scale-up gap, including pension fund involvement and cross-border integration