As the cryptocurrency is made legal tender, questions remain on regulation and links with the financial system.
Weak credit growth and rising non-performing loans among concerns, as authorities struggle to get virus under control.
IT and compliance roles are in demand, as banks digitalise operations and grapple with the post-Brexit regulatory landscape.
The country’s leading banks have endured a tricky period following a series of misconduct cases.
As growth rebounds, central bank may look at raising rates which could boost bank profits, but add to household debt risks.
Central bank digital currencies could have a significant impact on instant remote settlement for securities transactions.
Ambitious scheme seeks to boost growth and drive reforms, but it will require sustained political support.
Only 20% of respondents to an EQ Credit Services survey are willing to borrow from an alternative lender in 2020, down from 62% in 2019.
Once the EU directive is implemented, banks should be able to access much more granular climate data from companies.
New York remains the top location, but investment is on the rise elsewhere as the pandemic forces a strategic rethink.
As some sectors struggle, banks’ provisions for loan losses are equivalent to just 0.3% of assets.
Sharia-compliant lending made up 7% of Indonesia’s banking industry last year, but new initiatives should boost the sector.
Technological, political and regulatory shifts led by environmental concerns could force banks to overhaul their operations.
Legislation has spurred female representation on bank boards in a number of developed countries but others still lag behind.
As the country exits the pandemic, institutions are looking to cut costs and scale up to invest in digital services.
Almost one fifth of all traffic on financial services websites last year was by bad bots, according to study.
Almost nine out of 10 banking apps possess at least one vulnerability which could be exploited, according to study.
Loan portfolios have been skewed towards unsecured lending over the last decade.
The Nordic country’s efforts to become a cashless society has encouraged foreign investment.
More jurisdictions around the world are levying punishing fines for money laundering breaches, but criminals are always innovating to avoid controls.