Collapsed firms Silicon Valley Bank and Silvergate Capital catered to the specific financing needs of tech start-ups and crypto firms. Who understands their needs now?

Singapore has called for fintechs to provide stronger safety support for their staff, but globally, gig economy workers are often let down by the banking sector.

A weekly look at some of the most recent and influential people moves across the global banking industry. 

The co-heads of EMEA capital markets at Japan’s biggest bank outlines the division’s success in the hybrid capital debt space and areas of growth that they will look to capitalise on in 2023.

Rising interest rates are set to support profitability even as soaring inflation undermines asset growth.

South Korea’s financial regulators are exploring ways to increase competition in the sector and break the dominance of the biggest lenders.

The chaos that ensued from the AT1 wipeout at Credit Suisse’s point of failure has raised questions about the future of the asset class.

After the inflation outlook softened late last year, the leveraged finance market began to bounce back at the start of 2023, giving the German bank’s DCM team the opportunity to apply its expertise.     

NBK’s chief executive officer for Kuwait talks about the challenges facing the country’s banking sector, the lender’s international expansion, and digital banking brand Weyay.

Finma’s treatment of Credit Suisse’s AT1 bonds shocked the market. Will this action have a lasting effect on the European banking sector?

The past year saw a wave of consolidation in the US banking sector, with many regional players expanding their footprint through acquisitions and leaping up the ranking as a result. 

A year in, how are the sanctions imposed by the West on Russian entities, goods, assets and individuals taking shape?

The collapse reminds us of the purpose of capital and liquidity requirements, and raises concerns about the ability of modern technology to fuel deposit flight.

The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards continue to go from strength to strength, with hundreds of entries submitted from all corners of the world. Congratulations to all of this year's winners.