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[pltfrm] More and more organisations are hiring chief AI officers to address the growing need for leadership with advanced AI skills and strategies.
[pltfrm] A staggering 48% of FTSE 100 companies have already appointed Chief AI Officers (CAIOs) or equivalent roles, with 42% of these hires occurring in just the past year. This surge reflects a global arms race to integrate AI expertise at the highest levels of leadership. For startups, the stakes are even higher.
[pltfrm] New research shows a corporate AI arms race, with 65% of these roles created in the last 2 years. Data scientists, business consultants, and engineers dominate. Two archetypes emerge: the innovative "Savant" and the governance-focused "Shepherd."
[pltfrm] Britain's largest companies are competing for AI talent at board level as AI becomes essential for business operations. As a result, nearly half of FTSE 100 companies have now established dedicated AI leadership positions, according to new research.
[pltfrm] Leaders' side hustles are both a retention opportunity and a compliance tightrope walk for HR.
[pltfrm] Data science, consulting, and software engineering emerge as the primary backgrounds for AI talent.
[Monotype] The future of design isn't feminine or masculine - it's human. That is according to Monotype's Marie Boulanger, who focused on how narrow-thinking can even warp typography.
[Monotype] Typography is taking centre stage.
[RPC] Following a default on an ISDA transaction, you may find yourself having to swallow costs beyond your contract. But what are these additional costs and why is the bank charging them?
[RPC] Employers can plan for the Budget announcements by firstly reviewing their accounts and considering the impact of the national insurance (NI) increase on their projections for profits and cashflow in particular.
[RPC] Abolishing the two-year qualifying period to bring an unfair dismissal claim will trigger an impossible deluge of tribunal cases and a more cautious approach to recruitment that risks turning back the clock on diversity in the workforce, lawyers warned about the headline proposal in the Employment Rights Bill.
[RPC] Following the U.K. Supreme Court's SkyKick v. Sky trademark ruling, brand owners should strike a balance between a specification broad enough to meet business requirements but not so broad as to invite unnecessary counterattacks for bad faith.
[RPC] Cyber Security Awareness Month: with the dynamic threat of cyber attacks and evolving regulations, businesses must ensure their cyber insurance policies are comprehensive and adaptable. But where do you start when assessing if your cyber insurance is up to scratch?
[RPC] In its latest edition of Retail Compass , international law firm RPC, examines the emergence of ESG as a pivotal force shaping the industry's future.
[Glovo] The energy footprint of artificial intelligence (AI) has made headlines recently. As businesses grapple with potential negative consequences, Glovo’s head of sustainability & impact Sébastien Pellion explores how they can harness AI for good.
[Worldpay] Worldpay’s own Global Payments Report, out earlier this year, predicted that by 2027 digital wallets will account for more than $25tn in global transaction value, or 49 per cent of all sales online and at point of sale combined. A total of $13.9tn was spent via digital wallets in 2023, accounting for 50 per cent of e-commerce and 30 per cent of POS consumer spend.
[Fireblocks] South Africa's general elections are set for May 29, and crypto observers are paying close attention to its crypto licensing regime that's expected to clear dozens of firms.
[XBTO] The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun.
[XBTO] The upcoming halving is expected to occur in mid-April and will see the reward for mining drop from 6.26 to 3.125 bitcoins.
[Fireblocks] Exclusive interview about the U.K.’s efforts to establish regulations that support the use of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins while maintaining investor protection and financial stability.
[National Women's Enterprise Week] The survey, commissioned by the NWEW polled 500 teens aged between 14-18 – and found that before they’ve even started out in their careers, girls perceive barriers for themselves in the workplace.
[Arm] Trends that will shape the future of the smart home.
[FIS] With so much focus on alternative assets, what has happened to the traditional portfolios of equities and bonds allocated in the 60/40 format made famous by the late Nobel Prize winner Harry Markowitz?
