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Swedish banks face mixed prospects for 2024

November 28, 2023

The country’s slow growth and investment outlook will reduce demand for mortgages, a key growth driver for its retail banks.

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Ethiopia finalises banking liberalisation rules as foreign currency challenges mount

November 27, 2023

Mamo Mihretu, governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia, talks about progress on the country’s debt restructuring talks, the fight against inflation and plans to encourage foreign investment in the country. 

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Brazil’s PIX a threat to credit cards, but a boon for banks

November 27, 2023

Compared to Brazil, banks in Europe or the US have lost the payments game.

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Open banking and payments figure in UK Autumn Statement

November 24, 2023

A break with the EU and embracing alternative payment rails is where the UK sees the future of financial service innovation.

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Peru’s economic resilience key to success, says economy minister

November 23, 2023

Peru’s minister of finance and economy, Alex Contreras, explains why firms should still invest in the South American country as it regains its balance following years of social, political and economic commotion.

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Philippines poised for a digital banking revolution

November 22, 2023

With a large underbanked population living in a fast-growing economy, firms taking the lead in the Philippines could be at the forefront of the country’s digital banking revolution. 

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Bulgarian banks could face higher costs after country's greylisting

November 21, 2023

Being put on the FATF greylist means domestic lenders may struggle to maintain correspondent banking relationships and access external finance. 

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Steve Donavan interview

Steve Donovan, managing director, treasury and trade solutions, Citi – View from Felaban 2023

November 20, 2023

Watch our interviews from the Felaban event in Miami Beach, Florida.

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Borja Garcia Fernandez interview

Borja García Fernandez, Citi Social Finance – View from Felaban 2023

November 20, 2023

Watch our interviews from the Felaban event in Miami Beach, Florida.

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David Schwartz interview

David Schwartz, Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA) – View from Felaban 2023

November 20, 2023

Watch our interviews from the Felaban event in Miami Beach, Florida.

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