Reed L. Benson, CPA

Order Instituting Cease-and-Desist Proceedings Pursuant to Section 21C of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Making Findings, and Imposing a Cease-and-Desist OrderRead More

NatWest Identifies 3 Ways to Help Open Banking Achieve its Full Potential

NatWest Group, the British banking and insurance holding company, commissioned Oxera, an economics and finance consultancy firm, to uncover some of the challenges holding open banking back. The report, titled The (Unmet) Potential of Open Banking, also looks at the development of new innovative use cases that go beyond the regulatory mandate. Since launching in […]

Israel’s Raid on Jenin, in Photos

The major incursion into the West Bank city, which the military said was focused on rooting out militants, left several dead and forced thousands from their homes.Read More

Haleon Contemplates Sale of Non-Core Businesses, Including Nicotinell Brand: A Strategy Shift Towards Core Products

Haleon Plc (NYSE: HLN), a consumer health company, is reportedly considering divesting some smoking cessation products as part of a strategy to sell non-core businesses. The company is working with an adviser to find potential buyers for the Nicotinell brand, which includes nicotine gum, patches, and lozenges. The Nicotinell brand’s sale, which draws interest from investment […]

UK Fintech News Roundup: The Latest Stories 05/07

Every Wednesday, we delve into the latest fintech updates from across the UK. This week brings updates from Moneyhub, The Banker and Pay.UK. Moneyhub powers Leukaemia Care donations in Bristol Bristol-based leading open finance and data payment firm Moneyhub is supporting a fundraising campaign in support of Leukaemia Care UK, in which a herd of […]

China’s Brain Drain Threatens Its Future

Chinese citizens, including many of the wealthy, are increasingly eyeing the exits in a new era of slower growth, high youth unemployment and rising populism.Read More

Subscription Companies Must Adopt Pausing Services to Stay Competitive

Despite rising living costs, consumers are reluctant to cancel their subscriptions. Instead, they are opting to upgrade or pause contracts, research from Minna Technologies, the subscription management platform embedded in banking and fintech apps, has revealed.  This research marks the launch of Minna Technologies’ inaugural Subscription Economy: Business Barometer report in partnership with FT Strategies […]