New research by fintech company Deposit Solutions suggests that the country’s largest retail banking brands’ ascendency in the savings account market could be under threat. According to Deposit Solutions’ analysis, a fifth (20%) of British consumers are considering switching savings account provider in the next 12 months.

The accountancy profession can play a key role in helping businesses access the finance they need to secure their future beyond the pandemic, according to leading small business lender iwoca.

Small businesses need help from their accountants in applying for finance. iwoca is therefore aiming to make it easier for accountants to give their clients this much needed support by investing further in this critical channel. 

Trulioo, the leading global identity verification provider, today announced that it is now able to verify customers in Vietnam through GlobalGateway, the world’s largest identity verification marketplace. The extended GlobalGateway coverage will help organizations accurately and efficiently verify consumers and business entities throughout Vietnam.

Antler, the global early-stage VC enabling entrepreneurs to build and scale businesses around the world today announces the appointment of Ole Ruch as partner and board member.

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR), a global Fintech leader, announces that MUFG Investor Services, an industry leader in administration, asset servicing, banking and fund financing, has selected Broadridge’s Sentry loan tracking and reporting technology to service its clients in the private debt space.

In the world of financial services, regulations and business risks are constantly evolving. Surveillance models that get the job done today could be out-of-date tomorrow, potentially exposing firms to fines and reputational damage.

Bottomline (NASDAQ: EPAY), a leading provider of financial technology that makes complex business payments simple, smart and secure, has been named to the Major Players category in the just-released IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Enterprise Fraud Management in Banking 2020 Vendor Assessment (Doc # US45617020, July 2020).

Bottomline’s Cyber Fraud and Risk Management (CFRM) for banking includes Secure Payments, Insider Fraud, Enterprise Case Manager, and Compliance solutions.

Financial institutions would be well advised to adopt a flexible approach to their hedge accounting portfolio, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Global analytics and technology provider FICO has just won Financial Crime Product of the Year at this year’s Risk Technology Awards, held by Risk.net.

Consumer interest and investment in digital currencies are growing, with research showing that up to 20 percent of the population of some countries are holding cryptocurrencies¹, and an increasing number of merchants, digital players and financial institutions are exploring crypto payments.