Not long ago, most banking institutions poo-pooed Bitcoin. It’s now got its own Forex rate and the blockchain tech it’s built on is THE buzzword!
Banks give insurers a lesson in improving customer satisfaction
Banking sees a huge annual drop in people who rate their customer service as ‘bad’. For insurance, no change. What have banks done differently?
Challenger banks receive shot in the arm from Tory opposition
Labour has joined forces with the Challenger Banks to oppose the ‘punitive’ 8% levy imposed in the July budget, now forecast to raise £12bn
Challenger bank shows how lenders are very much open for business
OneSavings Bank has revised its annual forecast thanks to bullish progress in its first year on the Stock Exchange. Challenger banks are open for business!
Can the UK Become FinTech Global Central?
Global banking is in recovery, but unrest remains even in Germany and America. Is the time right for the UK to become Global FinTech Central?
Budget could force small business owners to shut up shop and sell up
With the budget squeezing single-employee limited companies, KPMG foresee the burden of business ownership could become too great to bear for many.
Digital Bank Atom Eyes Full Range of Business Bank Accounts
Atom Bank, the new digital-only challenger, has got its full license from the BoE. Mobile banking, for small biz and retail, is branching out!
Horta-Osório Steals Show at British Banker’s Association Conference
All the big guns attended the Annual Conference; there’s still much work to be done. Next year it’s being called the António Horta-Osório show.
Mobile banking: disruption on a global scale
Three start-ups are empowering small business owners in developing nations to manage their finances on their phone where traditional banking is off limits.
Independence Remains a Strong Motivator for SME Borrowing in 2015
At first glance, the half-and-half figures of small business borrowing don’t tell the whole story. Those tapping into bank funding are growing.