Banks can only control what is under their own roof. But training staff to spot phishing attempts is challenging enough, writes Brian Caplen.
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Australia’s big bank shake-up
October 22, 2018Australia’s banks have had things easy for a long time, but, writes Brian Caplen, this may not continue.
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Which countries lead in open banking?
October 19, 2018A new report divides up countries as pioneers, followers and conservatives in open banking. And in spite of the push from PSD2, not all EU countries are doing particularly well, writes Brian Caplen.
Making capital flow downhill
October 12, 2018Money flows around the world like never before, but, asks Brian Caplen, is it promoting development?
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Is light-touch regulation right for fintechs?
October 11, 2018Indonesian president Joko Widodo endorses a light touch for fintechs but IMF managing director Christine Lagarde prefers a 'proportionate' approach. Brian Caplen assesses which is the best way forward.
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IMF meets in digital Indonesia
October 10, 2018Emerging markets will reap the greatest gains from the online economy, as shown by Indonesia’s experiences, writes Brian Caplen.
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Banking – you want it boring?
October 9, 2018A decade after the financial crash banks are safer, but generating returns above the cost of capital is a challenge, writes Brian Caplen.
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May’s bad Brexit works for Jersey
October 2, 2018Political agendas have taken control of the Brexit negotiations. This makes a no-deal scenario more likely even though there are plenty of solutions to hand, writes Brian Caplen.
Swift chief looks to APIs after gpi success
October 1, 2018Swift's chief executive, Gottfried Leibbrandt, talks to Brian Caplen about the success of its global payments initiative and how application programming interfaces are a crucial part of web 3.0.
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Facing down the fintechs
September 25, 2018For all the talk of partnerships with fintechs, banks still need a multi-pronged digital strategy that includes a standalone operation or 'beta bank', writes Brian Caplen.