New regulations on crypto assets must not penalise banks, writes Giovanni Sabatini, general manager of the Italian Banking Association.

Regulations are proving increasingly complex for UK and EU-based financial institutions, write Frederik Winter and Kim Rybarczyk.

The smart deployment of artificial intelligence is increasingly essential for refining customer experience and empowering data-driven decisions.

Significant risk transfer offers banks capital relief and protection against non-payment exposure on a range of assets, while reducing capital allocation requirements for efficient, profitable portfolio risk management.

The adoption of artificial intelligence in the investment management space is happening at pace. But firms need to balance risk and reward, and be aware of impending regulations. 

To fight perceptions of greenwashing we must find a middle ground between burdensome regulations and the Wild West of ESG ratings.

While gender diversity at the senior level in European banks is improving, there is still a long way to go to gender parity.

The European monetary system has changed fundamentally in the past few years, as the central bank moved into new territory in buying debt and issuing bonds.

Compensation has always been a critical issue for banks, and remains a source of public scrutiny. It consumes much management time, but it also determines relative advantage in a competitive market that is increasingly concerned about stability, conduct and purpose. 

The investigation into gatherings at Downing Street during Covid-19 lockdowns presents many lessons for businesses, including the importance of leading by example and the risks of excessive alcohol consumption.