Category: FinTech

  • Accenture’s six big trends in banking, 2026

    As you do, I just stumbled upon another report that’s interesting. This one is Accenture’s view on six big trends that will change banking in 2026. You can download the whole report (81 pages) here but, if you don’t have time, here’s a brief summary: Accenture: Top Banking Trends for 2026 — Key Insights &……

  • Accenture’s six big trends in banking, 2026

    As you do, I just stumbled upon another report that’s interesting. This one is Accenture’s view on six big trends that will change banking in 2026. You can download the whole report (81 pages) here but, if you don’t have time, here’s a brief summary: Accenture: Top Banking Trends for 2026 — Key Insights &……

  • Accenture’s six big trends in banking, 2026

    As you do, I just stumbled upon another report that’s interesting. This one is Accenture’s view on six big trends that will change banking in 2026. You can download the whole report (81 pages) here but, if you don’t have time, here’s a brief summary: Accenture: Top Banking Trends for 2026 — Key Insights &……

  • Accenture’s six big trends in banking, 2026

    As you do, I just stumbled upon another report that’s interesting. This one is Accenture’s view on six big trends that will change banking in 2026. You can download the whole report (81 pages) here but, if you don’t have time, here’s a brief summary: Accenture: Top Banking Trends for 2026 — Key Insights &……

  • The Finanser’s Week: 26th January –  1st February 2026

    This week’s main discussions include … Why bank branches still matter Many have argued for years that branches are dead. Many in the fintech world believe that people don’t need branches. Wrong. A bit like cash, the pandemic forced a change of behaviour. Human needs for human service (why branches matter, part two) I’ve recently……

  • Things worth reading: 30th January 2026

    Things we’re reading today include … Payments and FinTech Regulation 2026: What’s on the Horizon in the UK and EU? Revolut Partners With ElevenLabs To Bolster Customer Service Sweden’s Ikano Bank claims to put people at the center of automation Eurosystem: DLT-based assets to be accepted as central bank collateral Santander to close further 44……

  • Human needs for human service (why branches matter, part two)

    I’ve recently joined the advisory board of a startup focused upon opening financial branches called banxlocal. Why the hell would anyone open branches? Well, it’s all about human needs for human services as that creates trust. I’m a big believer in banking and finance for consumers still providing High Street access in a store or branch….…

  • Things worth reading: 29th January 2026

    Things we’re reading today include … Tether says it bought 27 tons of gold in fourth quarter White House to host meeting between bank and crypto next week to discuss digital asset legislation Deutsche Bank offices raided in money laundering probe Pay by Bank Emerges as an Alternative to Cards for Online Payments Metro Bank……

  • Things worth reading: 23rd January 2026

    Things we’re reading today include … Revolut scraps U.S. bank acquisition plans, to apply for license – report Trump sues JPMorgan for $5bn over account closure after Capitol riot The collapse of a Brazilian bank ensnares politicians and judges Will new EU banking rules affect foreign bank accounts of French residents? Is Fintech the New……

  • Things worth reading: 26th January 2026

    Things we’re reading today include … Bank of England admits inflation bungle European life insurers’ systemic risk ‘non-trivial’ European banks take a fresh crack at Wall Street Fintech Adviser Titan Hit With Second SEC Penalty Over “Misleading” 2,700% Crypto Return Claims Lloyds to train all 67,000 staff in AI as banks go digital Fintechs should……