Francesca Washtell
Correspondent and Associate Editor at Banking Risk and Regulation
Freelance business journalist. Formerly Mail on Sunday, Daily Mail and City AM. RT not endorsements etc
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1 week ago |
bankingriskandregulation.com | Francesca Washtell
By Francesca Washtell Starling Bank’s head of financial risk has urged the City regulator to support the “squeezed middle” of the UK’s banking sector — scale-ups that are being stifled or submerged under one-size-fits-all rules. Cordelia Kafetz said the UK’s approach to nurturing start-ups had been “global-leading” but that growth-stage firms ... To continue reading Request Free Trial Unlimited access to all content. Email alerts highlighting key industry insight.
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2 weeks ago |
bankingriskandregulation.com | Francesca Washtell |John Crowley
By Francesca Washtell and John Crowley The UK is set to pioneer new open banking technology, with 31 leading UK banks and fintechs backing a new development: commercial variable recurring payments. Hailed as a milestone moment “that will help the UK regain its open banking crown”, the move follows months of co-ordination between banks, ... To continue reading Request Free Trial Unlimited access to all content. Email alerts highlighting key industry insight.
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2 weeks ago |
bankingriskandregulation.com | John Crowley |Francesca Washtell
By John Crowley and Francesca Washtell A former cyber crime police officer who hacked into a challenger bank’s facial verification software says financial institutions are still failing to do “basic due diligence” when using third-party onboarding software. Jake Moore, a former head of digital forensics at a British police force, took just 48 hours ... To continue reading Request Free Trial Unlimited access to all content. Email alerts highlighting key industry insight.
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3 weeks ago |
bankingriskandregulation.com | Francesca Washtell
By Francesca Washtell The City has not learned its lesson from the high–profile deepfake attack on Arup more than a year ago, warn cyber security training firms. Financial services companies are failing to adequately train senior managers and executives on fast-moving cyber threats, such as deepfakes, experts say. ... To continue reading Request Free Trial Unlimited access to all content. Email alerts highlighting key industry insight. Invitations to attend exclusive roundtables and events.
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4 weeks ago |
bankingriskandregulation.com | Francesca Washtell
By Francesca Washtell The world of risk and fincrime churns out stories that seem straight out of a film. Ever feel like that isn’t reflected properly in banking-based films? We’ve got you covered over Easter. From corporate wrongdoing and black markets, fraud and catching villains in the act, financial services can ... To continue reading Request Free Trial Unlimited access to all content. Email alerts highlighting key industry insight. Invitations to attend exclusive roundtables and events.
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