All articles by Patrick Brusnahan
Patrick Brusnahan
Patrick is a senior reporter working on GlobalData's consumer finance titles. You can reach him at patrick.brusnahan@verdict.co.uk
Fidor opens its online doors in the UK
Ahead of UK-based challengers, Germany-based Fidor Bank has launched in the UK offering a current account and savings bonds.
Android Pay lands on American shores
Googles second attempt at a mobile wallet, Android Pay, has launched in the US today.
Working with all NFC-enabled Android devices, if running mobile operating system KitKat 4.4, Android Pay can be used to purchase items at over one million store locations across the US on NFC terminals. In-app purchase capability will follow.
Mondo launches its API hackathon
British startup Mondo Bank has called for participants in its debut hackathon, centred on an early iteration of its Application Programming Interface (API).
Barclays offers backup system to corporate clients
Barclays, in partnership with AccessPay, has launched a cloud-based contingency payment service channel for its corporate clients.
Bank Leumi leaping into the digital field
Israels digital and online market is booming and the financial sector is taking note. Despite a slow start for banks, (consumers could only open an account online from July 2014) Bank Leumi is tackling this challenge head on to become a fully digital brand. Patrick Brusnahan investigates
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Consumers holding onto their social media data
New research from business insights company Equifax has revealed that 75% of consumers are unlikely to allow financial institutions to access their social media data.
FAIRFX staking its claim in the foreign exchange market
With the recent stampede of newer companies entering the foreign exchange market, it is quickly becoming a battle for a share of the sector. While companies such as TransferWise are garnering the majority of headlines, international currency provider FAIRFX are emerging as a solid alternative. Patrick Brusnahan reports
KPMG: Mobile banking set to keep rising
The number of mobile banking users across the world is predicted to double to nearly two billion users, over a quarter of the worlds population, in the next four years. This is according to research from KPMG and UBS Evidence Lab. Patrick Brusnahan reports
FICO: Balancing the customer experience and fraud does cause a few issues
There is no devilishly craftier person than the fraudster. According to a report from FICO, despite greater efforts combating domestic fraud, Europe card fraud losses rose by 6%, both in Europe and the UK. Patrick Brusnahan speaks to Martin Warwick on the rise and what can be done to stop further losses
ING launches voice-authorised mobile payments
ING Bank in the Netherlands has released a new feature on its mobile banking app that allows customers to access their bank accounts and make payments using only their voices