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Will going back to the office stimulate productivity?

May 11, 2021

As pandemic restrictions begin to lift, there is discussion as to whether it presents an opportunity for banks to improve workforce productivity.

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The four pillars supporting a digital economy

May 4, 2021

The rapid adoption of digital solutions during Covid-19 has illustrated the economic and social wellbeing gains that could be realised.

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Earth Day spurs banks to action on carbon targets

April 27, 2021

A group of banks have joined a new alliance to accelerate the shift to a low-carbon global economy.

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London’s post-Brexit losses exceed previous estimates

April 20, 2021

The tussle between Europe's financial centres rages on, with a new report claiming London’s outflows are steeper than first thought.

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What should a board consider when shopping for a new leader?

April 13, 2021

Getting the right CEO to lead a bank through the next era of digital transformation is a daunting task for any board.

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Turbocharging digital transformation in retail banking

April 6, 2021

The latest World Retail Banking Report reveals a disconnect between short-term cost-cutting and longer-term digital investment.

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Shadow banking back under the spotlight

March 30, 2021

The collapse of Greensill Capital has encouraged regulators to again look at the shadow banking industry. Chinese supervisors, however, are a step ahead.

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Facebook’s Diem joins the regulatory fold

March 23, 2021

Social media giant’s cryptocurrency has had to curb its ambitions — but it’s mission is far from over.

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Platforms vs ecosystems

March 16, 2021

Banks use the two terms interchangeably to describe their digital approach. But there is a fundamental difference when it comes to strategy.

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Keeping the diversity momentum going

March 9, 2021

There was a flurry of activity leading up to International Women’s Day, but how can the financial services industry drive real change?

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