Investors have doubts about Chinese banks’ ability to withstand the competition in a market where tech companies have a solid grip, writes Brian Caplen.
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Treasurers must act or disappear
October 24, 2018Sometimes it is those who feel safest in the corporate world who are most at risk, writes Brian Caplen.
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Hackers are global, legal is local
October 23, 2018Banks can only control what is under their own roof. But training staff to spot phishing attempts is challenging enough, writes Brian Caplen.
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Australia’s big bank shake-up
October 22, 2018Australia’s banks have had things easy for a long time, but, writes Brian Caplen, this may not continue.
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Which countries lead in open banking?
October 19, 2018A new report divides up countries as pioneers, followers and conservatives in open banking. And in spite of the push from PSD2, not all EU countries are doing particularly well, writes Brian Caplen.
Making capital flow downhill
October 12, 2018Money flows around the world like never before, but, asks Brian Caplen, is it promoting development?
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Is light-touch regulation right for fintechs?
October 11, 2018Indonesian president Joko Widodo endorses a light touch for fintechs but IMF managing director Christine Lagarde prefers a 'proportionate' approach. Brian Caplen assesses which is the best way forward.
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IMF meets in digital Indonesia
October 10, 2018Emerging markets will reap the greatest gains from the online economy, as shown by Indonesia’s experiences, writes Brian Caplen.
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Banking – you want it boring?
October 9, 2018A decade after the financial crash banks are safer, but generating returns above the cost of capital is a challenge, writes Brian Caplen.