Introduction Every day, households and businesses use different forms of money to make payments. As financial regulators, the Bank of England (Bank), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) regulate systemic payment systems and other firms to ensure that payments can be made safely. Money performs a number of functions – a unit…

On October 30, the U.S. Treasury Department issued a joint statement on behalf of the U.S.-UK Financial Innovation Partnership (FIP) providing an overview of recent meetings where Regulatory and Commercial Pillar participants exchanged views on “topics of mutual interest and to deepen ties between U.S. and UK financial authorities on financial innovation.” As previously covered by InfoBytes,…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Bolles School has achieved a milestone in the development of the Center for Innovation, as it announced the matching gifts of $5 million each from Dr. Dana Fender and his wife, Hope, and Frank Sanchez. These contributions will contribute to the construction of the state-of-the-art Center for Innovation on the Bolles…

The annual Yukon Innovation Week returns for its 2023 edition with a kick-off event scheduled from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 6 at the Yukonstruct Society’s facility in Whitehorse. Yukon Innovation Week will conclude on Nov. 10. The launch event is free to attend. It will include a panel discussion by Yukon entrepreneurs…

A wide array of projects come to life at the Edmonds College Facility Makerspace, including the construction of this electric guitar. (Photo by Arutyun Sargsyan/Edmonds College) If you have ever dreamed of starting your own business, developing a new product or improving an existing one, Edmonds College offers the means to help you get started.…

A wide array of projects come to life at the Edmonds College Facility Makerspace, including the construction of this electric guitar. (Photo by Arutyun Sargsyan/Edmonds College) If you have ever dreamed of starting your own business, developing a new product or improving an existing one, Edmonds College offers the means to help you get started.…

Alfa, provider of Alfa Systems, has released the fifth and final instalment in its Innovation in Implementation series. Establishing Winning Frameworks and Teams explores the indispensable role of people in mitigating the risks associated with large and complex technology transformations. One of the most important factors in a successful technology transformation is the people. That’s…

With fears of climate change coinciding with the growing need for more electrical energy, Texas has been at the forefront of energy innovation. From small, modular nuclear reactors to carbon capture technology to Exxon Mobil’s use of green hydrogen as an industrial energy source, innovators in Texas are tackling climate change while at the same…

I’ve spoken to many in the rowing community – from Olympic legends and Henley Stewards, through to juniors who were competing for the first time. And one thing has struck me – innovation is driven by everyday people wanting to create change in their lives. Those who have read some of my articles and my…