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Bank of the Year Awards 2023 – open for entries

May 2, 2023

The Banker’s awards are the most prestigious in the global banking industry and have been running since 2000.

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Can we wait 140 years for gender parity?

April 25, 2023

The 10th edition of OMFIF’s Gender Balance Index paints a gloomy picture when it comes to the progress made on senior-level gender equality at central banks, commercial banks, pension funds and sovereign funds.

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A time for reflection after banking sector strife

April 18, 2023

The question of global financial stability has come to the fore following the demise of Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse in quick succession. Where are the emerging points of weakness in the banking system?

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Banks need to do more to ensure responsible AI use

April 11, 2023

AI’s ability to transform how the world works, consumes and learns is highlighted by applications like ChatGPT. In financial services, transparency around the use of such technology is key to protecting customers and keeping their trust.

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Is blockchain on the cusp of a breakthrough?

April 4, 2023

By 2030, the growth of blockchain will be measured in billions of users and trillions of dollars, driven by the adoption of central bank digital currencies and tokenised assets, according to a Citi report.

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What are the lessons from SVB’s failure?

March 30, 2023

Regulators on both sides of the Atlantic have worked hard and fast to contain the fallout from SVB’s meltdown. But what actions could have been taken to avoid this disaster?

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Will AT1 bond issuance become more difficult?

March 28, 2023

Finma’s treatment of Credit Suisse’s AT1 bonds shocked the market. Will this action have a lasting effect on the European banking sector?

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Will UBS’s takeover of Credit Suisse forge a Swiss titan?

March 21, 2023

Sealing the merger deal of the two biggest banks in Switzerland of a weekend is an impressive feat. But the hardest part is yet to come, as the pain of integration begins.

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Backing women entrepreneurs

March 7, 2023

Female founders of start-ups, whether fintechs or in other industries, are growing in number, but much more needs to be done to unlock their ambition.

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Strong demand for Islamic finance products to support sustainability goals

February 28, 2023

A global survey among Islamic banks’ retail customers found that the vast majority want their bank to offer products aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals – and most are willing to pay a premium.

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