Research/analysis

News/crypto

Crypto ownership continues to rise in the UK

More than one in ten Brits now own cryptocurrency, according to research from the Financial Conduct Authority.

26 November 2024

News/ai

55% of UK investors are unwilling to use AI tools for investment support – Avaloq

Research from Avaloq, a banking and wealth management platform, indicates that UK wealth managers see AI as the future, but do not yet trust the technology.

22 November 2024

News/ai

AI adoption in UK FS sector grows but understanding lags

Three quarters of financial services firms in the UK are already using artificial intelligence, yet nearly half of these users have only a "partial understanding" of the AI they are deploying, according to a Bank of England and FCA survey.

22 November 2024

News/crypto

Australia seeks industry participation in CBDC project

The Reserve Bank of Australia is calling on industry players to take part in the experimental research phase of a project exploring the development of a wholesale CBDC and tokenised bank deposits.

12 November 2024

News/markets

On-chain privacy critical to unlocking blockchain potential - JPMorgan

On-chain privacy and advancements in identity management will be crucial to unlocking the potential of blockchain technology and asset tokenisation in financial markets, according to a JPMorgan white paper.

12 November 2024

News/ai

Fintech investment sector remains muted

Venture capital investment in US fintech remains muted, hovering near a six-year low for the sector, as deal flow has shifted toward the early stage, according to a report from Silicon Valley Bank.

28 October 2024

News/retail

Banking and credit financial complaints skyrocket in 2024 FOS reports

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has reported that they received 40% more complaints in the first half of 2024 than in the same period in 2023.

25 October 2024

News/people

FCA finds not enough firms have disciplinary policies in place

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) found that the amount of workplace complaints have increased between 2021 and 2023, in its non-financial misconduct survey.

25 October 2024

Research/Research/analysisEvent Report

Managing Fraud Risks with Synthetic Data

22 October 2024 221 downloads

News/payments

Global payments in 2024: Simpler interfaces, complex reality

Global payment revenues will remain robust over the next five years, enabling the sector to unlock an additional $700 billion by 2028, according to a McKinsey report.

21 October 2024

Research/Research/analysisFuture of Report

The Future of Embedded Finance in Africa 2025

10 October 2024 267 downloads

News/sustainable

Sustainable Finance Live 2024: The role of ESG data in the nature capital marketplace

Founder of ResponsibleRisk, Richard Peers, moderated a session at Sustainable Finance Live called ‘What is the role of impact and ESG data in ensuring economic profit of nature capital in the marketplace?’, with speakers Cain Blythe, founder of Ecosulis and Credit Nature; Simon Crichton, head of nature, food, and resource at Triodos Bank; Giles D'Souza strategic business lead in remote sensing and GIS at Planet; James Lockhart-Smith, VP sustainable finance at Verisk Maplecroft; and Donna Lyndsay, strategic market lead environment and sustainability at Ordnance Survey.

08 October 2024

News/startups

Irish fintech spending falls by 90% in H1

The first half of 2024 has seen a dramatic decline in spending within Ireland's fintech industry, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.

03 October 2024

News/ai

AI adoption doubles in UK banking sector

There has been a "significant shift" in UK banks' attitude to AI with greater adoption and greater recognition of its benefits, according to recently published research.

02 October 2024

News/retail

Majority of UK adults "unaware" of open banking

A recently released survey has highlighted a widespread lack of awareness among UK adults when it comes to open banking.

02 October 2024

News/ai

AI set to revolutionise wealth management operations - survey

Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionise the wealth management industry, with nine in 10 investors believing the technology can used effectively for researching financial products and service.

02 October 2024

Research/Research/analysisImpact Study

Adding GenAI To Your Fraud Prevention Strategy

27 September 2024 399 downloads

News/ai

Firms struggling to find RoI for AI projects

More than half of the companies investing in artificial intelligence (AI) projects have been unable to extract any tangible benefit, according to recently published research.

26 September 2024