There are important lessons to be gleaned from the sterling plunge and gilt market crash in September off the back of an ill-conceived “mini” Budget. Politicians should be wary of the market’s power.

Recognising the challenges that society faces, and realising the opportunity that banks and other financial institutions have to influence meaningful change in their capital allocation, could be one of the most defining themes for our industry this generation.

The chair of the European Banking Authority discusses how industry participants and supervisors can prepare for enhanced regulatory obligations of crypto assets.

The president of the Caribbean Development Bank discusses the need for access to adequate affordable financing if small island developing states are to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

Those at the forefront of new technologies must be given room to breathe, while authorities ensure that the regulations necessary to protect consumers and the financial system, as well as prevent criminal enterprise, are in place.

The London Stock Exchange's CEO emphasises the importance of a diligent, long-term and honest approach to create a lasting difference on diversity and inclusion in financial services.

The European Investment Bank can play a vital role in drawing investment to projects that diversify Europe’s energy supplies.

Nature-related risks are the next frontier for achieving genuinely sustainable finance and business practices, and soon the regulation will follow, argues the co-chair of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures and executive secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

At the vanguard of Africa’s fintech sector is a new, tech-savvy generation that is keen on disrupting traditional markets that aren’t serving them.

Women’s World Banking is conducting fact-finding interviews with Ukrainian refugees to help articulate their financial needs to international policy-makers and banks. Mary Ellen Iskenderian, president and CEO, talks to The Banker about the research.