Latest articles from James King

Investec UK crowned best-performer among largest UK banks

September 1, 2021

Well-capitalised UK banks not only weathered the Covid-19 pandemic, but also helped the government support other businesses during it. However, other challenges, such as Brexit, remain.

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The Banker’s Top 100 CEE Banks 2021

August 24, 2021

Having strengthened balance sheets prior to the pandemic, central and eastern Europe’s banks have weathered the storm well. 

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Interchange fee hike creating waves

July 26, 2021

The contentious issue of interchange fees rages on as Visa and Mastercard get ready for their five-fold fee hike.

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The exponential rise of Russia's Mir payment system

July 20, 2021

The unparalleled success of Russia’s Mir payments system has protected it against US sanctions, making other governments take notice.

BancoPosta leads Italian banks impressive Top 1000 performance

June 18, 2021

By shoring up their capital levels before the pandemic, Italy’s banks weathered the worst of the economic slump.

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How can challenger banks improve their profitability?

June 18, 2021

Despite their low costs, nimbleness and a digitally-native background, challenger banks are struggling to generate decent profits. 

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Which way will the US Fed jump?

June 17, 2021

The direction of US Treasury yields will depend on the way that the Fed exits from its ultra-loose monetary policy.

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Currency concerns could derail Scotland’s independence bid

May 25, 2021

As Scotland inches closer to independence, it’s worth examining the immediate fiscal and monetary hurdles the fledgling country would face. 

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The truth behind Scottish independence

May 18, 2021

Scottish voters are peering over the lip of the frying pan, blind to the fire burning below.

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When Wall Street meets crypto

May 4, 2021

Cryptocurrency is undoubtedly going to be part of the future of finance, though how big a part remains to be seen.

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