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Investments under increased scrutiny as FCA rolls out SDR regime
December 15, 2023Buy now, pay later: is more regulation coming?
December 8, 2023Following a raft of regulation in the UK this year, can BNPL providers expect more in 2024?
Specialist lenders lead the UK challenger profitability pack
December 6, 2023But it could be crunch time for those without a strong lending proposition.
Investors are missing out on the £100bn potential of the HGV sector
December 5, 2023Unlocking innovative financing solutions provides the opportunity to decarbonise and electrify HGVs, which could save millions of tonnes in carbon emissions.
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Bank of the Year 2023 UK winner – HSBC
December 4, 2023The CEO of HSBC UK talks to Europe editor Anita Hawser about its new Innovation Bank and what’s in store in 2024 on the digital and financial fronts.
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Bank of the Year 2023 global winner – UniCredit
December 4, 2023The CEO of UniCredit Bulbank and deputy head of UniCredit Italy talk about how UniCredit is advancing its digital transformation in Italy and Bulgaria.
Banks face tougher requirements as EU reaches provisional agreement on instant payments
November 30, 2023Euro instant payments are to become universally available under a provisional agreement between the European Commission and European Parliament, but its requirements may pose challenges for banks.
Boosting the Wiener Börse’s competitiveness
November 29, 2023The head of the Vienna Stock Exchange tells Michael Klimes why Europe needs a strategic vision to drive competition in the bloc’s capital markets.
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Euroclear’s first blockchain bond presents a bridge between DLT and traditional infrastructure
November 29, 2023A €100m World Bank bond was settled on a T+0 basis and listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
Swedish banks face mixed prospects for 2024
November 28, 2023The country’s slow growth and investment outlook will reduce demand for mortgages, a key growth driver for its retail banks.