Banking

From risk‑management practices to competitive positioning, the Banking section delivers detailed articles and opinion pieces on global banks and financial institutions. It examines regulatory shifts, digital transformation and the evolving role of banks in the wider economy.

Image for Canadian banks seek return of reluctant business borrowers as mortgage growth set to slow

Canadian banks seek return of reluctant business borrowers as mortgage growth set to slow

2nd June, 2021

Image for UK mortgage lending slumps in April over stamp duty uncertainty

UK mortgage lending slumps in April over stamp duty uncertainty

2nd June, 2021

Image for Selfie-awareness: the cyber risk going undetected in banks

Selfie-awareness: the cyber risk going undetected in banks

2nd June, 2021

Image for Unipol’s move opens new chapter in Italian banking M&A saga

Unipol’s move opens new chapter in Italian banking M&A saga

1st June, 2021

Image for New euro zone business loans plunge in April

New euro zone business loans plunge in April

31st May, 2021

Image for SNB Chairman sees only modest inflation risk in Switzerland – Schweiz am Wochenende

SNB Chairman sees only modest inflation risk in Switzerland – Schweiz am Wochenende

29th May, 2021

Image for Credit Suisse scandals prompt Switzerland to think unthinkable: punish bankers

Credit Suisse scandals prompt Switzerland to think unthinkable: punish bankers

28th May, 2021

Image for Swiss bank Julius Baer to pay $79.7 million in FIFA corruption settlement

Swiss bank Julius Baer to pay $79.7 million in FIFA corruption settlement

28th May, 2021

Image for BoE’s Vlieghe sees rates rising in 2022 if economy recovers

BoE’s Vlieghe sees rates rising in 2022 if economy recovers

27th May, 2021

Image for Deutsche Bank overhaul ahead of plan, CEO tells investors

Deutsche Bank overhaul ahead of plan, CEO tells investors

27th May, 2021

Image for HSBC exits loss-making U.S. retail banking as part of Asia pivot

HSBC exits loss-making U.S. retail banking as part of Asia pivot

27th May, 2021

Image for SoftBank shifts to foreign banks as borrowing soars

SoftBank shifts to foreign banks as borrowing soars

27th May, 2021