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Michael Kotzbauer

Commerzbank’s restructure pays dividends

May 24, 2023

The board member responsible for corporate clients, Michael Kotzbauer, talks about how the tough retrenchment process has left the German lender in a stronger position to weather further storms. 

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Tackling the scourge of greenwashing

May 18, 2023

The world has reached a tipping point where the trend towards sustainability has become irreversible. But how can investment banks ensure that their clients are not ‘greenwashing’ to access funding? 

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Digital wave

Riding the crest of the tokenisation wave

May 17, 2023

Heads of digital assets at buy- and sell-side firms are busying themselves with digital bond issuances on their proprietary tokenisation platforms. But what is behind their newfound love for tokenising traditional financial assets? 

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The era of financial messaging coexistence is here

May 5, 2023

Many banks are struggling to meet the deadline for adoption of ISO 20022 for cross-border payments.

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UPI testing for OTC trades now available

May 4, 2023

The EU is just the first jurisdiction to require UPI reporting, with the UK, US and Australia also publishing mandates. Compliance deadlines will be swift to follow.

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How does UBS’s takeover of Credit Suisse stack up financially?

May 2, 2023

The first quarter results for both banks are in, but the value of what UBS has acquired remains to be seen. 

Nogui Acosta

Finance minister: Costa Rica’s fiscal consolidation on track

April 28, 2023

Costa Rica expects to get off the EU grey list in October, says its finance minister. 

Scott Eaton

Banks helping banks combat climate change

April 28, 2023

The CEO of Carbonplace, a transaction network for carbon credits, says he has ‘the best job out there’.

Mohamed Kallala

Natixis CIB’s innovative ‘multi-boutique’ approach

April 28, 2023

The global head of Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking talks to Andrew MacDowall about navigating periods of market volatility and being an early mover in fast-growing areas.

Eldur Olafsson

Amaroq explores metals for the green revolution

April 27, 2023

The mining company aims to make its strategic mineral exploration operations an industry showcase in Greenland and around the world.

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