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Can UK banks adopt a Morgan Stanley-style approach to returning to work?

July 7, 2021

The US investment bank is looking to bar non-vaccinated staff from its New York offices, allowing it to remove remaining restrictions.

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Ambitious US infrastructure programme offers boost for banks

June 22, 2021

There are opportunities for banks in president Joe Biden’s $1.7tn infrastructure plans, but also challenges.

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Which way will the US Fed jump?

June 17, 2021

The direction of US Treasury yields will depend on the way that the Fed exits from its ultra-loose monetary policy.

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Financial services FDI into the US looks beyond New York

May 19, 2021

New York remains the top location, but investment is on the rise elsewhere as the pandemic forces a strategic rethink.

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US bank M&A surges as tech investment drives deals

April 30, 2021

As the country exits the pandemic, institutions are looking to cut costs and scale up to invest in digital services.

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Lessons from corporate bond market fragility

April 28, 2021

A major crisis was only averted last year because of swift intervention by the Fed. Are reforms needed?

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US fiscal measures could help community banks most

April 21, 2021

The fiscal stimulus package looks like good news for US banks, particularly smaller community lenders. 

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US agencies probe banks over artificial intelligence risks

April 15, 2021

Federal regulators seeking details about how tech is employed in fraud prevention and credit underwriting.

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Morgan Stanley crowned best-performing US bank

March 25, 2021

Bank topped US rankings in growth, profitability and return-on-risk last year, according to latest data. 

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Are retail investors changing the rules of the game?

March 22, 2021

Social media-led rallies of so-called ‘meme stocks’ have fuelled debate around functioning of US stock markets. 

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