Does a ‘digital bank’ even exist yet?
by Ben Poole
Calls for a reevaluation of the digital bank concept, as one claim suggests a fully digitised bank would have a maximum 10 employees.
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Cashless transactions exceed cash in Russia for the first time
by Ben Poole
Share of cashless turnover in 4Q19 is 50.4%, according to Sberbank analysts.
Kabbage launches custom loans for small businesses
by Ben Poole
The product is designed to improve short-term cash flow options for US companies.
What should you read to keep up-to-date and understand what is happening? Simple. READ EVERYTHING….
by Jack Large
AMPLYFI’s tools read all documents that have been published on the web and bring results together. Understand what is really happening
Deutsche Bank partners with the European Investment Bank on latest green bond
by Ben Poole
The two banks previously partnered on the world's first green bond in 2007.
Customers willing to drop brands on perceived environmental impact
by Ben Poole
ING studies find consumer adoption of circular practices relies on convenience, availability and understanding of sustainable options.
Infosys partners with ABN Amro on its cloud transformation journey
by Ben Poole
The renewed collaboration aims to help the bank align IT transformation with cloud strategy.
U.S. Bank Q&A reveals a ‘glass half full’ investment outlook
by Ben Poole
Despite a variety of disruptive global economic issues in 2020, investors may have reason to accentuate the positives.
Wells Fargo expands financing for diverse small businesses
by Ben Poole
Wells Fargo Foundation’s Diverse Community Capital Program invests US$17.4m to help entrepreneurs grow 50,000 jobs.
SMBC selects Kx for e-FX infrastructure
by Ben Poole
The multi-year agreement will provide the bank with a variety of capabilities, including algo trading and risk management tools.
Global trade finance associations join forces
by Ben Poole
The merger with ATFA boosts ITFA's presence in the Americas.
Payment Update: new KPIs and technologies for improved business model
by Jack Large
First measure payment performance and then use the new technologies for new ways of doing business
What’s holding back circular economy growth?
by Ben Poole
Two new reports from ING explore the progress of this economic model.
Green bonds set to gain strength in 2020 following record year
by Ben Poole
China, USA, France and Germany dominated the green bonds market in 2019, accounting for over 40% of all proceeds globally.
ICC joins Singapore Government to launch TradeTrust
by Ben Poole
The project is designed to accelerate the digitalisation of global trade and commerce.
Jack Henry launches cloud-based banking platform
by Ben Poole
The solution is designed to speed up the time to market for digital banks.
Nordea economic outlook: Proceed with caution
by Ben Poole
While certain downside risks have receded, global geopolitics continues to cast a long shadow.
Singapore’s Payment Services Act comes into force
by Ben Poole
The Act is designed to enhance the regulatory framework for payment services in Singapore.
Lloyds Bank rolling out corporate tools as part of carbon cutting pledge
by Ben Poole
The banking group pledges to cut carbon by more than 50% in the next decade to help finance a green future.
Banking sector ‘active mindset’ key to accelerating response to climate crisis
by Ben Poole
BEI report outlines path to a greener future for banks.
Voltron transforms into Contour
by Ben Poole
Contour launches following the success of the bank-backed project to digitise trade finance.
RAKBANK and Mastercard launch suite of corporate payment solutions
by Ben Poole
The product suite includes a corporate purchase card, corporate executive T&E card and B2B virtual card.
FCA and BoE forum to explore AI in financial services
by Ben Poole
The Financial Services AI Public Private Forum will explore means to support safe adoption of AI in financial services.
Digital currencies: the ultimate hard power tool
by Ben Poole
Part III of DB's Future of Payments report examines the impact digital currencies could have on corporates and countries.