Financial Research & Analytics

Majority of bankers see customer experience, not products as future of banking

A report published by Temenos has found four in five bankers believe financial institutions will look to discern themselves on customer experience rather than products or services.

How WealthTech innovation is driving the rise of the neo-broker

A recent blogpost by Currencycloud has scrutinised how innovation in the WealthTech market is driving the rise of the neo-broker in wealth management.

Confidence in banks and bank branches remains high in the UK

A recent bi-annual study by Toluna has found that a majority of UK consumers still have strong confidence in banks and see bank branches as playing an important role.

Communities of colour found to be more likely to suffer cyberattacks

A survey by internet security firm Malwarebytes has found that black, indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC) are more likely to suffer from identity theft.

Investment advice technology MDOTM secures Series B funding

MDOTM, which designs AI-powered investment strategies, has closed its Series B funding round on €6.2m.

UK customers are changing banks due to poor complaints handling processes

Research by global software firm Nuix has found that UK customers are leaving their banks due to complaint mishandlings during the pandemic.

ECB stress test reveals potential climate peril for European banks

A climate stress test by the European Central Bank (ECB) has found firms based in areas most open to physical risk could see their creditworthiness impacted by climate change.

Monese unveils new BaaS platform, enters partnership with Investec

Challenger bank Monese has entered a strategic partnership with Investec Bank following the recent introduction of the former’s banking-as-a-service (BaaS) platform.

How will hybrid working impact the future of broking?

One of the most potentially longstanding trends to emerge over the past year is hybrid working, with the working model expected to persist as the workforce becomes more accustomed to the work-life balance it offers them.

Rogue mobile banking app presence records 140% year-on-year hike

A report by Outseer has found the presence of rogue mobile banking apps increased 140% compared to the same time in 2020.

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FNZ launches premium FNZ Select service tier

FNZ launches premium FNZ Select service tier

FNZ, the global wealth management platform, has launched FNZ Select, a new premium service offering designed to provide clients with elevated service levels, expanded...
Finova Broker Payments partners with MBT for brokers

Finova Broker Payments partners with MBT for brokers

Finova Broker Payments, Finova's mortgage club offering competitive procuration fees and value-added services, has announced a new partnership with Mortgage Broker Tools (MBT), an...
PremFina expands Waterfall funding deal to £100m

PremFina expands Waterfall funding deal to £100m

PremFina, which claims to be the UK's fastest-growing insurance premium finance provider, has announced the expansion of its funding partnership with Waterfall Asset Management...
Apax Digital invests $60m in MillTech at $325m valuation

Apax Digital invests $60m in MillTech at $325m valuation

MillTech, a risk management platform specialising in next-generation FX hedging and cash investments for fund managers and corporates, has secured a $60m minority investment...
Cytora and VulnCheck partner to sharpen cyber underwriting

Cytora and VulnCheck partner to sharpen cyber underwriting

Commercial insurers are set to gain a sharper view of cyber risk at the point of underwriting, following a new partnership between Cytora, the...

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