free banking
Peter Cochrane's Blog: Uneconomics
Comment No one knows for sure but new banking regulations are unlikely to be effective in the long term. Compiled at the IoD, Pall Mall, London, and dispatched to silicon.com via a free wi-fi connection. For... [29 Oct 2009]
Why malware writers are turning to open source
News Limbo's popularity continues to slump, despite numerous features in the basic version that allow criminals to add extra fields for PIN numbers into fake banking websites and capture the keystrokes and the files saved on... [18 Sep 2009]
When Free Is Not Free: Hidden Costs in Microsoft Security Solutions
White Paper This mono-culture of computing platforms means that malware created to infect home users with Trojans meant to steal their banking credentials also infects enterprise desktops, servers, and infrastructure. [30 Jun 2009]
A Framework for Business Transformation for Mid-Sized Retail Banks
White Paper Delivering banking services profitably is a significant challenge in a bank's quest to flourish in an intensely competitive banking landscape, especially for mid-sized retail banks. The Bank-in-a-Box... [01 May 2009]
Tories slam gov't for lack of open source love
News Banking on the future Aside from anything else, [think of] the money that could be saved in government: schools, hospitals, civil service, defence, by choosing open source and free operating systems and... [28 Jan 2009]
Natwest claims first with mobile money transfer
News Customers will need sign up for the service over the bank's website and transfer the cash via the bank's NatWest Mobile Phone Banking service. The service is provided by Monilink, the mobile money transfer venture... [22 Dec 2008]
Peter Cochrane's Blog: Wave of innovation
Comment I reckon we are about to see a new wave as the planet powers out of the banking crisis and economic recession. Written on a train from Bristol to London and dispatched to silicon.com via a free wi-fi... [18 Nov 2008]
Everyone needs a summer holiday - even phishers
News While the volume of phishing attacks on UK banks continues to grow with ever more ferocity as fire-sales and mergers unsettle banking customers, it seems those behind the scams need a holiday every now and then, just... [24 Oct 2008]
Rubbish home broadband? BT has the answer...
News BT may have been making a few noises about investing in a fibre broadband network for the UK - provided it can get a guaranteed return on investment - but it's still banking on getting the most out of Blighty's ageing... [01 Oct 2008]
Lloyds TSB mobile banking goes beyond text
News Lloyds TSB Mobile Services will be free to certain account holders, including Premier and Private Banking Premier accounts, although the accounts themselves both charge a monthly fee. Lloyds TSB has... [25 Sep 2008]
Cheat Sheet: Faster Payments Services
Cheat Sheet The other big thing is that although consumer FPS is 24/7, the corporate version has three two-hour settlement cycles within banking hours. The risk on consumer transactions is deemed low enough to risk clearing them... [22 Sep 2008]
Does Obama want the US to be the new India?
Comment For more than 35 years, the banking industry has used outsourcing to reduce its costs and improve customer service. Experience in the banking sector favours the McCain analysis. He is far from dogmatic... [02 Sep 2008]
IBM-Linux love-in targets Vista grumblers
News For example, a version aimed at governments would support applications for document or case management, crisis management and government services, while a banking version might focus on virtual thin clients, IBM said. [07 Aug 2008]
Has Barclays stamped out fraud with PINsentry?
News Barnaby Davis, director of electronic banking at Barclays, said last year that the arrangement was intended to limit the damage that could be caused by someone using stolen bank details. Barclays digital... [18 Jul 2008]
Barclays gives online users free security software
News Barclays already offers its online banking customers free antivirus software but has now beefed up the package to protect against other internet security threats.silicon.com Financial Services Barclays... [01 Jul 2008]