Viva.com solidifies its position as a technologically advanced financial institution for businesses across Europe through the absorption of Viva Payments by Viva Βank, both companies of Viva.com Group. The legal merger is expected to be completed shortly, followed by the operational merger by March 2025. As a result, Viva.com expands its offering to also provide […]
Half of UK consumers (51%) have never heard of the term ‘data centre,’ highlighting a significant lack of awareness about their critical role in powering daily digital life. New research from Telehouse reveals how, despite the increasing reliance on digital services and their recent categorisation by the government as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), 67% of […]
Businesses need the government to prove their AI Opportunities Action Plan can deliver on its goals of improved economic growth, say leading audit, tax and business advisory firm, Blick Rothenberg. Nick Winters, partner and head of technology at the firm, said: “The government recently launched its AI Opportunities Action Plan, suggesting that they believe ramping […]
As AI becomes more commonplace and accessible, workplaces are faced with the challenge of how to oversee its implementation in a way that is responsible and ethical. However, new research from LawDeb, the independent professional services firm, finds that 29% of employees are already using AI at work, and 1 in 10 (10%) use it […]
Conister Bank Limited (“Conister”), part of Manx Financial Group PLC (AIM:MFX), is delighted to announce the launch of a new easy-to-use online deposit system for its UK retail customers. The launch follows the success of its digital distribution channel on the Isle of Man, which now accounts for over 70% of the bank’s lending. The […]
Paragon Bank has announced the selection of Alfa to power a new Commercial Lending Transformation Programme, replacing its legacy systems and streamlining the end-to-end lending process. The strategic initiative will modernise Paragon’s SME lending operations, diversify its product portfolio and enhance the experience for customers and brokers. By choosing Alfa’s accelerated Alfa Start delivery methodology, […]
Over three quarters of project professionals in the UK financial services sector are implementing artificial intelligence (AI) as part of their everyday processes, according to a new survey by the Association for Project Management (APM), the chartered membership body for the project profession. The survey of 1,000 project professionals, carried out by national research company […]
PXP, the expert in global payment services, today shares the findings from exclusive new research conducted in collaboration with polling firm Censuswide, revealing the payment preferences, priorities and frustrations of more than 4,000 consumers across the UK and US. The research uncovers compelling trends in how people choose to pay and what drives their decisions: […]
Fintilect, the specialist hyper-personalized digital banking software provider, has partnered with DF Capital to provide full online self-serve functionality for its suite of business savings accounts for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The introduction of online functionality for these accounts follows the successful 2021 launch of full online functionality for DF Capital’s personal savings […]
A new survey has revealed that over half (53%) of workplaces in the audit and governance sector have implemented GenAI tools in their day-to-day tasks. Carried out by CareersinAudit.com, the survey asked audit and governance professionals about how AI is being implemented in their respective organisations, and their attitudes towards the tech. While more than claim the tools […]
