Insights

In an LIBF podcast, Stuart Tootal, the founder of Matero Consulting and a former colonel in the British army, and Jeremy Takle, the founder and CEO of Pennyworth – and a former marine in the Danish armed forces – talk to Ouida Taaffe about how to motivate and support staff in financial services firms during tougher times, why ‘command and control’ doesn’t work – and what makes a good leader.

Introducing a CBDC for the UK would undoubtedly bring about widespread changes. But if digital currencies become mainstream, what challenges and opportunities would they present for banks?

The Bank of England has announced that it is assessing the case for a retail central bank digital currency. But is the UK really ready for ‘Britcoin’ – and will the potential benefits outweigh the risks?

Juan Dominguez, Director Mobile Financial Services, Orange MEA, talks to Ouida Taaffe in an edited interview about the French telecom operator’s plans for its financial services business.

Technology is gaining ground in trade finance, particularly to help with compliance. It’s reducing costs and saving banks and businesses money. But making the most of it requires a change in mindset, reports Ouida Taaffe.

Clarisse Awamengwi was leading the first ever Global Future Council on Cryptocurrencies at the World Economic Forum (WEF) when she came across the Certified Fintech Practitioner (CFP) course. She applied for it – and a Women in Fintech Scholarship – and was accepted for both. She shares her story here.

For the past 60 years, the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions has delivered significant benefits for banks and their customers. Paul Stallard looks at how financial services use AI and what customers can expect in the future.

Have you recently graduated or just left school? Perhaps you’re thinking about what to study at university? Whatever stage you’re at, if you like a challenge, working in a team and solving problems, a career in finance could be for you.