[Glovo] Europe remains a hotbed for entrepreneurial potential – untapped at times, but then clogged again by multiple regulations.
[Fireblocks] The Bank of England's recent consultation saw 50,000 responses, many welcoming the digital pound's design but sharing concerns about privacy.
[Chainalysis] At least $24.2 billion worth of crypto was sent to illicit crypto wallet addresses in 2023, including addresses identified as sanctioned or linked to terrorist financing and scams.
[Glovo] "It's a bet to invest so early on in impact and sustainability, and to make sure that this commitment is maintained over time."
[XBTO & Chainalysis] Forget crypto winter. It's over. In 2024, it's back to business. That's the central plot line of the predictions for the coming year, shared with us by some leading voices in the industry.
[FIS] Are CBDCs inevitable? We ask experts to find out.
[Fireblocks] The UK sets out guidelines to regulate stablecoins, the digital tokens that are pegged to sovereign money.
Platforms like OpenSea, Sorare, and Uniswap are the top choices among British crypto users, according to a new Chainalysis report.
[Fireblocks] Fintechs are excited by the potential of a so-called digital pound arguing it will help spur innovation in the UK and create a more competitive payments environment.
[Chainalysis] Cryptocurrency usage is growing in Nigeria as Africa's largest economy grapples with a weakening currency and soaring inflation, New York-based blockchain research firm Chainalysis said in a report on Tuesday.
[Chainalysis, Fireblocks, XBTO] In today's Weekend Read, industry experts weigh in on the implications and challenges the Travel Rule presents to the crypto industry.
[Chainalysis] Laws on financial promotions and crypto transactions are kicking in, and crypto firms have to prepare.
[Chainalysis] Crypto trades have steadily grown despite government bans and limitations, proving their resilience against systemic economic uncertainty in the country.
[Chainalysis] According to Chainalysis data, Central, Northern, and Western Europe is the second-biggest crypto economy in the world, behind only North America. However, Coinbase expects lots of growth in the region.
[Glovo] By diversifying into various categories beyond grocery retail and providing diverse services to retailers, quick commerce app Glovo might have a chance at prosperity.
[Chainalyis] Online extortionists are set to steal almost $900 million in 2023, making it the second worst year for ransomware crime ever, Chainalysis said.
[Chainalysis] Blockchain analytics platform Chainalysis has revealed that crypto crime is significantly down in 2023, but ransomware crime is up.
[Chainalysis] While law-enforcement agencies hunt crypto fraudsters, scammers have responded by impersonating regulators to lure new victims.
[Fireblocks] Sound macroeconomic policies like raising interest rates and bringing down the country's deficit could dampen Zimbabwe's currency instability, economists said.
[Fireblocks] Stakeholders also want the Bank of England to consider tougher caps on individual digital pound holdings to prevent bank runs.
[National Women's Enterprise Week] The government should shift its focus from creating the conditions for tech "unicorns" to thrive to supporting more women to run their own businesses, a leading female entrepreneur has said.
[Fireblocks] While South African crypto companies have welcomed the new licensing regime, they worry the fine waiting for those that fail to register in time may sink smaller companies or drive away firms that want to enter the market after the deadline has passed.
[Chainalysis] Cyber-criminals are increasingly diverting the proceeds of crime to crypto mining pools in order to obfuscate their origin, according to Chainanlysis.
[Fireblocks & FIS] Page 5, Fitcoin? What Nigeria's digital currency roll-out can teach us & will there ever be a britcoin?
[Fireblocks] Countries around the world have been looking to construct rules for the burgeoning crypto sector, and with MiCA in its final stages, the pressure is mounting for countries to decide on their own approach. The U.K.'s plan is to regulate crypto under the Financial Services Markets Act and have an authorization regime for digital asset companies.
