All articles by Franchesca Hashemi

Franchesca Hashemi

Bringing financial services out of its shell

Financial institution brands have been known to lack social media foresight for a number of reasons such as regulatory concerns and unimaginative marketing. Franchesca Hashemi examines a report delivered by Innovalue on how to engage effectively in the rapidly growing environment of digital consumption

Apple’s shares drop despite record third quarter report and China surge

It’s slightly frustrating that Apple chose not to publish independent figures for the sales of its most controversial product – the Watch – during its quarterly financial report on 21 July 2015.

Apple Pay UK is live

It is here, finally. Apple Pay is ready to use in the UK if you have an iPhone 6 or 6Plus, Apple Watch, iPad Air 2 or iPad Mini 3.

HSBC announces Apple Pay UK launch date in accidental Tweet

One of HSBC’s Twitter accounts posted then deleted a Tweet expressing excitement for Apple Pay’s imminent launch, which is thought to be tomorrow Tuesday 14 July 2015.

Apple Rumour Mill Keeps on Churnin’

Apple has ordered 85 – 90 million iPhone 6S units from its manufacturers, a record breaking figure. Franchesca Hashemi writes

Itemize and Freadom team up

Itemize, a data extraction management provider, and Fraedom, a developer in corporate spending solutions, have announced a partnership that offers an automatic receipt management system to UK and global enterprises.

Apple Pay UK set for summertime arrival

Apple Pay has been touted to hit the British market on July 14, according to leaked memos from retailers who are offering the electronic payment method in-store.