All articles by Douglas Blakey

Douglas Blakey

OCBC Securities to triple young active investors with launch of Singapore’s first AI stock-picker

Trading activity among young investors increased 50% during the pilot period with the use of A.I. Oscar’s stock ideas

SIX launches new global equity indices

Global financial information provider SIX rolls out a family of global equity indices designed specifically for the retail, private banking, and asset management sector

TD launches full-service platform supporting technology and innovation clients in Canada

High-touch banking and capital solutions tailored towards servicing the needs of entrepreneurs in the innovation economy  

UK consumers seek more bank support as debts mount: GFT

On average, UK consumers are almost £2,700 in credit card debt with 45% using their overdraft before the end of the month and 25% incurring significant charges

Royal Bank of Canada launches Global Credit Connect with Nova Credit

RBC initiative will help create a smoother financial start for newcomers to Canada

ZA Bank unveils HK’s first stock rebate programme ‘StockBack’

ZA Bank, Hong Kong’s largest digital bank by customer numbers says that the rollout of StockBack will bring an upgraded stock investment experience to users

CFPB takes action against repeat offender Freedom Mortgage Corporation

Non-bank mortgage company alleged to have violated law enforcement order; proposed court judgment incorporates $3.95m penalty

Ant International unveils bettr – new global SME digital lending service

Initiative aims to provide micro lending to micro, small and medium enterprises in strategic markets through embedded finance partnerships

CBA reimagines banking for Australian businesses, introduces loyalty programme

A new range of new products and services is designed to meet more customers’ banking needs

Yet another BNPL outfit bites the dust: Laybuy collapses

Buy-now pay-later firm Laybuy has called in receivers having failed in its efforts to find a buyer