A strong and simple framework for the regulation of UK banks?
The UK regulator wants to simplify the rules for banks and building societies. How might this work? Source link
Global fintech funding hits record $22.8bn in first quarter –
The Banker Portfolio encompasses: An essential and trusted resource providing economical and financial intelligence for the world’s financial sector; premium editorial excellence striving to stimulate and inform Detailed regulatory and policy insight for the banking and securities market, analysing the major rules from the formulation stage and explaining their aims and likely impact on a … Read more
It is time to rebrand compliance
At 2:37 in the morning, a message flashed across my screen: “Do you have five minutes?” It was from one of my banking clients, a relationship manager who’d attended one of my workshop sessions on change. He was one of those amazing individuals with the courage to question conservative thinking and introduce a fresh perspective. … Read more
The banking industry and the challenges of the pandemic
Good evening. Let me thank the Governing Board of Spain Investors Day and their President, Benito Berceruelo, for kindly inviting me to participate in the closing of the 11th edition of this annual international forum. As in previous years, it will undoubtedly contribute to enhancing Spain’s image and to promoting international investment in our country. … Read more
CoinMENA capitalises on cryptoasset surge
Dina Sam’an, CEO of Bahrain-based digital assets exchange CoinMENA, on its launch and the rise in confidence in cryptoassets as a store of value. Source link
FRTB: a silver lining?
The Fundamental Review of the Trading Book has proved monumentally difficult to implement, but there could be a positive consequence around the management of data. Source link
Audiovisual communication competition on financial education
Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation, Vice-Chair of the CNMV, Chair of the General Council of Economists, ladies and gentlemen: Let me begin by thanking the General Economists Association for organising this event, which marks the conclusion of the Audiovisual Communication Competition on Financial Education. Let me congratulate, too, … Read more
SETL banks on DLT for infrastructure overhaul –
The Banker Portfolio encompasses: An essential and trusted resource providing economical and financial intelligence for the world’s financial sector; premium editorial excellence striving to stimulate and inform Detailed regulatory and policy insight for the banking and securities market, analysing the major rules from the formulation stage and explaining their aims and likely impact on a … Read more
Corporate default risk on the rise in Japan
Corporate debt to gross domestic product (GDP) in Japan is at its highest level since the 1990s and fears are growing that defaults could surge in struggling sectors, which could have an impact on smaller and regional banks. The Bank of Japan’s (BoJ’s) most recent financial stability report suggested that the probability of default at … Read more
Vitas Vasiliauskas: Introductory remarks – Cyprus Annual Banking Conference and FinTech EXPO
Good morning, dear listeners, fellow Governors, I would like to thank the Governors for their insights in this panel, and also the organisers of the conference for inviting me. Discussing the role of banks in the time of COVID-19 is indeed vital. Banking is as important to the economy as the heart is to the human … Read more