As a decentralised ledger, blockchain may operate across cultures. But different cultures have different philosophies as to how things should be regulated.
While China is driving ahead with its digital yuan initiative, other major CBDC projects have been making steadier progress.
With climate change emerging as the world’s top geopolitical risk, banks are scrambling to measure and manage their exposures to the new ‘green swan’ risks.
Correspondent banking continues to develop at speed, propelled by huge infrastructure projects and the introduction of new and innovative initiatives.
Banks are becoming comfortable with putting more of their operations on the cloud, leveraging its computing power and agility to provide new insights and value.
The Banker’s Top 1000 World Banks ranking for 2021 shows a resilient industry that is better capitalised than before the global pandemic struck.
Banks must handle vast amounts of personal data to comply with regulations, and a high level of trust is needed to protect customers.
The US tech giant has integrated accessibility and convenience into every aspect of its business.
JPMorgan is acquiring online investment manager, Nutmeg, to augment its new digital bank for UK consumers, expected to launch this year.
Accounting for investors’ expectations in climate scenarios is vital to risk supervision.
Asian banks have met a range of pandemic-related challenges with notable resilience.
State Street is the latest in the line of large global custodian banks signalling their foray into the cryptocurrency world.
Italian bank’s innovation strategy aims to improve processes and the client experience, says Paola Papanicolaou.
Fintech providers are using API-based data exchanges to build products specifically focused on the needs of small businesses.
The proposal for a minimum global corporate tax targets the tech giants, but also has implications for banks.
Working together is key to turning banking green.
Banks are facing a revolutionary undertow that is dragging them towards a decentralised financial future.
New challenges have forced leading commercial lenders to innovate to hold onto market share.
The FSB’s hard targets should be applauded – but is the proposed 2027 deadline too ambitious?
The European Commission has published draft regulation intended to govern the use of artificial intelligence across the EU.