Europe's member states need to trust that both they and the region's banks have the necessary risk reduction in place if the banking union is to succeed, writes Timothy Buenker of the European Banking Federation.
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CIB chief steers Standard Chartered into calmer waters
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Greek banks eye a return to normality
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UniCredit leads Italian Schuldschein surge
October 8, 2018Following Italian tax reforms making it easier to use Schuldschein, UniCredit has led two pioneering deals by corporates wanting to take advantage of the instrument.
After Cambridge Analytica, where next for open banking?
October 1, 2018In a climate of increasing caution around data sharing, David Gardner of law firm TLT asks how banks can reconcile new initiatives with the need to safeguard customer information.
SocGen’s global head of DCM celebrates inspiring year
October 1, 2018Société Générale Corporate and Investment Banking’s head of debt capital markets, Demetrio Salorio, talks to Stefanie Linhardt about winning market share and how mergers support the corporate bond market.
HSBC facilitates £1bn EIB Sonia issue as Libor fades
October 1, 2018As the transition from Libor to Sonia begins, HSBC’s debt capital markets team has found itself with a key role to play. Edward Russell-Walling reports.
Supervisors or enforcers: who steers AML in Europe?
October 1, 2018Even after several revisions, the EU’s anti-money laundering directive does not definitively answer the question of whether a unified EU approach to AML is needed and politically achievable. Stefanie Linhardt reports.
IHS Markit’s $5bn issuance finances Ipreo acquisition
October 1, 2018Financial analyst IHS Markit chose a quiet time to issue the bond that will bankroll its expansion strategy. David Wigan reports.
The EU's AML report card: Must do better
October 1, 2018Despite the rhetoric in Europe on tackling money laundering, cases continue to come to light. Politician should act together now, says Stefanie Linhardt.
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