The reforms improve access to capital markets for small and medium-sized companies and expand investment opportunities.

Basel III and IV have led banks to retreat from ship financing, with alternative capital stepping into the gap.

Higher capital requirements entail costs for US banks, but will not necessarily lead to lower lending.

Considered an unwelcoming environment for cryptocurrencies, the US enters the fray in allowing bitcoin exchange-traded funds.

Norton Rose Fulbright set out their predictions for the syndicated loan market in 2024.

The overhaul of the tax system will likely translate into increased growth. Meanwhile, financial institutions will have to readjust to the new regulation which imposes a cap on interest rates for revolving credit card operations. 

Industry bodies differ on when and how the EU should roll out T+1 to align with North America.

In April 2023, the European Commission presented a legislative proposal to update the 2014 bank crisis-management framework. The new rules, despite not being finalised, are already causing a stir among practitioners and banks.

Europe must prepare for the move to a T+1 settlement cycle. 

Is Europe evolving into Crypto Valley, asks Stefan Berger, member of the European Parliament.