Forging a regulatory strategy in a time of crisis is not easy, but the Cyprus financial sector has come out stronger and more resilient, says Demetra Kalogerou, chairwoman of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission.
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The Banker’s Top 250 Western European Banks 2021
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Maltese banks reel from Covid-19 tourism slump
September 24, 2021The small Mediterranean country’s reliance on tourism-related activities led pre-tax profits to tumble last year at leading lenders.
Icelandic banks: a tale of two crises
September 23, 2021Iceland’s largest banks were re-established in 2008 and rebuilt their holdings of Tier 1 capital ahead of the pandemic.
French and German banks' fortunes diverge
September 21, 2021French banks' in The Banker’s Top 1000 World Banks ranking outperform German rivals.
Austria’s banks face up to ROE slump
September 20, 2021Bank Austria saw return on equity drop from 8.37% to 0.18% year-on-year in 2020.
Austria's banking sector holds steady
September 20, 2021Robert Holzmann, governor of Austria’s central bank, Oesterreichische Nationalbank, has helped to navigate the country through the global pandemic.
Austria on path to a greener economy
September 20, 2021While the past 18 months have had a notable impact on the Austrian economy, the government has largely kept the country on track.
Austrian banks maintain their durability
September 20, 2021Learning the lessons of the global financial crisis, Austrian banks had built up their balance sheets and tackled bad loans before the pandemic hit.
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The hurdles ahead for open finance in the UK
September 16, 2021As the OBIE seeks to widen the initiative to include ‘open finance’, it is important to consider the dangers and drawbacks.