All articles by Douglas Blakey
Douglas Blakey
Neobanks face the challenges of being judged as tier one banks
Mayank Sharma explains why even the most innovative and agile neo banks struggle to develop robust compliance frameworks
Trump’s re-election raises questions for sustainability in the US banking industry
Jonathan Vaughan Burleigh discusses the possible impact of a relaxation in regulation on the sector and what it may mean for dealmaking and capital requirements
Remittance taxation likely to reshape cross-border payments landscape
Financial institutions, payment providers, and consumers must prepare for an environment where remittance taxation may fundamentally reshape the sector, explains Joanne Kumire
Cryptos will finally go mainstream in US under Trump’s wider financial deregulation plans
Blandina Hanna Szalay discusses the impact on crypto of the Trump win the US presidential election
The hidden cost of outdated credit information
Will Mason gives his expert take on the negative impact outdated credit reporting has on lenders and consumers alike
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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