Tag Archives: Lloyds Bank

Consumer Alert: Surge in Fake Website Scams Costing UK Shoppers Millions

(IN BRIEF) A recent report reveals a significant increase in online fraud involving fake websites, leading to an estimated £6.6 million in losses for UK shoppers. Scammers create counterfeit sites that mimic popular brands, luring consumers with fake discounts. Many … Read the full press release

Cleareye.ai and Lloyds Bank Forge Groundbreaking Partnership to Modernize Trade Finance with AI

(IN BRIEF) Cleareye.ai has partnered with Lloyds Bank to enhance trade finance operations through advanced AI technology. Starting this month, Lloyds Bank will use Cleareye.ai’s ClearTrade platform, which employs optical character recognition (OCR), machine learning, and natural language processing to … Read the full press release

UK Sectors Show Resilience Amid Rising Costs: Lloyds Bank Report

(IN BRIEF) Despite facing widespread cost pressures, the UK economy showcased resilience in April, with eight out of 14 sectors experiencing output growth and seven reporting increased demand, according to the latest Lloyds Bank UK Sector Tracker. While one sector … Read the full press release

Taylor Swift Fans Warned of Rising Ticket Scams Ahead of UK Tour

(IN BRIEF) As excitement mounts for Taylor Swift’s long-awaited UK tour, fans have fallen prey to a surge in concert ticket scams, with fraudsters exploiting social media platforms to target eager concert-goers. Analysis by Lloyds Bank reveals a concerning trend, … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank Completes Groundbreaking Paperless Trade Deal Using eBL and dPN

(IN BRIEF) In a significant milestone for digital trade, Lloyds Bank has executed its first transaction employing an electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) on the WaveBL platform, marking a move towards entirely paperless exchanges in international trade. Partnering with Somerset-based … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank Spearheads Trade Innovation: Joins WaveBL for Digital Bill of Lading Transfer

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Bank makes history as the first UK bank to integrate with the WaveBL electronic trade documentation platform, revolutionizing international trade processes for its clients. By leveraging blockchain-based electronic Bills of Lading (eBLs), Lloyds Bank facilitates swift and … Read the full press release

Paperless Revolution: Lloyds Bank Digitizes Guarantees and Standby Letters of Credit

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Bank has introduced a revolutionary “Paperless Guarantee” initiative, enabling clients to request digital Direct Guarantees or Standby Letters of Credit for more efficient, secure, and environmentally friendly trade transactions. This initiative follows Lloyds Bank’s success in pioneering … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank Launches Secure Digital ID App in Collaboration with Yoti

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Bank has introduced a new digital identity app, “Lloyds Bank Smart ID,” developed in partnership with Yoti, a digital identity verification company. This app offers users a more private, secure, and convenient means of proving their age … Read the full press release

UK Business Confidence Declines in July Amid Economic Uncertainty and Rising Interest Rate Worries

(IN BRIEF) Business confidence in the UK fell by six points to 31% in July, mainly due to lower economic optimism, reaching a five-month low. Rising interest rates have become a major concern for businesses, and the retail sector showed … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank Warns Football Fans of Soaring Online Ticket Scams Ahead of Premier League Season

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Bank warns football fans about the rising threat of online ticket scams as the new English Premier League season approaches. Reported fraud cases related to football ticket purchases more than doubled last season, with victims losing an … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank UK Sector Tracker: the UK economy may already be in recession

12 out of 14 sectors experienced a fall in output in October, up from nine in September Providers of software services experienced a rise in new orders and the strongest output growth Rising inflation weighed on demand, with 13 out … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank UK Sector Tracker: Die britische Wirtschaft befindet sich möglicherweise bereits in einer Rezession

12 von 14 Sektoren verzeichneten im Oktober einen Rückgang der Produktion, gegenüber neun im September Anbieter von Softwaredienstleistungen verzeichneten einen Anstieg der Auftragseingänge und das stärkste Leistungswachstum Die steigende Inflation belastete die Nachfrage, 13 von 14 Branchen verzeichneten einen Rückgang … Read the full press release

Recherche de la Lloyds Bank sur l’utilisation du service de confirmation du bénéficiaire (CoP) : nous exhortons tous les fournisseurs de paiement à introduire la confirmation du bénéficiaire le plus rapidement possible

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) LONDRES, 29-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Lloyds Banking Group, un groupe de services financiers de premier plan basé au Royaume-Uni, a publié son nouveau recherche sur la façon dont les Britanniques utilisent le service de confirmation de paiement … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank research on the use of the Confirmation of Payee (CoP) service: We urge all payment providers to introduce Confirmation of Payee as quickly as possible

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 29-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Lloyds Banking Group, a leading UK based financial services group, has released its new research on how Brits are making use of the Confirmation of Payee (CoP) service. The study reveals that millions … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank Business study: only 12 percent of small businesses across UK made the move to go digital due to the pandemic

Just 10% of small businesses launched a virtual shop window as a direct result of the pandemic  Nearly half of small businesses are yet to make the move to online 65% see lack of digital skills as main barrier to … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank Business: many SMEs across UK forced to urgently seek new borrowing due to the pandemic

Vast majority of UK business content with current levels of debt Profit squeeze seen as biggest barrier to future growth Third of businesses would not contact their bank if worried about finances (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 25-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Lloyds … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank survey: UK businesses demonstrated incredible resilience over the pandemic period, case studies

Business across the UK (48%) report that the pandemic sparked a wave of creative thinking. Manufacturing firms were the most likely to adapt through changes to their operating patterns (28%) and expanding the product offering (22%). London (63%) and North … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank’s UK Recovery Tracker: Tourism and recreation sectors in UK outperforming their international counterparts in August 2020

13 of the 14 UK sectors tracked by Lloyds Bank’s UK Recovery Tracker were ahead of the global recovery benchmark in August. Transport was the only UK sector to report a decline in output in August, with automotive, healthcare, chemicals … Read the full press release