Industry roundup: 25 November
by Graham Buck
Deutsche Bank adds SWIFT Beneficiary Account Validation; Hong Kong-listed China government bond ETFs in demand; Fitch warns Qatari banks vulnerable
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Top trade finance banks in Europe and Asia make a splash
by Ben Poole
Coalition Greenwich's 2021 Share and Quality Leaders research reveals which banks best supported large corporates during COVID-19.
South Korea’s big digital supply chain play
by Ben Poole
The Export-Import Bank of Korea has signed a US$30m credit facility with Deutsche Bank.
Mastercard: UK and Nordics lead Open Banking in Europe
by Ben Poole
They are best placed to make the most of open banking thanks to a high number of open banking APIs, progressive regulators, and consumer readiness.
Can you use Deutsche Bank‘s vital questions on customer service to evaluate your bank?
by Jack Large
Deutsche Bank show their digital end-to-end platform is the way forward in client service?
Deutsche Bank enhances FX platform
by Ben Poole
The bank has launched new features to help corporates manage new Vietnam FX hedging rules.
NatWest, Deutsche Bank among banks trialling intraday FX swaps solution
by Ben Poole
The trial aims to eliminate inefficiencies from the FX swaps market and provide more immediate liquidity.
Better ways to detect and disrupt financial crime
by Ben Poole
New research commissioned by SWIFT Institute analyses the current financial transaction monitoring model and suggests opportunities for the future.
Singaporean banks reveal ESG’s key role in financial services
by Ben Poole
An SGX-NUS-KPMG study found escalating stakeholder expectations and tax incentives among the top drivers pushing sustainability in the sector.
PwC enlists fintechs for digital banking platform
by Ben Poole
The professional services giant has teamed up with 10 UK fintechs to develop a platform that is designed to be embrace the future of banking.
Deutsche Bank launches green deposits for corporates
by Ben Poole
Deposited funds contrast with an equivalent amount of the bank’s green asset pool, enabling clients to support transition to a sustainable economy.
Bank boardrooms continue to lack technology experience
by Ben Poole
Accenture reveals only 10% of directors at leading banks have professional technology experience, and 1/3 have no board members with tech experience.
COVID-19 forced US middle market companies to embrace digital banking
by Ben Poole
A report from Greenwich Associates suggests that this move could be bad news for America's regional and community banks.
Post Covid-19 priorities for treasurers and CFOs
by Ben Poole
A report on the future of payments from Deutsche Bank explores what finance executives are currently thinking and doing.
Post-COVID, large corporates will remember helpful banks
by Ben Poole
The 2020 Greenwich Leaders report covering US large corporate banking, cash management and trade finance charts the impact of the pandemic.
Citi top again in global digital banking benchmarking study
by Ben Poole
The bank's CitiDirect BE platform achieves the top ranking from Greenwich Associates for 15th consecutive year.
Societe Generale selects SWIFT’s sanctions list distribution service
by Ben Poole
For Societe Generale, efficient sanctions screening starts with accurate sanctions list data. They turned to SWIFT to achieve this.
On the first day of Christmas Father Christmas said to me:
by Jack Large
eBAM and bank relationship management are vital
Feeling abandoned during crisis, US businesses are switching banks
by Ben Poole
Data from Greenwich Associates also shows that for the first time since COVID-19, US businesses are optimistic about the economy.
Assessing the post COVID-19 banking industry
by Ben Poole
Banks around the world are being forced to reassess traditional products, strategies and business models.
Oil prices and COVID-19 blamed as ABN Amro retreats to core business
by Ben Poole
The bank has discontinued all trade and commodity finance activities following a €5m net loss in Q2 2020.
Deutsche Bank/BNP Paribas platform integration on track
by Ben Poole
BNPP hopes to position itself as a leader in alternative business for institutional investors and corporate clients.
UK banks: managing through challenging times with regulatory encouragement
by Ben Poole
A report from Scope Ratings suggests that while revenues will suffer, UK banks' support of the economy will earn them regulatory support.
Early impact of COVID-19 on European banks revealed
by Ben Poole
Deutsche Bank research shows the European banking sector suffered mild revenue and cost losses, but loan loss provisions spiked.