Financial Services Reports

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we review the marathon latest phase of the Post Office scandal inquiry, as ministers, civil servants, executives and lawyers were shamed. We look at IOWN – a candidate for the next generation of networking technology. And we examine best practice in software asset management. Read the issue now.

Posted: 09 Aug 2024 | Published: 13 Aug 2024

EZINE: Saudi Arabia made a statement of intent back in 2017 that it would build an entirely new city that would be smart from the start. We go deeper to find out how the project is shaping up.

Posted: 18 Jul 2024 | Published: 18 Jul 2024

EGUIDE: In this e-guide, read more about DBS Technology Marketplace and how it delivers anything-as-a-service (XaaS) capabilities that enable the bank's applications teams to adapt cloud-native applications quickly and efficiently.

Posted: 20 May 2023 | Published: 21 May 2023

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, as the UK plummets down the international rankings for digital government, can its £400m identity system revitalise the UK's digital strategy? Read the issue now.

Posted: 03 Apr 2023 | Published: 04 Apr 2023

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, two years after the Kalifa report laid out a roadmap for continued fintech sector growth, UK entrepreneurs and startups are worried about the lack of progress. We look at the top tech trends in retail and find out which companies are leading the way. And we examine six ways to slash IT emissions. Read the issue now.

Posted: 06 Mar 2023 | Published: 07 Mar 2023

EGUIDE: Machine learning (ML) enables businesses to perform tasks on a scale previously thought impossible. As a result, many organizations are finding ways to harness ML to not just drive efficiencies but to fuel new business opportunities. Here are 10 applications of ML that are being used to solve problems & deliver tangible business benefits:

Posted: 09 Feb 2023 | Published: 09 Feb 2023

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we analyse the technology industry's failure to extirpate forced labour and slavery from its supply chains. We find out how cyber security firm Okta is rebuilding customer trust after a major security incident. And we discover how Caterpillar is modernising its data management. Read the issue now.

Posted: 09 Sep 2022 | Published: 13 Sep 2022

EGUIDE: Learn how WLTH, a fintech company, built its own technology stack that delivers data analytics and other capabilities as it seeks to win market share from traditional banks.

Posted: 06 Apr 2022 | Published: 06 Apr 2022

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we find out how an artificial intelligence system for tracking puffins could help boost renewable energy use. We examine the often-overlooked, but often damaging, diversity issue of age discrimination in tech. And we look at the key considerations when choosing enterprise cloud file services. Read the issue now.

Posted: 11 Oct 2021 | Published: 11 Oct 2021

EZINE: The construction of datacentres in the Netherlands' Amsterdam region has accelerated at such a pace that their demands for electricity are causing concern, prompting city authorities and datacentre operator to open a dialogue about sustainable datacentre industry expansion.

Posted: 26 May 2021 | Published: 10 Jun 2021

EZINE: Tech Nordic Advocates has adopted a new approach to closing the gender gap in Danish technology startups, looking to emulate Canada's top-down approach.

Posted: 17 May 2021 | Published: 27 May 2021

EGUIDE: In this case study, learn how DBS Bank's credit architecture programme has digitised and reimagined credit processes through a unified platform that has improved the productivity and efficiency of its credit teams.

Posted: 15 Apr 2021 | Published: 15 Apr 2021

EZINE: The Qatar Financial Markets Authority is using a digital platform to enable financial services professionals to assess their knowledge of anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism.

Posted: 31 Mar 2021 | Published: 15 Apr 2021

EGUIDE: The automation of the financial software that lies at the heart of any business – accountancy, budget management, general ledger, payroll, and so on – is a prize many organisations are eyeing up, with machine learning and robotic process automation close to mind. Find out everything you need to know by downloading this PDF E-Guide.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 15 Jan 2021

EZINE: The organisers of this year's Tour de France worked with technology services company NTT in partnership with Amaury Sport Organisation to provide what they described as an "enhanced experience" for race fans who could not be at the roadside because of Covid restrictions.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 10 Dec 2020

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we talk to Mastercard about how the credit card giant is using new technologies to take digital payments into a new era. After months of unprecedented uncertainty, we ask CIOs how they are planning for the next 12 months. And we examine how the growth in remote working will affect IT salaries. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 17 Nov 2020

EZINE: Sweden's Handelsbanken is cutting its branch network by nearly half, which means more money will be invested in IT. But it's not just Sweden and the Nordics – banks across the world are watching the fintech industry demonstrate to consumers what banking can be like if the right technology is in place.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 26 Nov 2020

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we examine the profound changes in supply chain management as a result of the global pandemic. We find out how digital experience platforms can help deliver an omni-channel web presence. And we look at the role of technology in cracking down on international money laundering. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 29 Sep 2020

EZINE: The European Central Bank has found that banks with the most IT expertise in the boardroom have better control in several IT risk categories, including fewer successful cyber attacks and less downtime of critical IT systems.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 10 Sep 2020

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we discuss the challenges of running global IT in the world of copper mining. We look at how tech vendors are adapting their products to meet the lockdown demands of working from home. And we examine how zero-trust methods can help secure container technology. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 28 Jul 2020

EGUIDE: The Nordic region is a place where people aren't afraid to try out the latest digital technologies. In banking for example, the region is leading the way in the age of open banking. Read here why this might be the case. But it goes way beyond the technology itself and has a lot to do with the attitude to change in the region.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 02 Jul 2020

EZINE: The UAE, like the rest of the world, continues to be heavily impacted by the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic – and technology is helping to lead the fight.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 09 Jul 2020

EZINE: Russian mobile operators are pooling their resources to help them overcome the technical challenges of creating 5G networks. Also read how Swedbank is rebuilding its anti-money laundering systems after a damning report, and how a public-private partnership in the Netherlands is helping to combat cyber fraudsters.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 11 Jun 2020

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, after hackers threatened to release data from a US law firm's celebrity clients, will people finally take cyber security seriously? Designing software for older users makes systems better for all – we examine how. And the IT chief at TSB explains how the bank recovered from its 2018 IT disaster. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 26 May 2020

EZINE: Computer Weekly's annual IT priorities survey was carried out before the arrival of Covid-19 disrupted business plans. It found that more than half of the IT leaders in the Benelux region expected budgets to be higher this year than last, and digital transformation was to be the main recipient of budget increases.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 07 May 2020