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Can branches be a competitive edge?
November 24, 2023While branch numbers in the UK have almost halved over the past decade, there are banks that still believe their future lies in the branch.
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Does Sam Altman want to be where the people are?
November 22, 2023ChatGPT found its voice a year ago this month. Will it end 2023 with legs?
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Welcome to The Banker’s new look
November 17, 2023The 97-year-old, industry-leading publication has undergone a digital transfiguration, sporting a new website and logo. But amid the change, The Banker remains the independent and trustworthy source of financial intelligence that readers value.
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For sale: baby shoes, never worn
November 15, 2023How and why we teach artificial intelligence is as important as what we teach it.
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Why do regulatory change programmes fail?
November 14, 2023While eye-wateringly large financial crime fines keep coming, banks are scrambling to improve their remediation programmes. What can institutions do to ensure the delivery of a regulatory change programme?
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Are banks turning technology into a competitive edge?
November 7, 2023Bain & Company analysis has found that technology leaders deliver higher shareholder returns and net promoter scores, as well as lower cost-to-income ratios. However, it’s not as simple as increasing spend on tech.
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Liz doesn’t live here anymore
November 1, 2023Twitter opened so many doors for me and my career. It is a shame it doesn’t exist anymore.
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Hedge funds need more FX prime broker heroes
October 31, 2023While many banks have been paring back their FX prime brokerage (FXPB) services, hedge funds are looking to grow their FXPB relationships to access opportunities in the global market.