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.

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Analysis: Merkel’s vote of confidence in Deutsche Bank belies lender’s problems

By Tom Sims and Patricia Uhlig FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Angela Merkel will give a welcome speech...

11th February, 2021

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Bank of England says Alex Brazier to leave Financial Policy Committee

LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England said Alex Brazier would leave its Financial Policy Comm...

11th February, 2021

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Pandemic sends French bank SocGen into the red

By Matthieu Protard and Marc Angrand PARIS (Reuters) – France’s third-biggest listed ban...

10th February, 2021

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Bank of England rules out big capital reduction for insurers after Brexit

By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England told insurers on Wednesday not to expect a...

10th February, 2021

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Ready for ISO 20022 payment migration?

By Rolf Hauge, CEO and founder of Commercial Banking Applications (CBA) It’s clear that banks have d...

10th February, 2021

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Monte dei Paschi losses soar, says capital increase in limbo

By Valentina Za MILAN (Reuters) – Italian bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena’s plans to stre...

10th February, 2021

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Climate First Bank selects Finastra software to deliver values-based banking

Climate First Bank appoints a technology partner that shares its vision while delivering an open and...

9th February, 2021

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TUI banking on vaccinated Brits for much-needed summer recovery

By Sarah Young and Ilona Wissenbach LONDON (Reuters) – TUI Group, the world’s biggest ho...

9th February, 2021

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SoftBank shares breach Y10,000, hits 2-decade high, on record Vision Fund profit

By Sam Nussey TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp shares climbed above 10,000...

9th February, 2021

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BoE’s Bailey says quick fixes to avoid LCF collapse were not possible

By Huw Jones and David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Bank of England chief Andrew Bailey angrily...

9th February, 2021

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The importance of people-centric banking in the covid-19 era

By Colin Brown, CEO of the Aryza Group The Coronavirus pandemic has impacted all industries and put...

8th February, 2021

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Japan bank deposits rise at record pace as firms, households hoard cash

By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese bank deposits surged at a record annual pace in Jan...

8th February, 2021