The Central Bank of Iceland governor talks about its new financial stability powers and its policies to prevent too much leverage.
While some trade headwinds are expected to hit Iceland in 2023, the country is focused on the fourth pillar of its economy: innovation.
The restructuring of Iceland’s banking sector following its spectacular implosion has meant that the industry is in a much stronger position today than it was back in 2008.
As we come to the end of this year, our editors look back on their own coverage for The Banker in 2022: Here are our ‘best bits’.
A culture of late payments by bigger companies is leaving small businesses struggling to get by.
While European banks have a little more time to get their deforestation affairs in order, the wind is blowing towards requirement rather than suggestion.
Amid a hastening surge of big tech firms into the financial services space, the question of regulatory reform is becoming ever more critical.
Layoffs are rising as an economic downturn looms. Employers must take care if they are to make their own redundancies.
The Spanish banking sector is facing a number of headwinds, including inflationary pressure, a proposed government windfall tax and macroeconomic uncertainties, but market analysts are generally optimistic about the banks’ future profitability.
The European Commission has suggested a new regulation requiring banks and payment services providers to offer instant payments across the EU.
The EU regulator’s plans show a commitment to quell greenwashing and make use of data in order to maintain strict oversight of the bloc.
An open letter addressed to the UK’s central bank offers a warning on – and solution to – the “finance-climate doom loop” threatening economic stability.
Can a focus on digital and a fresh emphasis on ethical finance revitalise the UK's Islamic finance industry?
The Financial Conduct Authority expects the Consumer Duty to lead to a major shift in financial services. Wholesale firms will need to ensure they are ready to implement the changes required to comply.
Summit delegates in Brussels heard the EU is resolved on clean energy, while speakers discussed how business needs clarity as it drives ahead with climate finance.
A UK trader is facing extradition to Denmark to stand trial over the share-selling tax scandal Cum-Ex, but this cannot be viewed as an isolated case.
The alpine country has chosen a clever approach that simultaneously accommodates both domestic and foreign regulations.
The M&A outlook in Europe is strong despite difficult macroeconomic conditions, and ESG scrutiny is set to be an increasingly key factor.
A new group of start-ups, fintechs included, have been selected for the Libra 2.0 programme, but rumours that the next UK government grant could go to a high street bank are troubling its participants.
The ECB’s attempt to counter inflation by hiking interest rates could potentially be a windfall for the region’s banking sector. However, with a recession looming, the ECB is poised to deploy other monetary tools to stabilise the economy.