DNB’s chief financial officer, Kjerstin Braathen, tells Joy Macknight how Norway’s largest bank is optimising its people, technology and resources to get the most out of its digital transformation.
The Banker March 2018
The Banker March issue takes a look at a trade blueprint that could boost flows both between Latin American countries and with other major markets such as the EU and China.
Ahead of the Inter-American Development Bank annual meeting we survey Argentine banks and rank the top 100 Central American banks.
In Asia, the big debate is about the impact US interest rate rises will have on the regional economy. We also lift the lid on the UK's Open Banking project and the range of new services that are likely to result.
Highlights
Is the Gulf's M&A banking boom over?
March 1, 2018The Banker’s merger and acquisition figures for 2017 show the end of the Gulf’s buying spree and a sharp increase in activity from Africa and the Levant. James King reports.
How will Romania achieve its eurozone goal?
March 1, 2018Despite strong GDP growth and increased market confidence, Romania still has economic improvements to make before it is in any shape to join the euro. Nick Kochan reports.
Middle East and Africa M&A scene still has cards to play
March 1, 2018While 2017 was not the banner year for M&A in the Middle East and Africa that 2016 had been, headline-grabbing deals were still being struck, notably FirstRand Limited’s acquisition of Aldermore. James King reports.
Chile’s minister of foreign affairs looks to set a Latam example
March 1, 2018Heraldo Muñoz, Chile’s minister of foreign affairs, talks to Silvia Pavoni about the country’s influence on Latin American trade and what China’s One Belt, One Road initiative means for the region.
First Bank of Nigeria CEO seeks to complete transformation
March 1, 2018Adesola Adeduntan, the chief executive and managing director of First Bank of Nigeria, talks to James King about his digitalisation strategy and the fight to reclaim the position of Nigeria’s number one lender.
Argentina’s treasury minister embraces global re-engagement
March 1, 2018Argentina’s treasury minister, Nicolas Dujovne, talks to Silvia Pavoni about reversing damaging fiscal decisions and bringing investment back to the country.
UK embraces role of global pioneer in Open Banking
March 1, 2018The UK has taken a giant step into the unknown, launching Open Banking ahead of its European counterparts. While not all the designated banks were ready on time, the initiative lays the groundwork for a range of new propositions for consumers and businesses.
Creating a blueprint for Latin America's new trade
March 1, 2018A shift in global geopolitics might mean a new direction for Latin American trade, with new influences, new alliances and new deals. Will 2018 be the year the region puts what have largely been complex, ineffective trading patterns behind it? Silvia Pavoni reports.
Rankings
Top 100 Central American Banks: Banco General takes the lead
March 1, 2018Panama once again dominates The Banker's Top 100 Central American Banks ranking, though a new leader has emerged in the shape of Banco General. Silvia Pavoni reports.
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