Infrastructure Insights

Trying to collate everything manually, when detail exists in different formats across numerous data silos, is no longer sustainable. In any case, many firms lack the budgets to keep investing in new IT projects each time demands change or a new standard is issued. There must be a more sustainable way forward. Indeed, the research suggested that... read more

In an era of digital transformation - not to mention a lot of economic and regulatory change - things are moving quickly. For many financial services organizations this means unprecedented pressure to  innovate to remain relevant and competitive. And the results are starting to show: in early 2019, Spanish multinational BBVA confirmed it... read more

Fintech vendors believe there are still obstacles in place as banks “drag their feet” – and potentially put hurdles in place - to comply with Strong Customer Authentication (SCA), due to come into force on September 14. “Some [financial] institutions dislike people like ourselves who can access the other account types so... read more

Banks are increasingly turning to machine learning to innovate heavily manual and costly middle and back office mission critical compliance management processes, say market participants. “Banks are already in a period of change, mostly in the more business- driven activities in the front office but it’s time to appreciate the value... read more

A fintech agreement between Cambodia and Singapore authorities provides an opportunity for the former’s underbanked and underbanked population, according to lawyers, while the vice president of both Cambodia and Singapore’s fintech associations says lessons can be learned from both central banks’ implementations of blockchain. ... read more

Nord Pool’s splitting of its market coupling operator (MCO) operations from its power exchange business could be the first indication of a wider movement by nominated electricity market operators (NEMOs) in reaction to the EU’s Network Guidelines on Capacity Allocation and Congestion Management (CACM), according to a source close to the... read more

New research released this week has revealed that banking applications developed in-house are more vulnerable than those produced by third-party vendors. Some 81% of banks across the world are embarking on technology transformation programmes in order to keep costs low and bring out application functionality at the pace dictated by consumer... read more

Recent comments made by Single Resolution Board (SRB) chair Elke Konig suggest opposition from banks on resolution frameworks, says Giles Edwards, senior director of financial service ratings at S&P Global Ratings. “There has been push back from the banks initially to say, ‘look you need to be clear about what you... read more

The Chinese government has proposed a ban on cryptocurrency mining in a bid to tackle corruption and stem capital outflows prevalent in the market, believe market participants.   “Because of rampant corruption, local authorities can make deals with miners, often without the knowledge of the central government,” said Erik... read more