All articles by Douglas Blakey
Douglas Blakey
Revolut’s €1bn bet on France signals waning UK fintech appeal
Revolut will create a new Western Europe HQ in Paris and host the company’s future operations across Western Europe. The initiative represents the largest investment in the French financial sector in a decade, writes Harry Swain
The overlooked double-act driving innovation in fintech
The CEO and CTO are seen as the key to a company’s success, but as Elliott Limb explains, the true fintech power couple are two of the often-overlook roles
Canada’s real-time payments modernisation: A turning point for financial institutions
Erik De Belder explains why Canadian banks must act to strengthen their operational readiness as the country moves toward a real-time financial ecosystem
National interests are setting the trajectory of stablecoin and CBDC markets
Stablecoins are not just a tech innovation, but an increasingly vital pillar of US fiscal stability, argues GlobalData analyst Blandina Hanna Szalay
Tencent eyes Thai market for palm biometric payments in race with Alipay
Tencent is ramping up its drive to win market share in Southeast Asia and its palm biometrics initiative, merging security with convenience, has the potential to redefine payment norms, explains Arnie Cho
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In stressful times, working with customers as they prefer builds connection and drives profit
Payments expert Brandon Spear has a strategy in place for suppliers concerned about the potential impact of a global trade war. And it doesn’t involve panic
SIC Instant Payments Phase 2 is coming sooner than you think – why preparation must start now
Though the launch may seem distant, early preparation to ensure readiness for instant payments is key, says Andreas Helbling. Financial institutions must assess their current providers and plan contingencies for service disruptions
The future of banking: Advice for modern leaders
Peter Stenehjem explains how traditional financial institutions can pivot towards a modern leadership approach
Tariffs, trade and the road ahead: How 2025’s protectionist shift is reshaping global trade finance
New US tariffs have jolted global trade – and UK businesses are feeling the shockwaves. But this disruption is also forcing a rethink of traditional approaches to trade finance, says Dominic Capolongo
AI and advanced analytics – ‘The biggest technology priority for the next 18 months’: Celent
The latest episode of the GlobalData Strategic Intelligence Instant Insights podcast series discusses AI in retail banking: Its evolution, obstacles and future