A slew of announcements around Money 20/20 Europe is evidence that the buy now, pay later space is still expanding. But the regulators are closing in.
Most of the financial industry’s value creation is being driven by new players, yet rising interest rates may provide the boost incumbents need to fight back.
Disclosing climate risks is a new aspect of regulation that banks are coming to terms with, but lenders need to act now to avoid falling further behind as regulators ramp up their focus on ESG issues.
Asia’s banks and crypto-native firms are exploring how they can take their offerings to the next level, whether that means through collaboration or competition.
There is great expectation that digital financial services is the panacea for financial inclusion, customer wellbeing and even sustainability. But digital on its own does not ensure a better outcome for society.
The Bank of Thailand’s deputy governor on reducing its sizeable household debt and non-performing loan levels, and returning the banking sector to growth.
Forrester’s recent report assesses levels of adoption of emerging technologies in banks, including AI, 5G and quantum computing.
Investing in a circular economy can help fight climate change, as well as reduce waste and energy consumption.
Does the spectacular plummet of Terra (Luna) signal a flight to safety, the rise of central bank digital currencies and the end of bitcoin?
Taking the pain and cost out of cross-border payments could be as easy as extending RTGS operating hours and opening up access to a wider variety of players. However, nothing is ever simple in payments.
Innovation and entrepreneurship need to be supported. Regional banks, with local knowledge and better understanding of business risks, can help small enterprises grow and thrive.
The 51st St Gallen Symposium brought together more than 900 participants to debate how to address the planetary emergencies the world faces today, as well as launch a New Generational Contract together with the Club of Rome.
Japan’s way of doing business has in many ways not changed for decades. This presents a wealth of untapped potential for activist investors looking to drive greater profitability.
With disaster recovery plans in place, global banks' IT infrastructure is holding up in the face of extreme events – but it is the human element that is most impacted.
The OMFIF’s Gender Balance Index 2022 shows that the financial services industry still has a long way to go to reach parity.
More granular disclosures and better ESG data help improve business and finance, but greenwashing efforts may be greater still.
The UK watchdog has called on challengers to beef up their financial crime systems in light of changing business models and rising customer numbers.
The European commercial real estate lending market is about to be transformed with the arrival of collateralised loan obligations.
With increased fragility and inequality in the world, it is now more important than ever to bridge the financial inclusion gap.
According to a new report, the wholesale banking industry is in a good position to grow revenues in the next five years, as well as benefit from disruptive forces such as climate transition and digital assets.