All articles by Andrew Fawthrop
Andrew Fawthrop
Peer-to-peer lending platforms remove banks from the investment equation
The process of borrowing and lending money usually involves a banking institution of some variety, but the emerging popularity of…
NatWest to trial new fingerprint scanner bank cards in the UK
NatWest is to begin trialling a biometric bank card in the UK that allows customers to make contactless payments over…
Starling voted top bank for second year running at British Bank Awards
Starling Bank was the headline winner at the British Bank Awards last night, edging out rival Monzo in a closely-fought…
Women in fintech: Nine leaders challenging the male dominance of financial services
Fintech has made a name for itself as an innovative sector challenging the status quo, and breathing new life into…
Compelo Banking Fintech Watch: Latest fintech investments in February 2019
The Compelo Banking Fintech Watch series continues, taking a look back at some of the most significant fintech investments of…
Voice payments set to drive a new era of commerce for Amazon Pay
For a growing number of people, asking a smart assistant like Alexa to dim the lights or perform some other…
How strong customer authentication will force banks and customers to adapt
The European Union’s revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2) has been in effect for over a year now, but in a…
Starling’s Marketplace delivers an ‘app store’ experience for financial services
Most people are familiar these days with app stores like those offered by Apple and Google to find new tools…
Global Financial Innovation Network targets international cooperation on regulating financial disruption
Despite the excitement of new technologies sweeping across the banking industry, regulators are left with the challenge of reshaping the…
Rising stars of European finance showcased in the Forbes 30 under 30 listings
Landing a spot on the Forbes 30 under 30 list is a significant achievement for any ambitious young person –…