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Theodora Lau

AI: proceed with caution

February 20, 2024

We are now in an environment where we can play with artificial intelligence, but that doesn’t mean serious questions should be ignored

Ali Triptree

How the mid-market can maintain optimism

February 20, 2024

A look ahead at the opportunities for the mid-market in 2024

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Silvia Pavoni

The problem with appointing fewer women to the board

February 16, 2024

The more complex the challenge, the more diverse teams should be to tackle it

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Liz Lumley

Winning hearts and minds with innovation

February 14, 2024

While real business benefit is key, banks shouldn’t ignore actionable advice that comes in less familiar packaging

Raja Kumar

FATF president: virtual assets need to incorporate compliance at the design level

February 12, 2024

FATF chief T. Raja Kumar covers the greatest challenges facing the organisation today

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Silvia Pavoni

Why banks need to pay attention to sustainability due diligence rulemaking

February 9, 2024

The EU’s much-criticised attempt to impose environmental and social obligations on companies along their supply chains is part of growing international efforts to hold businesses — and their lenders — accountable for their actions

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Liz Lumley

Everything old is new again, even in banking

February 7, 2024

Is reinventing the wheel the fintech we were promised, and will it solve any real problems?

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Mercado Pago’s relationship with banks shows hope for Latam financial inclusion

February 6, 2024

The company has expanded its product offerings since its launch, but still sees market opportunities

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Silvia Pavoni

The risks of ‘hallucinating’ financial reports

February 2, 2024

The use of generative AI in how companies share information with investors and other stakeholders creates new risks, which banks should not ignore

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Liz Lumley

Reasons to be fintech cheerful

January 31, 2024

What can I say? Profitable, sustainable companies make me happy

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