Commerce relies on contracts being adhered to. But international agreements are under pressure. Should bankers be worried?

Among a list of challenges for banks is how to maintain strict standards of compliance for traders working from home.

Merger talks between Spain's Bankia and CaixaBank has put European banking consolidation back in contention – but only domestic deals will probably go ahead. 

Unless the financial industry’s goals are aligned with those of the wider community, its future health is uncertain.

Government finances will be wrecked after the Covid-19 crisis. Does it matter?

Rethinking how companies are organised and taxed is key to rebuilding after Covid-19.

The commercial property market is down but definitely not out. Clever financiers will be backing developers with intelligent business models for the post-Covid world.

The acceleration to online banking and finance caused by the Covid-19 crisis is showing up gaps in regulation.

The EU’s €750bn fiscal stimulus to offset the Covid-19 economic crisis was a breakthrough for the bloc. Spending it wisely will be a challenge.

As huge Covid-19-related credit losses loom, banks will have to take tough decisions on which borrowers to continue supporting.