News: Digital
Finextra: Lloyds hires Amazon exec to head up mortgages division
A former technology head at Amazon has been hired by Lloyds Banking Group to lead the digitisation of the bank's revamped mortgage division.
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February 25, 2025 / Digital
European Central Bank: Outsourcing trends in the banking sector
Banks continue to operate in an environment of increased geopolitical tensions and cyber risks.
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Finextra: Third of central banks delay CBDC timelines
Nearly a third of central banks have delayed their CBDC timelines.
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February 17, 2025 / Artificial Intelligence, Digital
CIO: CIOs look beyond ‘Big 3’ cloud providers for AI innovation
CIOs look beyond ‘Big 3’ cloud providers for AI innovation.
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IOT World Today: Quantum Computing Could Add $264B to UK Economy
IBM and Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) Circuits have released a report predicting that quantum computing could boost U.K. productivity by up to 7% by 2045.
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February 13, 2025 / Digital
Finextra: Australia’s AMP taps Starling tech for SMB digital bank
Australian financial services firm AMP has tapped Engine by Starling for a new digital bank for small business owners and everyday customers.
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efinancialcareers: UBS’s complex IT integration is costing more than expected
It's costly for banks to transform their tech infrastructure, even more so when they're integrating a recently acquired rival at the same time
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CIO: 67% of digital transformations delayed due to skill shortages
IDC's latest survey of IT leaders from North America, Asia, and Europe found that a shortage of IT skills has caused delays in product development at 54% of organizations, with 58% reporting product or service quality issues as well.
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Lloyds Banking Group: What’s next for fintech in 2025?
A good overview of where the market is going in 2025 from Kirsty Rutter at Lloyds Banking Group.
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