Banking

Tackling the data deficit in BNPL

17 Aug 2023

A lack of transparency in lending is an old problem made new again with BNPL. According to concerning reports, the UK government plans to delay regulation of the BNPL industry. But behind its ease of use, BNPL could create gaps in data without oversight and transparency. Without the right regulation, financial services could operate in an environ...

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Banking

4 practical tips for overcoming data distress

15 Aug 2023

Stressed out and overwhelmed - that seems to be the sentiment among data leaders in financial services. A recent survey by data management firm Solidatus revealed alarming levels of work-related stress and anxiety. The findings are concerning: 71% of financial services senior data leaders say they are on the verge of quitting their jobs due to hig...

Banking

Strategic data procurement: Drive efficiency in Financial Services

25 Jul 2023

In financial services, data is the lifeblood that powers every decision. However the current landscape is riddled with challenges, most prominent among them being the lack of transparency in data pricing. Opaque pricing models and disparate costs can throw a spanner in the most well-oiled procurement teams. But the significance of efficiency in thi...

Banking

Emerging trends in financial services procurement

20 Jul 2023

With rising costs and growing data needs, financial services procurement teams are under intense pressure to optimise spend and make strategic decisions. This calls for a new approach - one grounded in data. Data benchmarking provides the visibility procurement teams need to drive real change. By comparing your data pricing, quality, and accuracy a...