While the EU has led the development of green finance standards, Asia is ahead of the curve on transition finance, with Japan driving the transition bond market.
Rising interest rates, dwindling economic prospects, high inflation and geopolitical instability have drastically reduced banks’ capacity to deliver trade financing. What will close the gap?
As technology and regulation evolve, so does the role of biometrics. How will the banking sector adapt?
Swedbank has broken the ice by issuing the first social bond among Nordic banks. Could this be a turnaround for the asset class?
A lack of regulation leaves vulnerable the 12 million people in the US who take out payday loans each year.
Banks are advised to take a ‘measured’ approach to the marketing of their ESG credentials and policies as regulators crack down on greenwashing.
With talk of an ‘FQ’ for measuring financial literacy, and improving AI and data analysis tools, can banks become more proactive than reactive?
The DigiFT US Treasury Token provides a regulated, on-chain channel for investors to invest in US treasuries with a specific maturity date of December 31, 2023.
A combination of attractive design options, stimulus policies and specific limits on holding retail central bank digital currencies will help drive adoption, according to experts.
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.
Economic security issues have come to the fore, particularly in eastern Europe, as risks in the fintech space continue to evolve.
Data lies at the heart of combating fraud in the EU.
Does a new joint venture at HSBC address the difficulties facing SME suppliers?