The EU is riven by internal discord, driven by nationalism and social discontent in member states, and squeezed by external pressures such as the US' actions and associated trade wars. Former European Council president Herman van Rompuy makes a plea for unity. 

Only by developing its local capital markets can Africa gain access to global investment, which would enable the continent's countries to combat climate change, build infrastructure and support its wide range of companies, says London Stock Exchange CEO Nikhil Rathi.

Big banks have been accused of underserving SMEs. Brian Caplen asks: can the challengers do better?

Or to be more accurate they should be unpopular for the right reasons, writes Brian Caplen, as a decade of easy money has undermined their credibility.

Banks are being encouraged to sign up to sustainable development. But, asks Brian Caplen, will the strategy hurt or enhance profits?

Innovation is easier and cheaper in the digital age. Banks should take advantage of this, writes Brian Caplen.

The challenges banks face with regulation and legacy IT systems hold lessons for the wider economy, writes Brian Caplen.

Investors have doubts about Chinese banks’ ability to withstand the competition in a market where tech companies have a solid grip, writes Brian Caplen.

Still trying to improve your cross-sell ratio? Building a platform where consumers can cross-buy is a better option, writes Brian Caplen.

Sometimes it is those who feel safest in the corporate world who are most at risk, writes Brian Caplen.