The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has triggered the biggest global financial crisis in over a decade. In the financial services world, it has caused regulatory deadlines to be pushed back, while the…
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Hong Kong relents on Covid-19; Carmakers lessen dependence on China; Europe's quantitative tightening underway; Little demand for digital yuan
by Graham Buck
Bank of England hikes rates by 0.25%; DHL sees continuing supply chain problems; Crypto concerns hit Three Arrow Capital; Cyber insurers hike rates
by Graham Buck
HK finance chief defends security law; Crypto progress in Paraguay; Russia curbs on Intesa Sanpaolo and UniCredit; India plans graded approach on CBDC
by Graham Buck
Increased cyber risk expected; Standard Chartered HK responds to Omicron; DailyPay launches real-time digital wallet; Tradeling partners with MODIFI
by Graham Buck
China pilots digital yuan wallet app; Philippines first digital corporate bond; Omnicron upsets office returns; Pakistan framework for digital banks
by Graham Buck
As some constrictions ease, analysts warn that others are just starting with few signs of relief before 2024
by Graham Buck
Companies have only partly addressed the weaknesses exposed by Covid-19, suggests the consultancy
by Jack Large
Why bother: It is just too complicated? It costs too much? Just forget it? Not my problem?
by Ben Poole
An ECB review has found the uneven economic impact of pandemic implies risks are concentrated in specific sectors and countries.
by Jack Large
May 14 CTMcast focuses on major topics and their impact our personal and global lives
by Ben Poole
Lloyds Bank research found 66% of companies say they can now operate at close to full capacity with the latest restrictions lifted.
by Ben Poole
The pandemic has uncovered weaknesses in forecasting processes, a Deloitte poll has found.
by Jack Large
Questions and lessons from ACT Cash Management Conference 2021
by Ben Poole
Remote working has been the reality for many of us for almost a year now. Financial services firms are catering to this in interesting ways.
by Ben Poole
COVID-19 is increasing disparities and social fragmentation, which will threaten the economy and weaken geopolitical stability, a WEF report finds.
by Ben Poole
Despite a cautious near-term outlook, BofA research finds entrepreneurs anticipate a strong environment post-pandemic.
by Ben Poole
GHOS commits to ongoing coordinated approach to mitigate pandemic risks to the global banking system.
by Ben Poole
Summer easing of lockdown saw partial improvement in support for FTSE 350 pension schemes in the UK.
by Ben Poole
Banks around the world are being forced to reassess traditional products, strategies and business models.
by Ben Poole
Companies spent around US$15bn extra a week on technology during the pandemic’s first wave, but the huge surge in IT spend isn’t sustainable.
by Ben Poole
As KPMG and HFS research shows accelerating digital transformation, the flash CBA Purchasing Managers’ Index reveals business activity has regressed.
by Ben Poole
The bank has discontinued all trade and commodity finance activities following a €5m net loss in Q2 2020.
by Ben Poole
The Coupa Business Spend Index Q3 outlook shows early signs of business resilience amid economic downturn.
by David Bischof , Deputy Director, Finance for Development, International Chamber of Commerce
The ICC Trade Register shows that that trade finance products present banks with exceptionally low levels of credit risk
Fitch: Coronavirus Impact Research Highlights
Pushpendra Mehta and Paul Galloway discuss cost control methods, UK cybersecurity challenges, ASEAN business confidence, and the future of cross-borde
