Magazine Archives

Finance July - August 2018 Magazine

Cyberattacks in finance, and how to tackle them

Bharath KumarJuly 12, 2018December 13, 2019

by Bharath KumarJuly 12, 2018December 13, 2019

Carbon Black, the leader in endpoint security solutions, released a report titled Modern Bank Heists: Cyberattacks and Lateral Movement in the Financial Sector, which offers perspectives of 40 Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) on financial safety today. Here are the findings...

Energy July - August 2018 Magazine

Breathing new life into oil and gas reserves

Bharath KumarJuly 12, 2018December 13, 2019

by Bharath KumarJuly 12, 2018December 13, 2019

There is rising interest in decommissioning offshore oil and gas platforms in the North Sea – bringing attention to various aspects of this newfound activity including the process, cost, regulation and challenges. If done right, this activity can be hugely beneficial to the O&G industry and the environment. Christopher Harrison, partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman...

Banking July - August 2018 Magazine

Australia’s banking inquiry: A crucible for change?

Bharath KumarJuly 12, 2018December 13, 2019

by Bharath KumarJuly 12, 2018December 13, 2019

A series of embarrassing failures that have reflected poorly on Australia’s financial industry compels one to consider the need for an independent, professional body with strict standards and codes of conduct, writes banking professional Peter Pontikis...

July - August 2018 Magazine Opinion

Are we giving consent to use our data too freely?

Bharath KumarJuly 12, 2018December 13, 2019

by Bharath KumarJuly 12, 2018December 13, 2019

With GDPR being implemented across the EU, the crucial question is how we consent to personal data usage. Charlie Tuxworth, director of software and innovation at digital solutions provider Equiniti explains the necessity for data integrity and protection in business based on user consent and withdrawal of consent...

July - August 2018 Magazine Opinion

AI for fraud detection: beyond the hype

Bharath KumarJuly 11, 2018December 13, 2019

by Bharath KumarJuly 11, 2018December 13, 2019

AI has made a lot of noise in financial circles, but how far will it go in revolutionising the industry and assist with fraud detection? Security specialist Sundeep Tengur gives us his insights...

Banking Magazine May - June 2018

Why women in the banking sector face a ‘double glass ceiling’

Bharath KumarMay 31, 2018December 13, 2019

by Bharath KumarMay 31, 2018December 13, 2019

Although the banking industry has reached parity in terms of overall employee representation, women face a ‘double glass ceiling’, finds out Michael Ferrary, professor of human resource management at France’s SKEMA School of Business...

Banking Magazine May - June 2018

Why security can be the game changer for Europe’s retail banks

Bharath KumarMay 31, 2018December 13, 2019

by Bharath KumarMay 31, 2018December 13, 2019

With PSD2 and GDPR coming into play, Europe’s retail banking sector faces interesting times. VASCO security expert Frederik Mennes believes the future of banking can be redefined with technology and advanced security protocols...

Finance Magazine May - June 2018

Why is a ‘Value Added Tax’ so important to the UAE?

Bharath KumarMay 31, 2018December 13, 2019

by Bharath KumarMay 31, 2018December 13, 2019

Experts say, instituting a value added tax in the UAE will drive its revenue expanse in a few short years. Mohammed Fathy, General Manager of Dubai-based tax consultancy Al Dhaheri Jones & Clark, explains its long-term effect on the region’s sectors and GDP percentage...

Event Preview Magazine May - June 2018

Why cryptocurrency might lead to financial democratisation?

Bharath KumarMay 31, 2018December 13, 2019

by Bharath KumarMay 31, 2018December 13, 2019

There are big demographic, economic and technological opportunities present in the industry for leaders to examine—and debate about equal access to financial privileges, which was once meant for the rich...

May - June 2018 TrailBlazer

When numbers matter, not age

Bharath KumarMay 31, 2018

by Bharath KumarMay 31, 2018

27-year-old Holy Rio is shattering myths in the banking sector. Not only has she excelled in the field of investment banking, she has overcome multiple perceptions to carve a niche for herself in the banking sector...