But it could be crunch time for those without a strong lending proposition.

After a dip in US banking M&A activity in 2023, next year may see a wave of consolidation as smaller banks seek new competitive advantages.

Issuances of green, social and sustainability-linked bonds continue to grow, as banks have structured new products to respond to investors’ and corporates’ needs. What is the state of play of the markets today? 

The war for talent, deal revaluations and private credit will be the big investment bank themes of 2024.

Markets have been either volatile or dead in 2023, but there is growing optimism that 2024 will be better. 

Euro instant payments are to become universally available under a provisional agreement between the European Commission and European Parliament, but its requirements may pose challenges for banks.

The head of the Vienna Stock Exchange tells Michael Klimes why Europe needs a strategic vision to drive competition in the bloc’s capital markets.

BaaS is thriving in Latin America, where it is slowly replacing traditional banking services with new systems that put accessibility, simplicity and speed at the core.

A €100m World Bank bond was settled on a T+0 basis and listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.

The bank’s initiative is on target to train other global companies’ employees to develop apps that accommodate the disabled.