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Taking a global approach to sourcing talent
August 16, 2022Attracting tech talent is a challenge for many banks, pushing many to come up with inventive ways to engage the next generation of programmers and developers.
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The state of corporate banking
August 9, 2022A recent survey of corporates and corporate banks illustrates that corporate banking has permanently changed.
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Banking services for immigrants
August 2, 2022As many developed countries face an ageing demographic, boosting immigration is seen as one solution. How can banks best serve this growing sector?
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What can a ‘phygital’ strategy bring for banks?
July 26, 2022As regulators begin to weigh in on branch closures, banks are re-examining their branch networks and thinking about what distribution model can satisfy customer needs effectively.
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The battleground for SME customers
July 19, 2022Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) represent one of the most profitable markets for banks, but they have yet to crack the secret to success in serving this sector.
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How can European banks rise to the inflation challenge?
July 12, 2022Inflation has recently been announced to have reached 9.1%, which will have huge consequences for the region’s financial services industry, according to a recent Oliver Wyman report.
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BBVA Switzerland builds its crypto muscle
June 28, 2022While incumbent banks stay on the sidelines when it comes to offering crypto services, BBVA is giving its Swiss clients opportunities to invest and experiment with decentralised finance.
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Will linking pay to climate produce better risk management?
June 21, 2022Embedded in the final version of the Basel Committee’s principles on managing climate risks is a recommendation for banks to rethink pay and bonus structures, aligning them with long-term goals on tackling climate change.
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The BNPL market hots up… again
June 14, 2022A slew of announcements around Money 20/20 Europe is evidence that the buy now, pay later space is still expanding. But the regulators are closing in.