UK banks sign up to female tech talent initiative Code First Girls.

Cyber attacks against banks are at record levels globally and rising sharply, according to several recent reports.

The corporation worked with the Digital Dollar Project and Accenture on the wide-ranging white paper.

Coupling blockchain systems is a breakthrough that will bring with it improved efficiency and ease of use, but for now it is a benefit for bank treasuries alone.

A report reveals the great opportunity for newcomers to address the unmet needs of the region’s unbanked, amid expectations for massive expansion of the fintech sector in the coming years.

Allegations of the use of unclear and misleading terms in consumer contracts could lead to similar cases by other regulators, suggesting other financial services providers should review their own wording.

Including the offshore yuan in its blockchain system is just one of HSBC’s latest developments.

Since the days of lockdown, picking the right strategy to hire and keep high-calibre fintech staff has been a tough call, irrespective of geography.

Open banking technology shows great promise but is being underutilised, especially when it comes to sharing data within banks themselves. 

Boosting interoperability and speed while cutting risk, wholesale CBDCs would be a boon for cross-border settlements but are still very much in the experimental phase, making co-operation between central banks vital for success.