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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State of the Industry: optimism high in global financial services, although some key issues cause concern

Exclusive research from Barclays Corporate Banking reveals the views of financial services leaders f...

25th January, 2021

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Bank of England told to stop buying ‘high carbon’ bonds

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – A group of British members of parliament said on Monday t...

25th January, 2021

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Crown Agents Bank names Bhairav Trivedi as CEO Designate

UK-regulated bank appoints fintech-leader to complete its digital transformation London: Crown Agent...

25th January, 2021

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ECB stays put but warns about surge in infections

By Balazs Koranyi and Francesco Canepa FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The European Central Bank warned...

22nd January, 2021

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Bank of Japan lifts next year’s growth forecast, saves ammunition as virus risks linger

By Leika Kihara and Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy...

21st January, 2021

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World Bank, IMF agree to hold April meetings online due to COVID-19 risks

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have agreed to hold...

21st January, 2021

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Bank of England’s Bailey expects ‘pronounced recovery’ for economy

By William Schomberg and David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Bank of England Governor Andrew Bai...

21st January, 2021

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Bank of England’s Bailey sees pronounced lockdown hit in first-quarter

LONDON (Reuters) – Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Wednesday that the impact of...

21st January, 2021

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Open banking is helping to evolve the user experience

By Leon Muis, Chief Business Officer, Yolt Technology Services Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic has slow...

21st January, 2021

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‘Act big’ now to save economy, worry about debt later, Yellen says in Treasury testimony

By David Lawder and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Janet Yellen, U.S. President-elect Jo...

20th January, 2021

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Open Banking: the perfect pandemic tool – Equifax comments

With COVID-19 related financial fallout set to dominate the credit landscape in 2021, Dan Weaver, Op...

18th January, 2021

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Over a quarter of Brits now have an account with a digital-only bank

The number of Brits with a digital-only bank account has gone up by a percentage increase of 16% Alm...

15th January, 2021