MPs to Question Bank Executives Over IT Outages

Investigating the Impact of Technology Failures on Financial Services

Highlights:

  • Parliamentary MPs are set to quiz bank bosses regarding persistent IT outages.
  • The investigation focuses on the implications these disruptions have on customer service and trust.
  • Regulatory response to technology failures in the banking sector could intensify as a result of this inquiry.

The UK Parliament is preparing to conduct a series of high-profile interviews with bank executives to address ongoing IT outages that have plagued the industry. As these disruptions have raised significant concerns among consumers and regulators alike, this inquiry aims to shed light on the operational failures and their broader impact on the financial sector. The outcome may influence future regulatory frameworks for technology management in banking, as oversight on IT systems intensifies.

Megan Clarke
Megan Clarke
Megan Clarke is a financial reporter and commentator with a focus on fintech startups, open banking, and the transformation of the UK’s financial services industry.

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