All articles by Douglas Blakey
Douglas Blakey
CEE’s AI investment boom: Why global investors are flocking to the region
Central and Eastern Europe is quickly becoming a leader in AI innovation, with AI firms in the region attracting €1.4bn in funding from 2023 to mid-2024. Oleg Khusaenov examines the factors that led to this investment
Fintechs adopt API strategies to create customised solutions and modular products
Robinhood’s recent announcement of its expansion into the private banking sector marks a significant shift in the financial industry, which could carry several repercussions for traditional financial institutions, writes Mark Speare
Regulation, openness, and a modern platform needed for legacy banks to embrace cryptos
Western banks and regulators need to take note of Emirates NBD’s crypto innovation argues Blandina Szalay
CBDC require clear benefits of use to become currency in future, says GlobalData
To date, retail CBDCs have failed to address real consumer needs or pain points meaningfully and currently offer no clear tangible benefits that would drive user adoption
Private credit vs traditional banking: How private credit is filling the global lending gap
As traditional banks retreat from corporate lending, leaving businesses underserved, an opportunity opens up for private credit lenders as Michel Lowy explains
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From carbon credits to climate APIs: How banks and fintechs are driving sustainability
The Climate Policy Initiative estimates that annual climate finance flows must increase to $8.5trn by 2030 to meet global sustainability goals, presenting a trillion-dollar opportunity for banks and fintech companies that facilitate green financing, writes Edward Bickerton
GlobalData announces top M&A financial and legal advisers for Europe in 2024
GlobalData’s Deals Database reveals Goldman Sachs and Rothschild & Co top M&A financial advisers in Europe in 2024 with Latham & Watkins and CMS the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) legal advisers
JPMorgan Chase FY 2024 earnings top forecasts with record $54bn net income
Payments fees grow by double digits for the fourth consecutive quarter, helping drive payments revenue to a record $18.1bn for the year
Global deal activity declines 6.7% in 2024 but resilience shines in some key markets, reveals GlobalData
2024 deals data highlights the nuanced dynamics of the global M&A landscape
Bank of America agrees long-term partnership with US Soccer Federation
Collaboration extends to all US national teams, new national training centre, the new SheInvests programme and expands on the bank’s focus on engaging clients and communities through the fastest growing sport in the US