Proponents expect the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System to drive intra-continental trade and investment, supporting the aims of the continental free trade agreement.
Regulators need to work together to create a robust and consistent environment for crypto assets.
Jen Tippin, group chief people and transformation officer at NatWest Group, is driven by a sense of purpose and meeting customer needs.
The survey results underpinning the WEF’s Global Risks Report 2022 paint a bleak picture for the global recovery, with just one in six international business leaders feeling positive about the outlook for the world.
When going through a digital transformation programme, talent is as important as technology in ensuring success.
Penalties that financial institutions incurred for non-compliance with anti-money laundering and data privacy regulations have dropped significantly in 2021. However, there is still much work to be done to stem financial crime.
What is the balance sheet after one year of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area agreement?
Supporting young entrepreneurs and creating a strong start-up ecosystem will help drive Africa's future growth story.
Abu Dhabi's goals will be realised through pivoting the economy towards technologies and new economic sectors, says the chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development.
From principle to practice, Egypt's minister of international co-operation outlines how to design a common agenda to deliver an effective model for inclusive partnerships.
Governments and banks alike need to embed fighting climate change into their operations, writes the governor of the central bank of the Philippines.
The European Banking Authority’s chairperson highlights how the organisation is underpinning banks’ efforts to address environmental, social and governance risks, and support the transition to a sustainable economy.
A series of digital and decentralising changes are drastically shaking up the financial markets; banks must embrace these changes or risk disintermediation.
Central banks need to fulfil their monetary and financial stability mandate in the digital era, while accompanying innovation within a field of trust, says the director-general for financial stability and operations of the Banque de France.
Sustainability and a client-centric focus are key areas for CEO Robert Swaak as he continues to push ABN Amro into a new phase.
Cryptocurrencies, sustainability and financial inclusion are the notable hot topics for the banking industry over the past year, as well as regulatory changes and the continued digital transformation of the sector.
Getting more women into the banking system needs more than a pink debit card. Demystifying the process of banking and making it accessible will help to bring more women into the formal financial sector.
Ignacio Gutiérrez-Orrantia, EMEA head of banking, capital markets and advisory, has bold plans and a clear strategy to achieve them.
How do you know that you are you? This existential question plagues humankind, as identification is not the same as identity.
Brian Stafford, CEO of Diligent, knows that innovation is driven by a relentless push, rather than waiting to see what the competition is doing.