Sealing the merger deal of the two biggest banks in Switzerland of a weekend is an impressive feat. But the hardest part is yet to come, as the pain of integration begins.
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The Banker’s Top 100 US Banks 2023
March 17, 2023The past year saw a wave of consolidation in the US banking sector, with many regional players expanding their footprint through acquisitions and leaping up the ranking as a result.
Credit Suisse shored up by central bank
March 16, 2023The embattled Swiss lender has seen its deposits plummet by more than 40% in the past year.
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Taking stock of fintech from the female CEO perspective — IWD23
March 8, 2023In celebration of International Women’s Day, we surveyed six female CEOs about the state of the fintech operating environment and how to navigate the challenges ahead.
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Backing women entrepreneurs
March 7, 2023Female founders of start-ups, whether fintechs or in other industries, are growing in number, but much more needs to be done to unlock their ambition.
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Strong demand for Islamic finance products to support sustainability goals
February 28, 2023A global survey among Islamic banks’ retail customers found that the vast majority want their bank to offer products aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals – and most are willing to pay a premium.
Canadian shake-up: TD overtakes rival RBC
February 28, 2023All change at the top as TD becomes the largest bank in Canada by Tier 1 capital and BMO surpasses Scotiabank to take third place.
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Will shadow bank contagion impact traditional banks?
February 21, 2023What effect will rising rates and a weakening macroeconomic environment have on the global shadow banking industry? And will their problems shake the stability of the traditional financial sector?
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How is Europe’s liquidity landscape changing?
February 14, 2023In a rocky year for the European markets, liquidity has remained centred on the main indexes in 2022. But there has been a significant shift in how liquidity trades in the region, according to a report from Liquidnet.
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Are banks lost in transformation?
February 7, 2023Digital transformation should not be driven by the need to cut costs or compliance – it is a radical rethink in products, services and processes to best serve customers and employees. EY’s recent report provides six tips for success.