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Transition risks unearthed in European banks’ credit portfolios

February 16, 2024

Climate misalignment exposes European banks to greater risks and insolvency issues, says ECB

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European banks’ financial data paints positive picture

February 14, 2024

Analysts say 2023 full-year results leave banks well-placed to weather any storm in 2024

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Switzerland allows retail investors access to cryptocurrency platform

February 14, 2024

Deutsche Bank-backed Taurus’s new Swiss licence is among the latest developments in the mainstreaming of digital assets 

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Instant payments to become ‘ubiquitous’ after European vote

February 13, 2024

The new mandate requires payment providers to facilitate instant payments in 10 seconds or under

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Europe’s banks heading into precarious times, experts warn

February 8, 2024

Despite ongoing economic and geopolitical headwinds, Europe’s banks have proved remarkably resilient so far. How long can it last?

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FCA’s fincrime powers under fresh scrutiny after Iran sanctions disclosure

February 7, 2024

New questions are being asked after Lloyds and Santander UK were accused of allowing Iranian front companies to evade Western sanctions

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EU ESG law should end ratings ‘Wild West’ and ‘boost’ investor confidence

February 7, 2024

Agreement on EU regulation offers the possibility for separate E, S and G ratings

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Liz Lumley

Everything old is new again, even in banking

February 7, 2024

Is reinventing the wheel the fintech we were promised, and will it solve any real problems?

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PSD3 tries to keep pace with open banking expansion

February 1, 2024

Open banking users are expected to exceed 100 million in 2024, but the market relies on trust building, experts say

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Transition planning or just greenwashing?

January 31, 2024

No one seems to have a clear definition of what makes a robust transition plan

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