[Chainalysis] Cybercriminals steal billions of cryptocurrencies every year through ransomware attacks, exploits and hacks. But theft is just the first step in illicit crypto activity. Perpetrators then use a web of crypto mixers, chain-hopping services, scam tokens, and exchanges to launder their loot, hide their tracks, and eventually cash out.
[Chainalysis & Fireblocks] The European Parliament passed landmark crypto regulation, the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA), on 20th April, 2023 becoming one of the world's leading jurisdictions for crypto asset regulation.
[Beckley Psytech] London scientists are to trial a psychedelic compound found in toads as a potential treatment for alcoholism. The researchers at King’s College London will examine the possible therapeutic benefits of a new synthetic drug made from the psychedelic compound Mebufotenin.
[Beckley Psytech] A new clinical trial is hoping to show that treatment with a psychedelic drug in development at UK startup Beckley Psytech could help people battling alcohol use disorder (AUD).
[Glovo] The pandemic sparked explosive growth for rapid grocery delivery startups, but they now face a backlash against the use of dark kitchens.
[Fireblocks] US crypto exchange, Coinbase, is facing regulatory scrutiny in the wake of financial contagion in the crypto industry - following the collapse of US crypto exchange FTX and crypto lending bank Silvergate. Today's (23rd March) warning by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) identified potential violations of US securities law, demonstrating a commitment to greater regulation of the largely unregulated crypto industry.
[Chainalysis & FIS] The 2023 International Women’s Day campaign theme is to Embrace Equity and asks our world to discuss why equal opportunities aren’t enough.
[Chainalysis] In the Russia-Ukraine war, both sides of the conflict have been leveraging cryptocurrencies to achieve the upper hand. Pro-Ukraine causes have collected around $200 million from crypto donations, showing how borderless and uncensorable money could be useful in time of emergency.
[Fireblocks] A lack of infrastructure, merchants and interest may all be reasons why more people in the country aren't using the digital currency.
[Chainalysis] Almost a quarter of new cryptocurrencies launched in 2022 exhibited characteristics of "pump and dumps"-a form of fraud-according to new analysis from blockchain intelligence group Chainalysis.
[Chainalysis] North Korean state-backed hackers and insecure decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols helped to make 2022 a record year for cryptocurrency heists, according to Chainalysis.
[Fireblocks] According to GlobalData thematic research's 2023 banking and payments predictions, leading banks will continue investing in integrating digital asset business into their offering despite bear sentiment within the cryptocurrency market.
[FIS] The winds of fortune appear to be turning in a favourable direction for the prospect of creating a digital pound, despite the best efforts of the Bank of England's Governor to nip the idea in the bud.
[FIS] The winds of fortune appear to be turning in a favourable direction for the prospect of creating a digital pound, de- spite the best efforts of the Bank of England’s Governor to nip the idea in the bud.
[Ceridian] Employees are optimistic about the future of work, but they want better from their employers. Find out why Ceridian thinks financial wellbeing is the solution.
[Chainalysis] Almost a quarter (24%) of cryptocurrency tokens launched last year displayed the tell-tale signs of a pump-and-dump fraud scheme, according to Chainalysis.
[Chainalysis] Revenues generated by underground marketplaces experienced a double-digit decline in 2022, thanks to the closure of the popular Hydra Market in April.
[Chainalysis] Ransomware payments fell by over 40% in 2022 compared to 2021, with victim organizations increasingly reluctant to pay their extorters, according to new findings by Chainalysis.
[iCIMS] Research by iCIMS found that 87% of 1,000 UK workers and 70% of 1,000 US workers care about the how long they can stay with their employer. Find out why flexible working is not the only priority.
[MaxContact] While themes such as mindfulness and self-care have gained significant traction in the workplace due to the pandemic, there's still more to be done when it comes to staff wellbeing.
[MaxContact] Britain's cost-of-living crisis is worsening. Many consumers are left wondering how they will manage soaring bills as the cold months draw closer. Earlier this month, the UK's Big Six energy firms urged customers to contact them ahead of the winter.
