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Banks are becoming bitcoin banks whether they like it or not

June 4, 2021

Banks are facing a revolutionary undertow that is dragging them towards a decentralised financial future.

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What does the future regulation of AI mean for banks?

May 27, 2021

The European Commission has published draft regulation intended to govern the use of artificial intelligence across the EU.

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Fintech is reaching areas banks could never reach

May 10, 2021

While the internet has the potential to include everyone in the world, fintech can improve access to finance.

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The future of banks will be more about trust than finance

May 6, 2021

It’s obvious that banks are the natural home of billions of data points we aggregate throughout our lives.

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Ensuring the long-term future of embedded finance

April 29, 2021

The Wirecard scandal highlights issues with embedded finance that regulators need to address.

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For better or worse, decentralised finance is here to stay

April 22, 2021

It's too early to tell if the benefits outweigh the negatives, but research shows growing adoption.

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The radical restructuring to be digital

April 15, 2021

During the past year, the world has witnessed a sea-change in banks’ approach to both cloud and cryptocurrencies. 

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Does the regulatory framework support banks’ cloud push?

April 14, 2021

Cloud services rely on shared infrastructure, creating tension between banks and service providers.

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What does cashless really mean?

April 1, 2021

Mass shift to digital financial services during Covid-19 has called into question the longevity of ATMs and branches.

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Understanding how quantum tech could upend banking

March 31, 2021

Quantum computing offers huge benefits to banks, but users and developers will have to work together.

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