Latest articles from Joy Macknight

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Supporting the business models of tomorrow

May 4, 2023

Bank of America’s Matthew Davies talks about the reasons behind large ERP modernisations, how corporates’ business models are changing and how transaction banking is at the centre of these efforts. 

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Bank of the Year Awards 2023 – open for entries

May 2, 2023

The Banker’s awards are the most prestigious in the global banking industry and have been running since 2000.

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Can we wait 140 years for gender parity?

April 25, 2023

The 10th edition of OMFIF’s Gender Balance Index paints a gloomy picture when it comes to the progress made on senior-level gender equality at central banks, commercial banks, pension funds and sovereign funds.

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A time for reflection after banking sector strife

April 18, 2023

The question of global financial stability has come to the fore following the demise of Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse in quick succession. Where are the emerging points of weakness in the banking system?

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Banks need to do more to ensure responsible AI use

April 11, 2023

AI’s ability to transform how the world works, consumes and learns is highlighted by applications like ChatGPT. In financial services, transparency around the use of such technology is key to protecting customers and keeping their trust.

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Is blockchain on the cusp of a breakthrough?

April 4, 2023

By 2030, the growth of blockchain will be measured in billions of users and trillions of dollars, driven by the adoption of central bank digital currencies and tokenised assets, according to a Citi report.

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CBI helps to drive change in Italian digital payments

March 31, 2023

Italy is in the midst of a payments revolution. Joy Macknight gets the lowdown from CBI CEO Liliana Fratini Passi.

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What are the lessons from SVB’s failure?

March 30, 2023

Regulators on both sides of the Atlantic have worked hard and fast to contain the fallout from SVB’s meltdown. But what actions could have been taken to avoid this disaster?

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Will AT1 bond issuance become more difficult?

March 28, 2023

Finma’s treatment of Credit Suisse’s AT1 bonds shocked the market. Will this action have a lasting effect on the European banking sector?

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Q&A: Maram Al-Jazireh of BAFT

March 23, 2023

Maram Al-Jazireh, chair of BAFT, talks to The Banker about competition, changing regulation and sustainability.

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