Martin Bradbury

Jun 3, 2024 | finextra.com | Joris Lochy |Martin Bradbury |Mark Nutt |Taras Boyko

Swift and Global Banks Team Up to Combat Cross-Border Payment Fraud with AI Swift, the global financial messaging service, is partnering with leading banks on two AI-powered pilots to reduce fraud and streamline cross-border payments significantly. AI could help the payments industry save billions in fraud-related costs and remove friction from the cross-border payments ecosystem. Enhanced Fraud Detection: Swift is upgrading its "Payment Controls" service with an AI model.

Jun 2, 2024 | finextra.com | Joris Lochy |Martin Bradbury |Mark Nutt |Jonathan Hancock

In the rapidly evolving landscape of financial technology, the convergence of innovative digital solutions and traditional financial services has presented unprecedented opportunities and challenges. Among the most critical challenges are cybersecurity and data protection, which have become key focal points for fintech companies, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies. Addressing these issues requires a collaborative approach to ensure a resilient and trustworthy financial ecosystem.

May 23, 2024 | finextra.com | Joris Lochy |Martin Bradbury |Mark Nutt |Jonathan Hancock

This is the first installment in my series of blogs exploring the dynamic world of operational resilience regulatory frameworks, with a special focus on DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) and TLPT (Threat Led Penetration Testing). In this blog, I have shared my observations while examining how regulatory changes in the UK, EU, and US are shaping the landscape for financial institutions. So grab your favorite beverage and settle into your comfy chair for this read.

May 21, 2024 | finextra.com | Martin Bradbury |Mark Nutt |Jonathan Hancock

Digital threats top the agenda for every Chief Information Officer (CIO), especially in the Financial Services industry, where the consequences of breaches can be catastrophic. As financial services increasingly rely on IT tools and systems, any digital disruption can have profound impacts not only on the institution itself but on the broader economy.

May 21, 2024 | finextra.com | Elias Thomaidis |Martin Bradbury |Mete Feridun |Joris Lochy

The implications of Ben Bernanke’s review of forecasting for monetary policy making at the Bank of England go far beyond the Bank itself. His recommendations lead with a call to accelerate the modernisation of software used to manipulate data as rapidly as feasible. The Bank should certainly expand investments in creating the flexible, scalable and dynamic data platforms necessary as the foundation of effective forecasting.