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A significant new report released today on the skills shortage impacting the manufacturing sector. Based on a recent survey of manufacturers, with qualitative insights gained by The Manufacturer to add additional context, this report is a deep dive into what is, perhaps, the biggest challenge hindering manufacturing organisations today 👇 #UKmfg #shoutaboutukmfg Joe Bush Molly Cooper Tom St John

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How can City executives and their regulators best support the government’s efforts to drive growth and competitiveness in the UK’s financial services sector? Why do we need an "open, mature conversation" about the Financial Conduct Authority's efforts to protect UK consumers? And what could tech giant Meta do to stem the volume of fraud taking place on its platforms? David Postings of UK Finance answers these questions and more in the latest episode of Following the Rules. You can listen to the episode here: https://lnkd.in/e6VseUK6 #FollowingtheRules #podcast #UKFinancialServices #UKFinance #FinancialConductAuthority #regulatoryreforms

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In the UK, a major player in the global economy, automation is rapidly changing how we work. From bustling financial centers to high-tech industries, machines are taking on more and more tasks. This article explores how automation impacts the UK's workforce, both in terms of challenges and exciting opportunities.

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Financial institutions won’t be able to comply with new FCA sustainability disclosure guidelines if they don’t have the right data, experts tell me in A-Team Group's Data Management Insight update. #DataManagement #DataManagementInsight #ATeamGroup

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Digital Verification (DV) solutions are essential to the competitiveness of the UK’s financial services sector and meeting the increasing demand for data from UK customers and businesses. Indeed, our flagship Vision for Economic Growth report projected that scaling DV solutions could give the UK economy a £4.8bn boost between 2024 and 2030 through fraud loss mitigation and digital service and infrastructure investments. We recently hosted an industry roundtable at the Guildhall on “Scaling UK DV for Individual Customers of Financial Products and Services”, focusing on best practice and learning from global markets. The event featured insights from leading banks and fintechs, as well as introductory comments from Baroness Kay Swinburne and a presentation by Ezechi Britton MBE on the Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT)’s ongoing coalition on DV. Following the Government’s tabling of the Data (Use and Access) Bill, and the National Payments Vision, which explicitly indicates support for the Department for Science Innovation and Technology’s work to “enable the use of safe and trustworthy digital identity products,” we look forward to engaging closely with government and industry on the opportunities in this space. As part of CFIT's work in exploring how DV solutions can help fight economic crime, they’re developing a prototype and model for a digital company ID. You can find out more about their latest progress in their new white paper, Fighting Economic Crime Through Enhanced Verification at https://lnkd.in/dJuJ_PiP #FinTech #Innovation #Identity #Verification #Fraud

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Tune in to Bloomberg Markets blog for a live Q&A with our experts on what the UK Elections mean for Markets, Business, and the Economy. Stay informed on #uk #politics #fdi #markets #foreignpolicy #taxes #trade #inward investment. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/euZAP-D6

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It was a real pleasure to speak with Charles Sturman, CEO, TechWorks about the potential impact the new #Labour government will have on the #technology landscape, especially #AI and #semiconductor industries 💡 Listen to our conversation on the latest Electronic Specifier Ltd Insights podcast 🎙 https://lnkd.in/eaTDbH_Y

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Enterprise series: How will US election outcomes effect the UK economy and business landscape? Ripple effects from the impact of a US election are felt globally and will no doubt effect the UK economy and business landscape. What could either outcome mean for your business? Join our webinar to hear our panel of experts analyse the potential changes to key US policies and how these changes might impact UK businesses. #EnterpriseSeries #Webinar #USElection #UKEconomy #Business #MooreKingstonSmith

