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The Asian free lunch is over
July 30, 2019With European banking still in a crisis of low returns and bad assets, it is tempting to think that everything is rosy in Asia. Two recent reports dispel this myth, writes Brian Caplen.
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The future is bright for SMEs
July 23, 2019Supporting SMEs is a mantra of governments and banks alike. But any new policies will need to take account of changes in the international economy.
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Bank security needs to be two-way
July 16, 2019If you've scared your customers sufficiently about the dangers of hoax calls don't be surprised if they are not delighted to hear from the sales team, writes Brian Caplen.
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Why Europe's banks will survive the big tech threat
July 9, 2019The inevitability of the banking industry being overwhelmed by tech companies is far from certain. At present, writes Brian Caplen, the facts suggest banks have greater staying power.
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Will Trump make China’s banks more efficient?
July 2, 2019Chinese banks dominate The Banker's Top 1000 ranking. But could a more open Chinese market change this?
Agent-based models and the evolution of risk management
July 2, 2019Richard Bookstaber, chief risk officer at the University of California, explains how analysing human behaviour is essential to managing risk.
Enabling real-time liquidity management
July 2, 2019Active, real-time liquidity management is the way of the future. What still needs to be done to make it a reality? Heather McKenzie reports.
ISO 20022 migration: not just an IT project
July 2, 2019Migration to ISO 20022 is an opportunity for banks to improve operational efficiency, but it will require senior-level commitment. Christian Westerhaus reports.
Laying the foundation for faster global payments
July 2, 2019Appetite and expectations for faster payments continue to build among consumer and corporate clients. Yet delivering the service – especially across borders – remains a challenge, writes Christof Hofmann of Deutsche Bank.