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Shadow banking back under the spotlight

March 30, 2021

The collapse of Greensill Capital has encouraged regulators to again look at the shadow banking industry. Chinese supervisors, however, are a step ahead.

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Facebook’s Diem joins the regulatory fold

March 23, 2021

Social media giant’s cryptocurrency has had to curb its ambitions — but it’s mission is far from over.

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Platforms vs ecosystems

March 16, 2021

Banks use the two terms interchangeably to describe their digital approach. But there is a fundamental difference when it comes to strategy.

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Keeping the diversity momentum going

March 9, 2021

There was a flurry of activity leading up to International Women’s Day, but how can the financial services industry drive real change?

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A new age for UK fintech?

March 2, 2021

The eagerly-awaited Kalifa report on the UK’s post-Brexit future was released last week.

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European banks form public cloud club

February 23, 2021

European lenders have come together to drive forward adoption in a secure, reliable and compliant way.

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Are more regulations needed for MMFs?

February 16, 2021

Money market funds are in the spotlight again as authorities seek greater safeguards.

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Banks outperform expectations in fourth quarter

February 9, 2021

Many banks have reported impressive profits despite the global health crisis. Does this mean 2021 will be the year of pain?

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Where are central bank digital currencies heading?

February 2, 2021

New survey has reignited discussion around the benefits that central bank-issued digital currencies could bring to domestic and cross-border transactions.

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Hot topics at the virtual Davos forum

January 26, 2021

With the physical event being postponed until May, political and business leaders have gathered online to discuss key issues facing the global economy.

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