Numerous theories have emerged as to why the UK has endured such a severe productivity problem over the last decade. Growth in productivity of just 2 per cent during that period would typically have been accomplished within a single year prior to the financial crisis, and thus the 'productivity puzzle' continues to confound economists
As an economy, we're a collective of buyers and sellers. One thing both parties have in common is that they want the process of making a payment to be as quick, convenient and safe as possible.
As the world's dependence on technology escalates, so too do the twin threats of fraud and cybercrime. And Brits, in particular, seem to be affected, especially so by the latter.
This week, Bitcoin breached the $12,000 mark for the first time. The total value of all Bitcoins is now approaching $100bn.
Undoubtedly the biggest driver of change over the coming decades will be Artificial Intelligence (AI) – a much-publicised subject, but also one which is often poorly understood.
The word ‘disruption’ is often associated with fintech and sporting a positive connotation to boot.
We’ve written previously about the likelihood of a cashless society in the UK, and one of a number of reasons why such a prospect is unlikely in the short term is due to concerns relating to security with respect to online fraud and cybercrime.
Is the hammer itself, under the hammer? Got to love a cryptic question, huh? Much as we enjoy a good riddle, this one isn’t all that mysterious though.
Occasionally, the temptation can be to look across the pond and see the United States as some sort of older brother.
Shellshock is a security vulnerability recently discovered by a team of security researchers.
A new industry body designed to unify and accelerate growth in technology-led financial services innovators has launched.