The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will launch an audit programme on Thursday to review the sector, following the Brexit vote. It comes after a series of scandals over alleged misconduct in the sector.The regulator will be launching the programme as part of a three-month pilot scheme, which it hopes will become a model for other financial […]
A couple weeks ago, I went to my local bank to get my mortgage, and a broker told me that I was going to be approved for an advisor.After some questioning, the bank agreed to provide me with a personal loan.I had my mortgage written off and was looking forward to refinancing the loan.A few […]
The security team at Uber is getting ready to move on to the next phase of the company’s security program, and a new security advisory has surfaced to help the team prepare.The new information, published by UberInsider, details how the company plans to use its blockchain technology to keep the integrity of its financial services.The […]
The roles of advisors and other financial advisers in Australia are growing increasingly complex, according to new research from Australian Financial Consultancy (AFIC).While there are many roles available to the public sector, the roles of private sector advisers and consultants have grown increasingly complex.In this article, AFIC provides some guidelines on how to manage an […]
In an effort to build a scalable, frictionless, and secure transaction banking experience for anyone, the industry has come up with a number of solutions.For those interested in doing so, there are several ways to get started.This article will walk you through building a blockchain transaction bank that will allow anyone to accept a transaction […]
The healthcare sector is a big money maker, and the top 10 most valuable healthcare entities account for nearly 60% of all healthcare transactions, according to research firm TransMedica.They are:Laurus, a healthcare payments company that focuses on personal finance, is the top transaction advisor in the U.S.Laurus has more than 40 million active customers and […]
An experienced online financial planner can help you get your finances in order.The new bank accounts you’ve been waiting for aren’t just for the young, the hungry or the desperate.They’re also for people who need to save for a rainy day, or even just to get by.It’s not always easy, and you’ll need to use […]
By the end of the year, banks will have a slew of blockchain-powered services that can streamline transactions, increase efficiency and streamline the process of making payments.That will require more collaboration, says Chris Coughlan, CEO of blockchain technology consultancy Chain, Inc. “I think there’s a real opportunity for banks to really embrace the blockchain, because […]
The code advisor is an employment opportunity that has become increasingly popular in Ireland and other European countries.It is similar to the position of a sales manager, but with less responsibility and a much lower pay.For most people, it is the perfect job, but not everyone will be able to find a code adviser to […]