With talk of an ‘FQ’ for measuring financial literacy, and improving AI and data analysis tools, can banks become more proactive than reactive?
As the EU waits for MiCA to come into full force, a Dutch broker taps into the German market to expand its digital asset trading within the bloc.
HM Treasury is set to follow in Sweden’s footsteps by approving a framework to prevent a major ATM and cash exodus in the UK — in the midst of spiralling growth in digital payments.
Polly James and David Scott explore the potential impact of the proposed rules on UK banks.
UK financial services regulators will publish a Consultation Paper to drive diversity and inclusion improvement in September — and socio-economic status is likely to be at its core.
While reimbursement for APP fraud is generally regarded as a positive step, it is crucial to recognise the profound impacts that go beyond the mere restoration of funds.
Piraeus Bank’s market cap is now around €4bn, compared with €1bn just a year ago. CEO Christos Megalou says he is determined to do everything in his power to ensure it stays there.
Banks on both sides of the Atlantic are struggling to invest in tech, but US lenders are at risk of falling behind.
The UK’s new Consumer Duty is bringing in new rules that should help to address the distrust and dissatisfaction that retail banking customers feel towards their banks.
A Greenpeace report takes issue with the ECB’s net-zero actions.
The Italian windfall tax on banks has raised questions over whether more governments will consider implementing their own levy.
Data lies at the heart of combating fraud in the EU.
Following the Bank of England’s most recent interest rate hike, how far can we expect rates to rise, and how long will they stay there?
The UK’s highest court’s decision is a relief for banks, but their vigilance to customer fraud is still essential.
With ESG becoming more top of mind, and litigation and regulatory enforcements on the rise, is it any wonder that bank heads of litigation and legal counsel are finding it difficult to sleep at night?
Recent increases in the Bank of England rate may have been less of a tightening than previously thought.
Lenders in the Caucasus region have benefited from the turmoil resulting from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while questions remain regarding Turkish banks as the new central bank governor and finance minister are appointed.
Automation and conversational AI is supporting employees and customers at the Nordic Bank.
The financial system has proved remarkably resilient, so far, to rising interest rates. But cracks are starting to appear as these filter through to borrowers and credit losses start to mount.
Challenger banks are predicted to outflank traditional banks when the rules come into force at the end of the month.