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Mobile banking ‘to be more popular than high street branches by 2021’

The tipping point at which mobile banking is expected to overtake branches is predicted to happen in 2021, data experts Caci said Mobile banking is set to overtake high street bank branches by 2021 in terms of popularity, according to projections. Data experts Caci said growing numbers of people owning a smartphone is partly behind… Read More


New Android Trojan can infiltrate major international banking apps

“Gustuff” Trojan capable of attacking more than 100 global banking apps, cryptocurrency and marketplace applications, including PayPal and Revolut An Android Trojan capable of plundering fiat from leading international banks and e-commerce sites has been uncovered by cyber security researchers. The trojan, named Gustuff, bypasses security measures via the ‘Accessibility Service’ intended to assist people… Read More


Revolut shores up cyber defences with new hacking unit

The fintech start-up is looking to hire a team that will hack into its IT system and search the dark web for potential threats Revolut is recruiting a team of hackers to strengthen its cyber defences as the bank continues its rapid growth. The start-up fintech firm is looking to recruit five computer experts that… Read More


Why are financial firms neglecting back office IT?

Prioritisation of customer experience is leaving financial firms exposed to systems failures and data breaches Glorious mobile experiences provided by challenger banks such as Monzo have redefined customer expectations and put pressure on incumbent financial firms to improve their outward facing tech. But spending by financial services firms on customer-friendly interfaces is coming at the expense of… Read More