Financial Services Reports

EGUIDE: In the second part of our 'Future of Financial Services' e-guide series, read about how the financial services industry is not just being shaken up with cosmetic changes, but is about to go through the process of being stripped down and rebuilt.

Posted: 11 Feb 2019 | Published: 11 Feb 2019

EZINE: Oil may be the main fuel to the economies of the Middle East, but the region is trying to break from its reliance on the black stuff. This ezine has already featured articles about the UAE and Saudi Arabia diversifying their economies, with particular interest in fintech.

Posted: 04 Jan 2019 | Published: 04 Jan 2019

EGUIDE: In the first part of our 'Future of Financial Services' e-guide series, we interview 5 fledgling fintech companies that are working on a wide range of products and services to help reduce costs and make businesses more effective.

Posted: 17 Oct 2018 | Published: 17 Oct 2018

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we examine the considerable environmental footprint of the mobile phone industry and ask what can be done to improve it. We find out how disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) is being used and when it's an option for businesses. And we look at some of the UK's emerging fintech success stories. Read the issue now.

Posted: 14 Sep 2018 | Published: 14 Sep 2018

EBOOK: In this 14-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly weighs up thecompetition from tech-based challenger banks, the importanceof customer experience and the value of leaving conventionalbanking in the past.

Posted: 11 Apr 2018 | Published: 11 Apr 2018

EZINE: The Middle East region is on a path, or even fast track, to becoming a global digital hub. But any country or region heading in this direction will have some fundamentals to get right.

Posted: 05 Apr 2018 | Published: 12 Apr 2018

RESEARCH CONTENT: Apple Pay introduces EMV cryptographic strength to remote payments for in-app payments on the iPhone and interconnected Apple devices. It has the potential to reduce card-not-present (CNP) fraud.

Posted: 27 Mar 2018 | Published: 27 Mar 2018

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we talk to the IT and digital chief at the Ministry of Justice about digital transformation across the criminal justice system. European cities are trying to attract British IT talent as a result of Brexit – what does it mean for UK IT? And we take an in-depth look at the fintech sector. Read the issue now.

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 | Published: 09 Mar 2018

EGUIDE: In this e-guide, read about how the technology's inherent security makes it tamper-proof, and perfect for keeping and sharing records for transactions in many scenarios. Also, discover why think-tank 'Reform' believes that the government should use blockchain technology for identity assurance services across the public sector.

Posted: 12 Dec 2017 | Published: 12 Dec 2017

EGUIDE: In this e-guide, find out how banks such as Malaysia's RHB are keeping up in the digital age, the state of mobile payments across the APAC region, and why some bankers believe retail banking will be fully automated in just a few years.

Posted: 09 Nov 2017 | Published: 09 Nov 2017

EZINE: The Netherlands is seen as a pioneering country which often takes different approaches to solving problems. It is a small country with limited resources and often finds itself using innovative methods to keep up.

Posted: 03 Nov 2017 | Published: 09 Nov 2017

EGUIDE: In this e-guide, we'll take a look at how some of the world's biggest financial brands are moving to the cloud, and share a cautionary tale or two about the mistakes some have made while trying to get there.

Posted: 31 Jul 2017 | Published: 31 Jul 2017

EZINE: With a tolerant professional culture, the UAE is becoming the technological hub of the Middle East, but lacks a strong technological workforce. Access this expert e-zine to see how these Middle Eastern organizations are bringing in new employees, and see what similar tactics your organization could use in your recruitment efforts as well.

Posted: 07 Apr 2017 | Published: 13 Apr 2017

EZINE: In this quarter's CW Benelux ezine, we ask whether the Netherlands is suffering from digital delusion and if it is losing ground in the digital world.

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 | Published: 09 Feb 2017

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: Financial services companies will face new challenges from innovative financial technology (fintech) companies, regulatory technology (regtech) will push down compliance costs, and there will be a greater emphasis on planning for cyber breaches in 2017, Deloitte predicts in this report.

Posted: 20 Jan 2017 | Published: 20 Jan 2017

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) is a core tool for many organisations in dealing with their financial planning, consolidations and reporting. Although it has its strengths, its weaknesses can open organisations up to major problems, say Quocirca analysts Clive Longbottom and Rob Bamford.

Posted: 19 Jan 2017 | Published: 19 Jan 2017

EZINE: Security continues to be a huge pan-European challenge for governments and businesses harnessing the latest technologies. In this quarter's CW Europe, we feature two articles focusing on security in Europe and what authorities and IT firms are doing to reduce risks.

Posted: 05 Dec 2016 | Published: 15 Dec 2016

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, the cyber security of banks is under scrutiny after an attack on Tesco Bank leads to millions lost in fraudulent transactions. Our latest buyer's guide, on server operating systems, looks at Windows Server 2016. And Coca-Cola explains how a move to the cloud is helping to motivate staff. Read the issue now.

Posted: 11 Nov 2016 | Published: 15 Nov 2016

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: This article in our Royal Holloway Security Series demonstrates how actionable data can be extracted from banking malware and how it can be used to defend against highly damaging cyber attacks from organised criminal gangs.

Posted: 17 Aug 2016 | Published: 17 Aug 2016

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: This article in our Royal Holloway Security Series looks at the potential for misuse of virtual currencies and legal landscape in the UK.

Posted: 04 Aug 2016 | Published: 04 Aug 2016

EZINE: Many digitally revolutionary technologies are currently on the edge of the mainstream—including virtual reality, artificial intelligence for financial advice, and the Internet of Things. This week's issue of Computer Weekly discusses the limitations that are holding these technologies back from widespread adoption.

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 | Published: 15 Mar 2016

EGUIDE: This expert e-guide describes how to use standardized documentation for third-party risk assessment in order to minimize risk before deciding on a vendor. Access this resource now for advice on the security-related clauses that financial institutions need to include in their vendor contracts in order to comply with regulatory requirements.

Posted: 02 Mar 2016 | Published: 26 Feb 2016

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, our latest buyer's guide assesses the impact of open source software and how it is underpinning the digital revolution. We examine the prospects for cloud in financial services as regulators give their approval. And we ask if Uber is really part of a new business model for the sharing economy. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Jan 2016 | Published: 12 Jan 2016

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, as IT leaders face boardroom pressure to roll out IT projects ever more quickly, we examine how to do that without running unacceptable risks. Michael Dell talks about how he sees the future for his company when it buys EMC. And we hear from IT chiefs about the challenges of implementing DevOps. Read the issue now.

Posted: 30 Nov 2015 | Published: 30 Nov 2015

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we find out how technology is helping to deliver vital aid to Syrian refugees in the Middle East. We look at the barriers to achieving the government's aim of a paperless NHS. And the CTO of special effects studio Framestore talks about the IT challenges behind hit movies such as Gravity. Read the issue now.

Posted: 20 Nov 2015 | Published: 20 Nov 2015