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Will UBS’s takeover of Credit Suisse forge a Swiss titan?

March 21, 2023

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, 2023

The 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. 

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Credit Suisse shored up by central bank

March 16, 2023

The 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, 2023

In 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, 2023

Female 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, 2023

A 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.

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Canadian shake-up: TD overtakes rival RBC

February 28, 2023

All 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, 2023

What 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, 2023

In 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, 2023

Digital 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.

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