All articles by Douglas Blakey
Douglas Blakey
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
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
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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
The problem with third-party breaches – a data protection dilemma
Clyde Williamson highlights the risks associated with third-party breaches and outlines key solutions to safeguard sensitive data whilst maintaining trust in digital ecosystems
India credit and charge card payments market to grow by 15.5% in 2024, forecasts GlobalData
Successful government initiatives and increasing consumer confidence in electronic payments combine to accelerate cash displacement
UK’s APP reimbursement policy comes into effect – industry reaction
10 industry leaders discuss the implications of the initiative, designed to ensure that victims of fraud are reimbursed in a consistent way