BankingMagazineMay-June 2019Why are banks the most vulnerable to cyber threats?Bharath KumarMay 16, 2019December 9, 2019 by Bharath KumarMay 16, 2019December 9, 2019 Cyber criminals who target banks are sophisticated and organised, which means banks must approach cyber security holistically... Read more
IdeasMagazineMay-June 2019Investment banking set to sustain the high growth rates of the recent pastBharath KumarMay 16, 2019December 9, 2019 by Bharath KumarMay 16, 2019December 9, 2019 Taking a contrarian view, one can see four factors driving investment banking growth momentum in 2019... Read more
InterviewMagazineMay-June 2019What does the launch of Omnio Group mean for the fintech sector?Bharath KumarMay 16, 2019December 9, 2019 by Bharath KumarMay 16, 2019December 9, 2019 The merger of Payment Cloud and Tuxedo creates a company with a truly global reach... Read more
Banking and FinanceMagazineMay-June 2019European banks must seize the immense opportunities presented by open bankingBharath KumarMay 16, 2019December 9, 2019 by Bharath KumarMay 16, 2019December 9, 2019 The technology has gained prominence because of its ability to supersede archaic interfaces and slow networks in a short time span... Read more
IdeasMagazineMay-June 2019A strategic approach based on value is key to implementation of AI in bankingBharath KumarMay 16, 2019December 9, 2019 by Bharath KumarMay 16, 2019December 9, 2019 As AI evolves, analysts believe that the technology will save global banking $1 trillion in operating costs by 2030... Read more
InterviewMagazineMay-June 2019Modulr is moving millions of UK SMEs from ‘bank hours only’ payments processing to the digital ageBharath KumarMay 16, 2019December 9, 2019 by Bharath KumarMay 16, 2019December 9, 2019 A tie-up between Sage and UK payments fintech Modulr is bringing much needed innovation to the nation’s payments services... Read more
IdeasMagazineMay-June 2019Environment activists are pushing banks out of African coal projectsBharath KumarMay 16, 2019December 9, 2019 by Bharath KumarMay 16, 2019December 9, 2019 Under pressure from climate activists, banks and MNCs like GE are being stopped from financing fossil fuel projects in the continent... Read more
InterviewMagazineMay-June 2019Dewa steps up customer satisfaction efforts with Western Union tie upBharath KumarMay 16, 2019December 9, 2019 by Bharath KumarMay 16, 2019December 9, 2019 The partnership between both companies focuses on customer happiness—a particularly challenging task to sustain in the long run... Read more
IdeasMagazineMay-June 2019Implementing technical and organisational measures to defend against cyber risks the priority for UK FIs in 2019Bharath KumarMay 15, 2019December 9, 2019 by Bharath KumarMay 15, 2019December 9, 2019 The Financial Conduct Authority in its latest report says lack of technical expertise within organisations is the reason they are unable to mitigate risks... Read more
InterviewMagazineMay-June 2019Trulioo builds a universal verification system for the borderless worldBharath KumarMay 15, 2019December 9, 2019 by Bharath KumarMay 15, 2019December 9, 2019 Canadian RegTech startup’s API helps verify two thirds of the world population with just a few lines of code... Read more