City AM: London fintech Tide set to launch in Germany as it looks to grow international footprint
Glad to see that that Tide is doing well.
Payments Dive: JPMorgan to launch biometric checkout next year
Basing this on a selfie does not seem as secure as the Face ID mechanism on the iPhone.
Fintech Futures: From start-up to unicorn – the rise of Revolut
A good overview of the growth of Revolut.
Finextra: BofE plans cloud-based data platform and AI pilots
The Bank of England is building out a cloud-based data and analytics platform after an independent review found “nervousness” in adopting the technology.
Best Execution: T+1 could cost the industry $31 billion a year – with 31% of institutional trades set to fail
A lot of banks are just starting to realise the magnitude of this transition.
New Atlas: Software tweak doubles computer processing speed, halves energy use
Speed enhancement is not only about hardware capabilities.
BBC: Apple unplugs self-driving electric car project, reports say
The market for electric cars is still immature and the entry cost is very high.
The Verge: Wendy’s betrays spicy nugget lovers everywhere and will introduce surge pricing
This is an interesting move.
TechRepublic: Top IT Skills Trends in the UK for 2024
AI, Cyber, Cloud and Data people are the most in demand with AI leading the way.