HSBC’s Barry O’Byrne talks about transforming the mindset of the division from digital to digital-first through its approach to people, partners and technology.

Slowing economic growth and rising interest rates will lead to challenging conditions for banks, insurers and fund managers next year, according to the EIU. However, fintech may fare worse.

With a plethora of central banks experimenting with – and some having already issued – digital currencies, there is a threat of a lack of cross-border interoperability between domestic CBDC schemes.

I will always feel a bit of affection, love even, for ISO 20022 – the humble standard, understood by but a small group of people globally, that acts as a crucial ingredient for the future of international commerce and trade. 

Rising fuel and food costs, decreasing disposable income and cuts in social programmes are creating a perfect storm for charitable organisations, says the CEO of CAF Bank.

Gender representation at senior executive and board level remains a challenge for the European banking industry, especially in the CEO role. On the plus side, Silicon Valley Bank UK’s Erin Platts has recently joined the exclusive club of female bank CEOs.

The debate over lifting the ceiling for bankers’ bonuses has reignited in the UK, as the new chancellor raises the possibility once again.

The annual transaction banking jamboree is back in person, with around 8000 bankers, fintechs, big techs and payment providers, among others, expected to descend on Amsterdam in early October.

Santander CIB is exploring how a common data format for corporate-to-bank connectivity can be leveraged to create “invisible” corporate banking solutions, as well as value-added services in the sustainability space.

Despite the perceived upsides, a large merger or acquisition project is not for the faint-hearted. There are many hurdles to overcome, not least IT integration and cultural alignment.