Recognising the challenges that society faces, and realising the opportunity that banks and other financial institutions have to influence meaningful change in their capital allocation, could be one of the most defining themes for our industry this generation.
Those at the forefront of new technologies must be given room to breathe, while authorities ensure that the regulations necessary to protect consumers and the financial system, as well as prevent criminal enterprise, are in place.
Gender representation at senior executive and board level remains a challenge for the European banking industry, especially in the CEO role. On the plus side, Silicon Valley Bank UK’s Erin Platts has recently joined the exclusive club of female bank CEOs.