The “other COP” is tackling biodiversity loss and will be attempting to hammer out an agreement on a new set of goals for nature over the next decade.

Central bank digital currencies should be designed as a public infrastructure on which banks and non-banks alike can build innovative digital schemes, products and services.

Setting up virtual branches may be the beginning, but there is so much more to the metaverse that banks need to explore.

According to recent research, increasing competition has replaced Covid-19 as the main driver for digital transformation.

HSBC’s Barry O’Byrne talks about transforming the mindset of the division from digital to digital-first through its approach to people, partners and technology.

Slowing economic growth and rising interest rates will lead to challenging conditions for banks, insurers and fund managers next year, according to the EIU. However, fintech may fare worse.

With a plethora of central banks experimenting with – and some having already issued – digital currencies, there is a threat of a lack of cross-border interoperability between domestic CBDC schemes.

I will always feel a bit of affection, love even, for ISO 20022 – the humble standard, understood by but a small group of people globally, that acts as a crucial ingredient for the future of international commerce and trade. 

Rising fuel and food costs, decreasing disposable income and cuts in social programmes are creating a perfect storm for charitable organisations, says the CEO of CAF Bank.

Gender representation at senior executive and board level remains a challenge for the European banking industry, especially in the CEO role. On the plus side, Silicon Valley Bank UK’s Erin Platts has recently joined the exclusive club of female bank CEOs.