1/06/2017
Banks have been slow to adopt cloud computing, mainly due to security concerns and a fear of ending up on the wrong side of the regulator. However, cloud is now seeing a groundswell in acceptance across the financial industry, as Joy Macknight reports.
To read more: https://www.thebanker.com/Transactions-Technology/Banks-join-the-steady-march-to-the-cloud/(language)/eng-GB
About Me
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- Joy Macknight
- Freelancer of the Year at Aviva Investors Sustainability Media Awards 2025. I am a former editor of The Banker, a Financial Times publication. I joined the publication in August 2015 as transaction banking and technology editor, was promoted to deputy editor in September 2016 and then to managing editor in April 2019. The crowning glory was my appointment as editor in March 2021, the first female editor in the publication's history. Previously I was features editor at Profit&Loss, editorial director of Treasury Today and editor of gtnews.com. I also worked on Banking Technology, Computer Weekly and IBM Computer Today. I have a BSc from the University of Victoria, Canada.
Saturday, 8 December 2018
Benin designs a digital future
1/06/2017
In December 2016, Benin announced its economic transformation plan, including 45 flagship projects addressing the major components of the west African country's economy. Six of the projects are specifically focused on constructing a digital economy. Serge Adjovi, director of Benin’s Digital Economy Agency, speaks to Joy Macknight about the laying the foundations for progress.
To read more: https://www.thebanker.com/World/Africa/Benin/Benin-designs-a-digital-future/(language)/eng-GB
In December 2016, Benin announced its economic transformation plan, including 45 flagship projects addressing the major components of the west African country's economy. Six of the projects are specifically focused on constructing a digital economy. Serge Adjovi, director of Benin’s Digital Economy Agency, speaks to Joy Macknight about the laying the foundations for progress.
To read more: https://www.thebanker.com/World/Africa/Benin/Benin-designs-a-digital-future/(language)/eng-GB
LeumiTech CEO looks to make life easier for tech start-ups
1/06/2017
Understanding the financial needs of tech companies that lose money but grow fast is LeumiTech’s signature business, its CEO explains to Joy Macknight.
To read more: https://www.thebanker.com/Techvision/LeumiTech-CEO-looks-to-make-life-easier-for-tech-start-ups/(language)/eng-GB
Understanding the financial needs of tech companies that lose money but grow fast is LeumiTech’s signature business, its CEO explains to Joy Macknight.
To read more: https://www.thebanker.com/Techvision/LeumiTech-CEO-looks-to-make-life-easier-for-tech-start-ups/(language)/eng-GB
HSBC brings its markets business into the innovation fold
2/05/2017
HSBC’s innovation lead for global markets, Dr Patrick Mang, talks to Joy Macknight about developing an innovation roadmap for the bank’s capital markets group, and how the democratisation of innovation is changing the way it operates.
To read more: https://www.thebanker.com/Transactions-Technology/HSBC-brings-its-markets-business-into-the-innovation-fold/(language)/eng-GB
HSBC’s innovation lead for global markets, Dr Patrick Mang, talks to Joy Macknight about developing an innovation roadmap for the bank’s capital markets group, and how the democratisation of innovation is changing the way it operates.
To read more: https://www.thebanker.com/Transactions-Technology/HSBC-brings-its-markets-business-into-the-innovation-fold/(language)/eng-GB
Banks say social media is important – but how many are engaging?
3/04/2017
Many banks are still sitting on the sidelines when it comes to social media engagement, while others are exploring innovative ways to tap the network effect. Joy Macknight reports.
To read more: https://www.thebanker.com/Transactions-Technology/Banks-say-social-media-is-important-but-how-many-are-engaging/(language)/eng-GB
Many banks are still sitting on the sidelines when it comes to social media engagement, while others are exploring innovative ways to tap the network effect. Joy Macknight reports.
To read more: https://www.thebanker.com/Transactions-Technology/Banks-say-social-media-is-important-but-how-many-are-engaging/(language)/eng-GB
NPP builds Australia’s faster payments future
3/04/2017
Building a real-time national payments infrastructure that promotes diversity and competition in product development may not be easy, but it is worth the effort, of NPP Australia CEO Adrian Lovney tells Joy Macknight.
To read more: https://www.thebanker.com/Transactions-Technology/NPP-builds-Australia-s-faster-payments-future/(language)/eng-GB
Building a real-time national payments infrastructure that promotes diversity and competition in product development may not be easy, but it is worth the effort, of NPP Australia CEO Adrian Lovney tells Joy Macknight.
To read more: https://www.thebanker.com/Transactions-Technology/NPP-builds-Australia-s-faster-payments-future/(language)/eng-GB
Tuesday, 7 March 2017
The changing face of trade in a digital world
1/03/2017
The way goods and services are traded internationally is changing, fuelled by the globalisation and digitalisation of supply and distribution chains. Are free-trade deals still fit for purpose in a hyperconnected world? Joy Macknight investigates.
To read more: http://www.thebanker.com/Transactions-Technology/The-changing-face-of-trade-in-a-digital-world/(language)/eng-GB
The way goods and services are traded internationally is changing, fuelled by the globalisation and digitalisation of supply and distribution chains. Are free-trade deals still fit for purpose in a hyperconnected world? Joy Macknight investigates.
To read more: http://www.thebanker.com/Transactions-Technology/The-changing-face-of-trade-in-a-digital-world/(language)/eng-GB
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