As we come to the end of this year, our editors look back on their own coverage for The Banker in 2022: Here are our ‘best bits’. 

A culture of late payments by bigger companies is leaving small businesses struggling to get by.

While European banks have a little more time to get their deforestation affairs in order, the wind is blowing towards requirement rather than suggestion.

Amid a hastening surge of big tech firms into the financial services space, the question of regulatory reform is becoming ever more critical.

Layoffs are rising as an economic downturn looms. Employers must take care if they are to make their own redundancies.

The Spanish banking sector is facing a number of headwinds, including inflationary pressure, a proposed government windfall tax and macroeconomic uncertainties, but market analysts are generally optimistic about the banks’ future profitability. 

The EU regulator’s plans show a commitment to quell greenwashing and make use of data in order to maintain strict oversight of the bloc.

An open letter addressed to the UK’s central bank offers a warning on – and solution to – the “finance-climate doom loop” threatening economic stability.

Can a focus on digital and a fresh emphasis on ethical finance revitalise the UK's Islamic finance industry?

The Financial Conduct Authority expects the Consumer Duty to lead to a major shift in financial services. Wholesale firms will need to ensure they are ready to implement the changes required to comply.