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How UK Faster Payments changed the world

February 21, 2022

Almost 14 years ago, the UK led the world in developing real-time payment rails. 

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Asia’s central banks working out CBDC bumps

February 1, 2022

Asia's central banks are leading the way on developing their own digital currencies, but cross-border interoperability will depend on regional collaboration. 

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Can the M&A markets continue their record-breaking run?

February 1, 2022

The signs are positive for another strong year in global deal-making, but it will be hard to recreate the dizzying heights of 2021.

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The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards 2021

January 11, 2022

It has been an exceptionally competitive year for The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards, making this year’s winners all the more deserving of the Bracken trophy.

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Bank of the Year Awards 2021 — Middle East

January 11, 2022

The cream of the crop for 2021 from the Middle East.

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Bank of the Year Awards 2021 — Africa

January 11, 2022

Africa’s top lenders from 2021.

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Bank of the Year Awards 2021 — Americas

January 11, 2022

The leading banks over the past 12 months from the Americas.

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Bank of the Year Awards 2021 — Western Europe

January 11, 2022

The best banks in 2021 from western Europe.

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Bank of the Year Awards 2021 — Central and Eastern Europe

January 11, 2022

Bank of the Year Awards 2021 — Central and Eastern Europe

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Bank of the Year Awards 2021 — Asia-Pacific

January 11, 2022

The best banks of the past 12 months from the Asia-Pacific region.

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