Bond markets cannot do the heavy lifting of financing a more sustainable global economy alone.
While the internet has the potential to include everyone in the world, fintech can improve access to finance.
It’s obvious that banks are the natural home of billions of data points we aggregate throughout our lives.
The Wirecard scandal highlights issues with embedded finance that regulators need to address.
Central Asia has a strong economic history of oil and gas exports, but renewables are increasingly being seen as a way to increase energy capacity.
It's too early to tell if the benefits outweigh the negatives, but research shows growing adoption.
During the past year, the world has witnessed a sea-change in banks’ approach to both cloud and cryptocurrencies.
Cloud services rely on shared infrastructure, creating tension between banks and service providers.
Mass shift to digital financial services during Covid-19 has called into question the longevity of ATMs and branches.
Recent activity in the US stock markets has prompted much sound and fury, but the long-term impact is so far unclear.
Quantum computing offers huge benefits to banks, but users and developers will have to work together.
New breed of bank identifies as a tech firm with a banking licence, explains director of strategy.
Retail CBDCs could significantly improve cross-border payments but they also pose significant risks for the financial system.
By committing to the principles of ESG, not just saying the letters out loud, banks stand to gain from pulling out of the rainforest.
More than 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are generated every day and effective processing can help ESG investors become more objective.
The global transition away from Libor needs a hefty final push to get it over the line.
Implementation of central bank digital currencies by Cambodia and China may help them achieve greater economic clout on world stage.
Silicon Valley Bank’s EMEA head Erin Platts on the European fintech scene and whether the UK ecosystem can thrive after Brexit.
Obstacles stand in the way of wider financial inclusion in the MENA region which is one of the most unbanked areas of the world.
A widespread vaccine rollout is essential for moving on from Covid-19 limbo.