DEBATE: Do banks need to become fintechs in order to survive? December 10, 2018 Do banks need to become fintechs in order to survive? YES, says Lu Zurawski, consumer payments practice lead at ACI Worldwide. Big banks definitely need to find ways to become more like fintechs, which represent a new way of engaging with customers who increasingly expect modern, mobile-first and always-available services. These tech-savvy firms focus on customer-centric, informative [...]
With our North American friends, we are proving that trade is not a zero-sum game December 10, 2018 All eyes will be on Westminster tomorrow as parliament prepares for a crunch vote on Theresa May’s Brexit deal. We must remember, however, that the world is not stopping for Brexit, even if it continues to dominate the headlines back at home. That is why I am today starting my first overseas visit since taking [...]
Bitcoin crashes to 15-month low after SEC postpones ETF decision again December 7, 2018 Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest value in more than a year as it slipped closer to $3,000. The cryptocurrency hit $3,348 this morning, according to Luxembourg crypto exchange Bitstamp, after a sell-off starting late last night that saw it lose as much as 7.8 per cent in value to drop to its lowest point [...]
Technology holds the key to workplace wellness and productivity December 7, 2018 Global organisations are investing billions into corporate wellness programmes each year – a trend that isn't going to stop soon. A survey by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans found that over half of businesses offering this type of initiative experienced less absenteeism and 66 per cent reported productivity gains. However, success is not guaranteed. [...]
Huawei chairman steps into CFO role after Canada arrest sparked global sell-off December 7, 2018 Chinese tech company Huawei has appointed its chairman as acting chief financial officer following the arrest of CFO Meng Wanzhou in Canada. Liang Hua will take on the additional responsibilities of CFO after a turbulent day for the company saw its share price fall by 4.46 per cent. The news rocked markets, triggering a sell-off in Asia, Europe and the US as [...]
Lyft overtakes Uber on road to market float with SEC filing December 6, 2018 Ride-hailing firm Lyft has taken its first big step along the road to a US listing, the firm confirmed today. The company, which was last valued at around $15bn (£11.7bn), said it has submitted a confidential S-1 form with the US Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) as it looks to list its stock. No decision has [...]
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