[Mews] Salesforce-backed Mews has launched a dedicated investment arm called Mews Ventures.
[MaxContact] With the Royal College of Psychiatrists warning that the mental health of the nation faces a ‘threat of pandemic proportions’ as the cost-of-living soars, supporting workers’ mental health has to be a priority for every business leader.
[Ceridian] As technology has disrupted financial operations in other areas, it seems only natural that the way people are paid should be next on the agenda.
[MaxContact] In this guest piece, Ben Booth - the CEO of MaxContact, explores how businesses can continue to succeed even during a cost of living crisis and rising inflation and interest rates. As we all know, life is getting more expensive. So is business.
[MaxContact] We spend a lot of our lifetime at work - about one-third of it, to be exact! - so it's no surprise that our jobs can have a tremendous impact on our own wellbeing.
[MaxContact] UK regulator, Ofcom, recently warned that the quality of service provided by Britain's communications service providers has shown no signs of improvement this year. Businesses need to being adopting a proactive approach to customer service to better support and retain valuable customers.
[Ceridian] 2022 looks set to host a whole set of new challenges for employees, as inflation, National Insurance and the cost of living all continue to rise. Despite this, new research from Ceridian has found that 54% of the British workforce are optimistic about their work life this year.
[Glovo] The cost-of-living crisis, rising inflation and fears of a recession are creating considerable challenges for retailers in the UK, according to new research.
[Ceridian] With UK inflation set to rise to 6% or more in April, financial stress is at an all-time high as households face the biggest income squeeze in a generation. Even before the economic uncertainty of the pandemic, the average UK employee was living payslip-to-payslip, and it's no wonder the start of the year is already taking a heavy toll.
[Qualcomm] When most people think about gaming, they either envision playing on a console or a gaming PC - but not Qualcomm. Instead, the company says, the future of gaming is mobile, with the mobile gaming sector growing much more rapidly than any other - even during the pandemic.
[Qualcomm] Southampton University has launched a report, commissioned by Qualcomm Technologies, analysing how digital exclusion is being fuelled in classrooms by a lack of access to devices and connectivity.
[Qualcomm] Research from Southampton University and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. reveals that disadvantaged areas are experiencing the same digital divide barriers as pre-Covid conditions.
[Ceridian] Two years of uncertainty have compounded existing talent shortages. Ceridian's EMEA MD explores how HR tech can help tackle it. Page 26 in https://hr.mydigitalpublication.co.uk/publication/?i=741832
[Ceridian] Whether you believe in the pseudoscience surrounding the third Monday of the year or not, the so-called 'Blue Monday' gives employers an opportunity to realise and address the ongoing wellbeing obstacles their staff are faced with, particularly two years into the Covid-19 pandemic.
[Ceridian] Find out why earned wage access is an important need for employees, and why Blue Monday may be the perfect catalyst for changing payroll systems.
[NICE] Earlier this month, NICE-which markets RPA under the term 'Advanced Process Automation'-confirmed that one of its biggest government customers, a major public sector agency in the UK and which it also claims was one of the first significant robot users at scale in the world, had renewed its contract with the firm.
[Ceridian] A majority (61%) of UK and Irish workers are seen to be 'flight risks', as a combination of endemic burnout, a rapidly expanding talent pool and lack of provision for flexible working cause workers to look elsewhere.
[Vodafone] Vodafone Foundation has launched an international hunt for climate change research partners to help expand the focus of its award-winning DreamLab smartphone app. Developed by Vodafone Foundation, DreamLab is a specialist crowdsourcing app that accelerates scientific research by using the combined processing power of dormant smartphones while users charge them. DreamLab-powered research has already contributed to COVID-19 research and cancer research.
[P&G - Bold x Lenor Summer Vibes launch] The former I'm A Celeb contestant donned a maroon leather jacket and shades as he dazzled in front of Bold's washing liquids and Lenor bottles.