Although the region has arguably been slow off the mark in the adoption of green bonds, things are starting to change.

FIS Capital Markets’s head of managed services believes financial services firms are waking up to the benefits of outsourcing. 

Natixis CEO Nicolas Namias outlines his ambitions for the firm, following its recent delisting and acquisition by BPCE.

Digital transformation is helping financial institutions address the challenge of decarbonisation, but transformational technologies bring carbon emissions of their own.

Financial services foreign direct investment rose in 2020 despite the pandemic and has remained robust this year on the back of generous state support.

A new report lays out 20 recommendations for how the payments industry can elevate its game in preventing cyber attacks. A rising focus on cyber hygiene will lift the whole industry.

The German lender’s first green Formosa bond capitalises on Taiwanese insurers’ deep pockets and growing interest in renewables. 

While European special purpose acquisition company markets remain small compared to their US cousins, JPMorgan can claim a big role in helping the market catch up.

Remote sensing and artificial intelligence, combined with blockchain technology, could help more accurately measure and manage sustainability-related risks.

Bank CEOs need to think beyond maximising short-term profits and step up to their social responsibility.  

How does access to emerging technology and customer demands translate into a treasury-as-a-service offering? 

Decentralised finance will completely shake up, and potentially even replace, the existing banking system.

All the ingredients are in place for continued private capital market growth.

An overview of the key findings in this year’s Top 100 Arab Banks ranking.