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Online payments consumers prioritise security over speed - Equifax

British consumers care far more about online payment security than speed, simplicity and convenience, according to research from Equifax, the consumer and business insights expert

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White paper calls for hedge funds to spend more on automation

Truss Edge, the fintech platform specializing in the automation of critical trading, reporting and data processing tasks within hedge funds, has today released the results of its 2019 white paper on Hedge Fund Portfolio Management Systems.

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Ria hails international family remittance day

Ria Money Transfer, a subsidiary of Euronet Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT) and a leading company in cross-border money transfers, celebrated the International Day of Family Remittances held on June 16th, by acknowledging the positive impact of remittances in the socioeconomic development of middle- and low-income countries.

As Facebook's Libra looms, Deutsche Bank analyst hails cash's privacy

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As Facebook's Libra looms, Deutsche Bank analyst hails cash's privacy

With Facebook's Libra project sparking a new feverish round of debate on the pros and cons of digital payments, a Deutsche Bank analyst is making the case for old fashioned cash on the grounds of privacy.

Cybercrooks look to cash in on Facebook's digital currency

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Cybercrooks look to cash in on Facebook's digital currency

Cyber-scammers are scrambling to take advantage of Facebook's upcoming digital currency and wallet, registering domains related to Libra and Calibra in the hope of drawing in unsuspecting victims investigating the projects, say security researchers.

Open Banking could be worth £18bn a year to UK consumers and SMEs - report

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Open Banking could be worth £18bn a year to UK consumers and SMEs - report

Open Banking could realise £18 billion in value for British people and small businesses over the course of a year, claims an independent report, but only if the industry, government and regulators act to ensure the project realises its potential.

Carney positive on Facebook's Libra; says BofE could open up balance sheet to new players

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Carney positive on Facebook's Libra; says BofE could open up balance sheet to new players

Facebook's new digital currency, Libra, could "substantially improve financial inclusion and dramatically lower the costs of domestic and cross border payments," Bank of England governor Mark Carney has said in a speech during which he also revealed the central bank could open up access to its balance sheet to new payment providers.

Banks falling behind in digital transformation efforts

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Banks falling behind in digital transformation efforts

Despite investing more than $1trn globally in new technology over the last three years, the majority of banks have yet to see any financial boost from their digital transformation programmes.

Italy's banks to use DLT for reconciliations

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Italy's banks to use DLT for reconciliations

The Italian Banking Association (ABI) has revealed that the country's banks will be using distributed ledger technology (DLT) to run its reconciliations as of March 2020, making it the first use of the blockchain among Italy's banks.

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APAC mobile wallet market to exceed $140bn by 2024 - report

Global APAC Mobile Wallets Market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $35 billion to over $40 billion by 2024; according to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc.

UK banks commit to free access to cash

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UK banks commit to free access to cash

The UK banking industry is promising to work with local communities to ensure that Brits continue to have free access to cash as the country drifts towards a digital economy.

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Commcise launches cloud-based investment research platform

Commcise, the award-winning provider of integrated commission management, research evaluation and reporting solutions for investment management and brokerage firms, today announced the launch of COMMCISECS to support client strategy teams within the research provider community.

Blockchain benefits limited for retail banks - report

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Blockchain benefits limited for retail banks - report

A report from management consultant McKinsey suggests that retail banks have been slower to adopt blockchain technology because they face more challenges in reaping the potential benefits.

S Korea bemoans slow pace of its fintech market

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S Korea bemoans slow pace of its fintech market

An immature ecosystem and a lack of competition is slowing down South Korea's fledgling fintech industry according to the country's financial regulator

Millions of Brits go cashless amid rise of contactless and mobile banking

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Millions of Brits go cashless amid rise of contactless and mobile banking

With mobile banking and contactless payments becoming ever more popular in the UK, one in 10 Brits now live a largely cashless life, according to figures from UK Finance.

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FSB publishes report on decentralised financial technologies

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) today published a report on Decentralised financial technologies.

Mega M&As fuel record growth in fintech deals

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Mega M&As fuel record growth in fintech deals

A flurry of large M&A deals and the popularity of contactless payments have helped to create a record volume of fintech deals, according to a recent report, but also raised fears that the market may be overcrowded and reaching peak status.

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Contactless cards increasingly used for low value playments - research

Research from RBR’s Global Payment Cards Data and Forecasts to 2023 shows that issuers across the world are increasingly adding contactless functionality to their payment cards, often as a way of persuading their customers to use cards rather than cash.

FS industry ready to shift from Open Banking to 'Open X' - Capgemini

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FS industry ready to shift from Open Banking to 'Open X' - Capgemini

The financial services industry is already looking beyond Open Banking to the next phase of innovation, 'Open X', which will require deeper collaboration and specialisation, claims the latest World Fintech report from Capgemini.

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Banks see benefit of digitalisation as they strive for profitability - report

The European banking industry continued to struggle with structural earnings problems in 2018

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