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‘Digital first, human always’ steers the Coventry’s finance transformation

November 13, 2023

Embracing digital, while retaining brick-and-mortar, is the Coventry’s recipe. 

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What does the UK banker bonus cap scrap mean?

October 27, 2023

Experts are divided on whether the government’s bold change of policy will help the sector.

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Newcomers to the UK may transport their credit score

October 26, 2023

A system enabling newcomers to port their credit scores to the UK is given a provisional industry welcome. 

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Fraud detection and prevention: have automated tools gone too far?

October 25, 2023

Have financial institutions got the balance right between human and automated decision-making when it comes to fraud detection and management?

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What do Metro Bank’s troubles mean for UK challenger banks?

October 24, 2023

Like other challenger banks, Metro Bank has struggled with profitability over the past few years. But unlike others, it also reported a drastic drop in Tier 1 capital. 

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Financial services failing disabled consumers

October 24, 2023

Disability can make it hard to access vital financial services. But technology, when employed correctly, can help lower the barrier.

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FCA diversity guidance could spur whistleblowing

October 11, 2023

As UK financial regulators outline guidance to address work cultures and boost inclusion, can more women rise to the top, and speak out against bullying or harassment, without fear of losing their jobs? 

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Hopes high that UK will remain a leading financial hub

October 6, 2023

UK banks and financial institutions need to focus on AI and talent retention to keep up with a fast-paced market, according to Lloyds’ latest survey.

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Six months after SVB collapse, ‘banks need a new playbook’

September 22, 2023

Despite the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, some banks are seeing deposits rise, including the UK’s ClearBank.

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How banks can better anticipate and support vulnerable customers

September 12, 2023

With talk of an ‘FQ’ for measuring financial literacy, and improving AI and data analysis tools, can banks become more proactive than reactive? 

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