2020 has been a tough year for banks but following the US election and Covid-19 vaccine news, the future is looking more positive.
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This week’s big party will be in Shanghai
November 3, 2020China’s rise as a technologically-enabled economic superpower will not be hindered by the US election – no matter who wins.
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Will finance become as free as fish?
October 27, 2020In the Brexit trade discussions, finance looks like being sacrificed to fish. Is finance ready to swim without borders?
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Can negative rates ever be positive?
October 20, 2020With the Bank of England considering negative interest rates, the experience in other countries where they have been tried is mixed.
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The great inflation comeback
October 13, 2020After years of low inflation, a forecast of 5-10% seems incredible – but not if there’s a huge shift in the way the global economy functions.
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Let’s talk about cyber risk
October 6, 2020As Sibos 2020 gets underway onine, risks related to digital payments are high on bankers’ concerns.
What China’s climate pledge means for banks
September 29, 2020Bankers have a lot on their plates but they cannot afford to bypass climate change risk if they want to stay in business.
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Is international law breaking down?
September 22, 2020Commerce relies on contracts being adhered to. But international agreements are under pressure. Should bankers be worried?
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Financial crime’s new home start
September 15, 2020Among a list of challenges for banks is how to maintain strict standards of compliance for traders working from home.
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Is M&A the way out for Europe’s banks?
September 8, 2020Merger talks between Spain's Bankia and CaixaBank has put European banking consolidation back in contention – but only domestic deals will probably go ahead.