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It’s day 2 of the Building Societies Association Annual Conference in Manchester and our sector experts have been kept busy with discussions around balancing print and digital to achieve communication goals. Day 1 saw many interesting sessions and keynotes, including discussions around operational resilience. That’s a key topic in any conversations we have with customers in the financial services sector. If you’re there on day 2, do drop by to discuss your communication ambitions with our team – Craig Fance, Amanda King, Jason Shaw, Andrew Herd and Greg Peach. #bsa24 #customercommunication #ccm #digitaltransformation

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Digital verification is an integral part of a future smart data economy that will drive economic growth. OBL’s Chair Marion King spoke at UK Finance today on how regulatory support can help bring about market solutions for digital verification, and the importance of the Digital Information and Smart Data Bill in bringing forward the powers and a framework for digital ID. #OpenBanking #Digitalidentity #DigitalID #SmartData #OpenFinance #Innovation #DigitalInnovation #TechInnovation #Payments #Data #OpenEnergy #DataEconomy #DigitalVerification Ezechi Britton MBE | Alison McDowell | Prakash S. | Phillip Mind

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#PeterKyle, Shadow Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, says AI technologies alone could increase productivity by 0.5%, and the government’s fiscal headroom by £72bn, within five years. Digital technology is widely viewed as an engine that can be relied upon to drive the UK’s economic growth and is shaping up to be a key area of political debate leading up to the next election. Here’s my take for #FinancialWorld

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🚨 The July 31st deadline for Consumer Duty board reports is nearly here! 🚨 With the FCA highlighting fair value as the biggest challenge, effective reporting on assessment processes and positive consumer outcomes is more critical than ever. If you're still relying on emails and spreadsheets, it's time to upgrade. Efficient, specialised digital solutions are essential for thorough assessments and data management. REG Exchanges offers the tools you need to automate fair value assessments, streamline decision-making and protect your consumers. Learn more >> https://lnkd.in/eRrxqzPR #ConsumerDuty #insurance #fairvalue #compliance #RegTech

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The new regulations on APP fraud are now in effect in the UK, providing a maximum compensation of £85,000 for victims. Ellie Burns outlines the changes and what impact it will have on fraud prevention strategies. #fraud #deceit #APPfraud #newregulations #safedigitalworld

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📣**Exciting News: KA2 Limited Achieves FSQS Accreditation**📣 We are thrilled to announce that KA2 Limited has successfully met all the requirements to become fully registered under the Financial Supplier Qualification System (FSQS). This accreditation is a key standard used by major UK banks and financial institutions for selecting suppliers, and we are proud to have achieved it. ⭐ As the financial landscape grows increasingly complex, obtaining FSQS certification enhances our ability to manage and control company information efficiently. This accreditation provides a streamlined approach to demonstrating compliance with multiple customers, allowing us to effectively manage and update our data when required. **What is FSQS?** The Financial Supplier Qualification System (FSQS) is a robust framework designed to assess and manage supplier compliance across the financial sector. It is endorsed by many of the UK's leading financial organisations, such as Nationwide, Lloyds Banking Group, and The Bank of England. Suppliers like us are evaluated against key criteria, including areas like health and safety, fraud prevention, business continuity, and financial security. 🔐 Beyond ensuring strong GDPR compliance, FSQS certification simplifies the due diligence process for both new and existing suppliers. As part of our FSQS registration, KA2 Limited has already undergone this comprehensive review, meaning that we can provide assurance to our partners without having to repeat complex assessments. **What Does This Mean for KA2 Limited and Our Clients?** With FSQS accreditation, we can more efficiently demonstrate our compliance to the organisations we collaborate with in a clear and standardised manner. This simplifies internal processes, allowing us to gather and present necessary information once, and use it consistently. The result? Smoother operations, fewer delays, and greater resource efficiency - all of which benefit both us and our clients. 👏 This certification not only highlights our commitment to excellence but further strengthens our position as a trusted partner in the financial industry. Together with our Ecovadis and ISO27001 certification, FSQS accreditation not only highlights our commitment to excellence but further strengthens our position as a trusted partner in the financial industry. #fsqs #compliance #finance

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