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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4 days ago |
bankingriskandregulation.com | Francesca Washtell
By Francesca Washtell Financial institutions should adopt “closed” AI systems if they are not already doing so, or face potentially “huge” regulatory fines, advise experts. The alternatives? Third-party models, which risk customers’ data privacy, or, worse, banning generative AI entirely and tempting “shadow” use by overworked employees looking for shortcuts. Financial ... 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
By Francesca Washtell We’re nearly halfway through 2025 but unfortunately scammers are being as creative as ever. Here we unpack five of the most prominent swindles that have been spotted this year. A major theme is the use of artificial intelligence. The proliferation of this technology is increasing criminals’ speed, scale ... 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
By Francesca Washtell Banks are struggling to deploy anti-deepfake tools at speed in Europe more than in other regions due to “cautious regulation”, new research claims. By contrast, supervisors in Latin America are actively encouraging financial institutions to use cutting-edge solutions. Experts say interim guidance could provide clarity for banks and software providers ... To continue reading Request Free Trial Unlimited access to all content. Email alerts highlighting key industry insight.
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1 month 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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1 month 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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