WSBI aims to think globally but act regionally

The chairman of the World Savings and Retail Banking Institute shares his views on the role its members are playing in promoting sustainable and inclusive finance, as well as the economic and social well-being of their communities.

by Joy Macknight

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WSBI aims to think globally but act regionally

Q: What are the main challenges facing savings banks today?

A: The challenges of retail banks and savings banks continue to be relevant in a complex environment marked by rising inflation, market uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and social inequality. This context may have an impact on credit quality, especially in the face of a slower-than-expected recovery.

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Joy Macknight

Joy Macknight is the editor of The Banker. She joined the publication in 2015 as transaction banking and technology editor. Previously, she was features editor at Profit & Loss, editorial director at Treasury Today and editor at gtnews. She also worked as a staff writer on Banking Technology and IBM Computer Today, as well as a freelancer on Computer Weekly. She has a BSc from the University of Victoria, Canada.