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Europe risks being left behind on T+1

October 20, 2023

Moving the bloc to a T+1 settlement system was a topic of keen debate on the first day of this year’s AFME conference.

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Société Générale expands Italian offering with Spectrum Markets partnership

October 16, 2023

Société Générale has grown its service offering in Italy by expanding its agreement with Spectrum Markets, which allows the bank to list its products on the platform. 

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Why European banks can better withstand interest rate risks than their US peers

October 13, 2023

Experts say different supervisory approaches mean mid-size US banks are still vulnerable to interest rate risk, while European banks remain relatively safe. But banks should set aside more capital to ensure a more resilient system.

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FCA diversity guidance could spur whistleblowing

October 11, 2023

As UK financial regulators outline guidance to address work cultures and boost inclusion, can more women rise to the top, and speak out against bullying or harassment, without fear of losing their jobs? 

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Hopes high that UK will remain a leading financial hub

October 6, 2023

UK banks and financial institutions need to focus on AI and talent retention to keep up with a fast-paced market, according to Lloyds’ latest survey.

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Banca AideXa leverages open data to support Italian entrepreneurs

September 27, 2023

Federico Sforza, CEO and co-founder of Banca AideXa, talks about the bank’s use of open data that enables it to fill the gaps left by traditional lenders.

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Swedbank’s social bond marks milestone in Nordic banking

September 22, 2023

Swedbank has broken the ice by issuing the first social bond among Nordic banks. Could this be a turnaround for the asset class?

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Six months after SVB collapse, ‘banks need a new playbook’

September 22, 2023

Despite the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, some banks are seeing deposits rise, including the UK’s ClearBank.

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İşbank puts sustainability at heart of its operations

September 19, 2023

Ahead of İşbank’s centenary celebrations next year, CEO Hakan Aran emphasises the focus on social responsibility and environmental commitments, and outlines what the bank of the future will look like.

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How banks can better anticipate and support vulnerable customers

September 12, 2023

With talk of an ‘FQ’ for measuring financial literacy, and improving AI and data analysis tools, can banks become more proactive than reactive? 

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