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CFA Institute outlines policy recommendations for ‘finfluencer’ social media content 

New research published by the CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, reveals that insufficient financial literacy, limited interaction with regulated financial advisers and a preference for obtaining information through digital...

Revolut launches Mobile Wallets, allowing for faster transfers across the world 

Revolut, the global financial super app with more than 35 million customers worldwide, has launched Mobile Wallets, a new quick and easy option to sending money abroad.   Mobile Wallets redefines remittance experiences by offering a low-friction,...

Cloud to drive US$1.1 trillion IT spend across Europe, says Gartner 

Gartner predicts IT spending in Europe will reach US$1.1 trillion in 2024, fuelled by investments in cloud security and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). This marks a significant increase in IT services expenditure across Europe.  The firm forecasts...

Just do it: Five principles to begin your tax transformation journey 

Tax departments are increasingly aware of the benefits of digital transformation. At times of economic instability and fast-evolving tax requirements, the agility and resilience offered by automation and transparent data are even more valuable. Add to that...

Why adaptability is critical to insurance transformation 

Traditionally, insurers have oriented their businesses around product lines. However, to meet the gulf in needs of the modern consumer and confront the myriad crippling headwinds the industry faces, a shift is needed; one that places adaptability at the...

Why and how to start your FinOps journey right now 

Willy Sennott, the EVP FinOps at Vega Cloud says the longer you delay your FinOps initiative, the more money you leave on the table.  If I told you I’d give you two dollars tomorrow in exchange for a dollar today, you probably wouldn’t have to ...

Failed payments could cost subscription companies more than US$129B in 2025

The global subscription industry continues to grow with a projected market value of US$1.5 trillion by 2025, but one challenge continues to plague many leading subscription companies—subscriber churn. The complexities of recurring billing and payments can leave s...

Henry Dannell transforms corporate benefits landscape as 26 city firms sign up to its Mortgage Staff Service offering 

Henry Dannell, a London-based specialist mortgage advisory firm, has signed up 26 city firms to its innovative Corporate Mortgage Staff Service offering.    The company’s specialist service empowers organisations to make financial education a...

COCA and Wirex unveil world’s first MPC wallet with non-custodial debit card 

COCA, in partnership with Wirex, a leading Web3 money app, has unveiled the world’s first Multi-Party Computation (MPC) wallet accompanied by a non-custodial debit card.  Aimed at simplifying the transition between cryptocurrency and traditional...

Collaboration addresses accelerating demand for modern retirement technology among UK SMEs 

Smart Pension, one of the UK’s leading workplace pension providers, and Mercer, a global consulting and investments leader and a business of Marsh McLennan, has launched a new pension solution to meet the accelerating demand for modern retirement technology a...

CFOs opt for defensive strategies as tech investment rises, according to Deloitte survey 

 CFOs of the UK’s largest firms are optimistic about prospects for their own businesses as they enter 2024, according to Deloitte’s latest CFO survey.   The research revealed that sentiment among finance leaders has risen for the second con...

JustGiving drops American Express and selects GoCardless Instant Bank Pay for open banking payments 

GoCardless, the bank payment company, has extended its relationship with JustGiving to become the online donation platform’s exclusive open banking payment provider, replacing American Express. The move will see JustGiving use both the fintech’s Instant Ban...