Banking

The Future of Banking

Public dependent on banks unless new system found, says Prof Werner

We are entirely dependent on the actions of banks because they are the ones who create and allocate the money supply, shaping the economic landscape.

Local Banking

Banks: Ignore customer complaints at your peril!

Research by customer experience providers [24]7 suggests banks must use big data to learn what customers want and prevent them from moving elsewhere.

The Future of Banking

Sharia banking in the UK- an ethical investment

Nasir Awan, CEO of Awan Marketing International PLC, spoke to the Information Daily about sharia banks in the UK, and the rise of independent banking in general.

The Future of Banking

Banking crises have become the new normal, says Stephany Jones

"What are [...] the aims which society requires from a financial system?" asks Stephany Griffith Jones, financial markets director at the Initiative for Policy…

The Future of Banking

Break the hold of the mega banks and outlaw predatory lending

Professor Gary Dymski, chair in applied economics at Leeds University, spoke at the Transforming Finance conference about how to change the system and inject some…

The Future of Banking

Strong case for limiting size of banks - CORRECTION

"There is a very strong case for limiting the size of banks," says Thierry Philipponnat, Secretary General of Finance Watch.

The Future of Banking

UK's monolithic banking system cannot compete on global stage

The UK's monolithic banking system is out of line with all our international competitors, Tony Greenham said at the Transforming Finance conference.

The Future of Banking

Financial sector needs to change to benefit environment

'We have privatised the gains and socialised the losses of the financial sector' says Craig Bennett, director of policy and campaigns at Friends of the Earth.

The Future of Banking

Banks need to think harder about their roles in society

Richard Paton, activist for Occupy and UK Uncut, spoke at the Transforming Finance conference about the roles of banks and mutuals in the market.

Fat Cat

'Fat cat' bankers won't have it their way for much longer

Dr Steve McCabe questions why anyone at present would want to get into banking when the reputation of a bank manager is similar to that of a used car dealer.

Public dependent on banks unless new system found, says Prof Werner

We are entirely dependent on the actions of banks because they are the ones who create and allocate the money supply, shaping the economic landscape.

Banks: Ignore customer complaints at your peril!

Research by customer experience providers [24]7 suggests banks must use big data to learn what customers want and prevent them from moving elsewhere.

Banking crises have become the new normal, says Stephany Jones

"What are [...] the aims which society requires from a financial system?" asks Stephany Griffith Jones, financial markets…

Break the hold of the mega banks and outlaw predatory lending

Professor Gary Dymski, chair in applied economics at Leeds University, spoke at the Transforming Finance conference about…

Strong case for limiting size of banks - CORRECTION

"There is a very strong case for limiting the size of banks," says Thierry Philipponnat, Secretary General of Finance Watch.

UK's monolithic banking system cannot compete on global stage

The UK's monolithic banking system is out of line with all our international competitors, Tony Greenham said at the Transforming…

Financial sector needs to change to benefit environment

'We have privatised the gains and socialised the losses of the financial sector' says Craig Bennett, director of policy…

Banks need to think harder about their roles in society

Richard Paton, activist for Occupy and UK Uncut, spoke at the Transforming Finance conference about the roles of banks and…

'Fat cat' bankers won't have it their way for much longer

Dr Steve McCabe questions why anyone at present would want to get into banking when the reputation of a bank manager is…

The future of the high street
Chris Wade, CEO of Action for Market Towns, sets out the strategic steps that councils, community groups and businesses need to take together to deliver the long-term revitalisation of their town centres.
Can the concept of gamification provide an effective solution to aid learning and development in business, asks Peter Phillips, Chief Executive of Unicorn Training.
Knowledge experts should stop focussing on how technical they are and instead focus on what they can do and do it well, says Ian Ross, Learning Technologies Manager for the Charity Learning Consortium.
Technologies can help organisations improve productivity through ICT consolidation and should be able to make substantial cost savings, says Mark Weir, Country Manager for Scotland at F5.
Why would any organisation want to get into banking at the moment? Asks Dr Steve McCabe from Birmingham City University’s Business School.
Either drop the beginning “e” in eLearning or widely expand its definition and scope, says Elliott Masie, Chair of The Learning Consortium at The MASIE Center.
The British BIDs Academy will train the next generation of high street professionals, says Dr Julie Grail, Chief Executive of British BIDs.
Distance learning is not a new phenomenon... but technology is giving us many new possibilities, says David Williams, CEO and Founder of Impact International.

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Iodine deficiency during pregnancy may lower the cognitive ability of some babies, researchers publishing in medical journal The Lancet have found.
Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) President Sandie Keene has praised the sector for widening and improving the spread of personal budgets for elderly and disabled people.
We are entirely dependent on the actions of banks because they are the ones who create and allocate the money supply, shaping the economic landscape.

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The prize, announced by the Department of Health, will recognise innovative ways of integrating care for people with dementia.
The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) has announced an additional £3.1 million programme to encourage more people to study languages at university.
Max3000 to provide the public sector with monitoring & management of cloud services via Giii G-Cloud Framework

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