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MKB Bank undergoes core replacement to become digitally fit

November 1, 2018

Replacing a core banking system is not for the faint of heart but Hungary's MKB Bank took on the challenge.

Run the bank. Change the bank

November 1, 2018

The new bank era has arrived – and entails learning to code, creating digital structures and closing branches. 

Punta Catalina teaser

Will coal plant IPO kick off Dominican Republic capital market reform?

November 1, 2018

The sell-off of a national coal plant signals the Dominican Republic's opening up of its capital markets.

Santo Domingo teaser

Dominican Republic looks to cash in on growth story

November 1, 2018

As the Dominican Republic enjoys solid growth, the government is betting on improved infrastructure and energy investment, plus new links with China, for a further economic boost.

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Dominican Republic banks reveal taste for consolidation

November 1, 2018

Dominican Republic banks have recovered from 2017's sluggish growth, following central bank action to arrest any downward trend.

Green March teaser

Dominican Republic cracks down on corruption

November 1, 2018

Following the Odebrecht scandal, the Dominican Republic has initiated tough changes to combat corruption, money laundering and tax evasion.

Simón Lizardo Mezquita teaser

Banreservas CEO seeks to maintain Dominican lead

November 1, 2018

Simón Lizardo Mezquita talks about the bank's international ties, its investment in technology, and how the country is adopting best practice against money laundering.

Why Blockchain is proving a gamechanger for Islamic finance

November 1, 2018

While consolidation is creating sizeable Islamic banks, distributed ledger technology is cutting costs and bringing benefits to institutions of all sizes. 

The IMF and Argentina: a case of history repeating?

November 1, 2018

The IMF is risking hurting, not helping, Argentina.

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Treasurers must act or disappear

October 24, 2018

Sometimes it is those who feel safest in the corporate world who are most at risk, writes Brian Caplen.

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