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Private capital markets come out of the shadows

September 3, 2021

Private capital markets are becoming a go-to option for growth-hungry investors, and look set for continued growth.

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Russian banks should prepare for digital rouble disruption

September 2, 2021

As the country's central bank plans its central bank digital currency pilot, banks are concerned its introduction could cause funding costs to rise.

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Tech is global, banking is domestic

August 9, 2021

The regulatory burden has forced banks to stay local, while tech platforms with global ambitions have flourished. But is this about to change?

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The hidden cost of Russia’s Mir system

July 30, 2021

The homegrown payments system is good news for the state, but will have unfortunate consequences for the private sector.

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Will office-first or hybrid working be king?

July 26, 2021

The jury is still out on whether banks should prioritise a return to in-person culture or embrace a new way of working.

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Forget open banking — it’s all about open commerce

July 23, 2021

Banks need to rethink their positions in the whole customer supply and value chain. 

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The growth of digital advertising in banking

July 14, 2021

As banks use data matching, influencers and targeted advertising, what are the legal and commercial practicalities?

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The post-pandemic party won't last forever

July 12, 2021

Financial markets will have to get used to a changing reality in the coming years.

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Time for China's economy to change

July 12, 2021

China faces some difficult questions if it is to continue enjoying high levels of economic growth post-pandemic. 

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Crypto: a clash of cultures

June 30, 2021

As a decentralised ledger, blockchain may operate across cultures. But different cultures have different philosophies as to how things should be regulated.

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