CEOs struggle to see value of risk professionals, finds study
Audit, risk management and compliance professionals face an uphill battle when it comes to getting their bosses to see the value of their work.
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EMEA is mostly stable – but corporates at risk from deflation, says Fitch
The credit ratings agency Fitch has predicted that the greatest threats to corporations in the EMEA region are ongoing geopolitical tensions, especially in the Ukraine, and the risk of deflation.
JP Morgan’s fintech drive raises stakes for the future of finance
The largest financial institution in the US has filed a flurry of payment technology patents that hint at how the banking and finance sectors are likely to change in the coming years.
Understanding alternative finance (Infographic)
Banks no longer hold the monopoly on funding. The alternative finance industry has more than doubled year on year since 2012, making it easier for people to fund their business or charitable ventures. This guide from Invapay sees the alternative finance market reaching £4.4 billion in 2015.
India is a land of opportunity for financial innovators
India might be lagging behind China, Russia, Brazil and many mature markets when it comes to cashless payments, but a surge in enthusiasm means that this is set to change.
Top ten tips from a serial FinTech entrepreneur
Nominated for two awards at this week's Great British Entrepreneur Awards, Michael Kent is a FinTech powerhouse, with two highly successful companies to his name. Here, he gives his top ten tips for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Which banks have the best paid bosses?
UK banking CEOs are some of the highest paid in Europe, with heads of HSBC and Lloyds taking second and third place in new rankings compiled by SNL Financial.
Overcoming the challenges of fragmented banking
Fragmented banking is a serious hurdle to corporates looking to achieve sustained growth, but straight-through processing can provide a compelling answer, writes Simeon Parker, Relationship Director at AccessPay.
Banks plan to invest 16m in digital services for branches
Banks all over the world are planning to invest around 16 million dollars in branch transformation and the new technologies this requires in 2017.
Treasurers dissatisfied with ePayments solutions
Only 9% of corporate treasurers are satisfied with their ePayment solutions, according to research, leaving banks vulnerable to loss of custom.
