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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Will UBS’s takeover of Credit Suisse forge a Swiss titan?
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Backing women entrepreneurs
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Strong demand for Islamic finance products to support sustainability goals
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Will shadow bank contagion impact traditional banks?
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How is Europe’s liquidity landscape changing?
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Are banks lost in transformation?
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Building brand value: what makes a strong banking brand?
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