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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Banking

SME DIGITAL SERVICES – THE DISCONNECT BETWEEN CUSTOMER & BANK

Kevin Burke, General Manager, International Financial services providers, if they want to retain the...

21st October, 2016

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EXPANSION OF BANKS INTO RURAL AREAS HELPS FUEL BOOM IN CARD ACCEPTANCE IN CHINA

China’s banks target the rural population for further growth, whileVisa and Mastercard lay the groun...

18th October, 2016

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MOBILE BANKING APPS – THE DIGITAL THREATS TO BANKS

Ben Harknett, VP EMEA, RiskIQ A report from the British Bankers Association found that the use of de...

14th October, 2016

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Banking

SOPRA BANKING SOFTWARE AND PW CONSULTANTS SIGN A LETTER OF INTENTION TO DEVELOP AND DISTRIBUTE TALK TO PAY

Sopra Banking Software and PW Consultants announced a letter of intention to establish a partnership...

14th October, 2016

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KPMG INTRODUCES EVA – THE BANK OF THE FUTURE

As technology infiltrates every aspect of life, KPMG predicts that by 2030 mass market retail banks...

14th October, 2016

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Banking

RESEARCH REVEALS UK BANKS LAG BEHIND REST OF THE HIGH STREET

Mystery shoppers reveal UK banks have a long way to go Large queues, under equipped staff and mismat...

13th October, 2016

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Banking

AS BANKS FACE BIGGER COMPETITION TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN CUSTOMERS, ATM SOFTWARE COULD BE KEY

Technology has revolutionised almost every aspect of our lives, and the appetite for innovation show...

13th October, 2016

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Banking

ITALIAN BANKS: CUSTOMER RELATIONS STRENGTHENED BY SOCIAL MEDIA

9 banks out of 10 have a social media presence. The main topics include local initiatives and events...

12th October, 2016

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Banking

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATION TOPS LIST OF COMPLIANCE HEADACHES FOR 60 PER CENT OF BANKING EXECUTIVES

One in five executives admits to taking risks with sensitive data to meet regulatory demands 59 per...

12th October, 2016

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AKTIA’S TIPS FOR KEEPING CORE BANKING TRANSFORMATION SIMPLE

Magnus Weurlander, CIO of Aktia, shares his experiences of core banking system transformation There...

11th October, 2016

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Banking

GEORGIA’S TBC BANK SLASHES LOAN DECISION TIME WITH FICO SOLUTION

HIGHLIGHTS: TBC Bank has deployed FICO® Originations Manager to make lending decisions The time need...

11th October, 2016

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BANKS ARE SEPARATING HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE PURCHASING TO OPTIMISE ATM EFFICIENCY – AND IMPROVE THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

ATM deployers around the world are changing their ATM procurement strategies as software solutions b...

7th October, 2016