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Communify acquires Fincentric from S&P Global

Wealthtech entrepreneur John Wise and PE firm Stellex Capital Management have acquired S&P Global’s Fincentric business with a view to providing digital experiences and financial data distribution to the wealth, broking and asset management industries.

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Monzo offers 'do's and don'ts' for using AI in job applications

With AI tools such as ChatGPT now firmly embedded in the mainstream, Monzo has put together a list of 'Do's and don'ts' for using the technology when applying for a job with the digital bank.

14 August 2024

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NerdWallet cuts workforce by 15%

US personal finance outfit NerdWallet is reducing the size of its 730-strong full-time workforce by about 15% as part of a restructuring plan to slash operating expenses.

08 August 2024

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CIBC to hire 200 data and AI specialists

Canadian bank CIBC is set to hire more than 200 data and artificial intelligence roles over the next 12 month

07 August 2024

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Two more Wirecard executives implicated in widening financial scandal

German prosecutors have charged a further two Wirecard executives with wrong-doing in the lead up to the collapse of the once hyped fintech company.

06 August 2024

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Lloyds hires AWS exec to head up new AI and analytics unit

Lloyds Banking Group has hired an executive from Amazon Web Services as its first director of artificial intelligence andd analytics.

05 August 2024

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Finextra is getting a new look!

We’re excited to go live with Finextra’s new website next week.

02 August 2024

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Tech leadership change at Wells Fargo sees Kerrins take up new Gen AI role

Wells Fargo has appointed a new head of technology and shunted current CIO Tracaey Kerrins to head up a newly-created Generative AI team.

31 July 2024

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FCA calls on financial institutions to improve treatment of PEPs

The FCA has told financial firms to do more to ensure politically exposed persons (PEPs) and their families are not treated unfairly.

19 July 2024

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Anne Boden quits Starling for new AI venture

Starling Bank founder Anne Boden has quit the board of the challenger bank to pursue a new AI venture.

16 July 2024

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UK Elections 2024: Labour's landslide victory

Keir Starmer’s Labour Party wins by majority in the UK general election that took place yesterday.

05 July 2024

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Bank of Ireland recruiting for 100 technology roles

Bank of Ireland is recruiting for 100 technology roles to work on new customer features on digital channels, protecting customers against fraud, and advanced data analytics.

02 July 2024

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