The Future is “Fintegration”: FinTechs & Traditional Firms Are Joining Forces

The Future is “Fintegration”: FinTechs & Traditional Firms Are Joining Forces The line between FinTech firms and traditional financial institutions is blurring as the latter embrace new technology. Partnerships and mergers between traditional institutions and FinTech startups are increasingly common, and many incumbent firms are licensing and adopting the tools developed by innovators.

By |2021-05-25T12:04:24+00:00May 25th, 2021|Finance|0 Comments

Deposits in Danger as Banks Push Back

Deposits in Danger as Banks Push Back In the wake of the crisis, many people are holding on to a stockpile of cash while they wait to see if the global economy rebounds. However, around the world, bank customers are finding their institutions strangely reluctant to handle these deposits. From limits on deposit

By |2021-05-25T11:59:05+00:00May 25th, 2021|Finance|0 Comments

Greening The Grid Is Sustainability Step One – But How?

Greening The Grid Is Sustainability Step One – But How?  The decarbonization of the power grid is a core step in building a sustainable, climate-friendly economy. Indeed, US president Joe Biden has put having an emissions-free electricity sector by 2035 at the heart of his climate agenda. Emissions-free power is the foundation of

By |2023-11-03T15:51:03+00:00March 29th, 2021|Finance, Learning Insights|0 Comments

Banking In A Post-Pandemic World – What To Expect

Banking In A Post-Pandemic World – What To Expect Banks had an unprecedented year in 2020. In a matter of months, they transformed into almost fully digital operations with remote workers delivering services from their homes. To support them, regulators eased capital requirements and provided liquidity, and banks were able to play a

By |2022-04-29T11:47:03+00:00March 19th, 2021|Finance, