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Liz Lumley

Banks are necessary, bank buildings are not

August 30, 2023

Many words are thrown around when talking about innovation in banking. Often they are just that: words.

Rob Leon

RMB looks to power the African transition

August 29, 2023

Rand Merchant Bank has very few discussions with clients that do not involve some type of energy transition and sustainability offering, its head of investment banking tells Andrew MacDowall.

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Cash-flow forecasting requires a human touch

August 25, 2023

Integrating an AI tool for cash-flow forecasting seems like a treasurer's dream, providing a detailed analysis of their cash positions with existing data. While this can be achieved, it requires detailed background work to get the best from the tool.

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India’s digital payments market looks beyond its borders

August 24, 2023

The implementation of the Unified Payments Interface in India revolutionised the country’s approach to digital payments. As the market matures, Rekha Gupta Menon reports on how the payment system is looking to expand overseas. 

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Will the UK’s Consumer Duty improve customer perceptions of banks?

August 24, 2023

The UK’s new Consumer Duty is bringing in new rules that should help to address the distrust and dissatisfaction that retail banking customers feel towards their banks.

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Settling FX in a T+1 world

August 23, 2023

The $7.5tn-a-day global foreign exchange market is once again buffeted by the regulatory shifts elsewhere.

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Investment banks optimistic about US as Asian slump continues

August 23, 2023

While investment banking M&A deal activity is picking up in the US, Asian markets will likely take longer to recover. 

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Custodians are at a digital crossroads

August 16, 2023

Digital securities – not just crypto assets – are becoming more prevalent. Custodians need to ensure they offer the right services to support this change.

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Nearshoring in Mexico could be an opportunity for banks

August 9, 2023

Canada and economies across Asia have grown their share of US imports faster than Mexico in recent years. There are now signs of a turnaround.

Laide Majiyagbe

The changing nature of cash and client needs

August 8, 2023

BNY Mellon’s head of financing and liquidity speaks about the expansion of LiquidityDirect, recovering from the pandemic and supporting clients during the recent US banking crisis.

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