Barclays Bank

968 results about this entity

Period: 23 Mar 2006 - 18 Nov 2024

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Barclays secures stake in RegTech Kharon

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Barclays secures stake in RegTech Kharon

Barclays Bank has taken a stake in US RegTech firm Kharon.

FinCen leaks throw doubt on banks' AML efforts

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FinCen leaks throw doubt on banks' AML efforts

A remarkable leak detailing 17 years' worth of confidential transaction reporting has cast doubt on banks' anti-money laundering (AML) efforts by suggesting that leading banks continued to transfer money even when they knew it could be connected to fraud.

Barclays introduces a 72 hour delay to its gambling block feature

Barclays has added a ‘cooling off’ time delay to its gambling block feature to further support customers looking for additional control over their spending on gambling sites, apps or in venues.

UK banks sign Fintech Pledge

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UK banks sign Fintech Pledge

Some of the UK's biggest banks have signed a government-backed pledge to improve collaboration with fintech firms.

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Pandemic accelerates tech revolution in retail

The boom in online shopping during the coronavirus pandemic has seen more than one in seven UK retailers (15%) create roles specifically to cater to an increase in digital sales and boost online capacity, according to a study of over 300 senior retail executives conducted by Barclays Corporate Banking.

Barclays reports 66% spike in scams

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Barclays reports 66% spike in scams

Barclays is reporting a 66% increase in scams for the first six month of this year, as criminals take advantage of lockdown pressures to line their pockets.

Barclaycard bids to redefine supply chain payments for businesses

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Barclaycard bids to redefine supply chain payments for businesses

Barclaycard has launched a service which uses data analytics to provide procurement departments with a comprehensive picture of their supply chain.

Barclays investigated for spying on employees

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Barclays investigated for spying on employees

Barclays is being investigated by the UK’s Information Commissioners Office over allegations the bank has been using computer monitoring staff to “spy” on employees.

Barclays reports surge in lockdown impersonation scams

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Barclays reports surge in lockdown impersonation scams

Barclays is reporting a surge in impersonation scams over the last month, with romance 'catfishing' swindles targeting lonely lockdown singles proving particularly popular.

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Barclaycard becomes new acquiring partner of FreedomPay

Barclaycard, a leading global payment business, is partnering with FreedomPay in the UK and Europe – a leader in commerce solutions.

Barclays to launch digital wealth management service

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Barclays to launch digital wealth management service

Barclays bank is introducing a hybrid digital wealth management service for current account customers with a minimum of £5000 to invest.

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Barclaycard extends partnership with SAP to include payment gateway access

Barclaycard Payments has extended its relationship with SAP to make its payments gateway product, Smartpay, available to SAP customers across Europe.

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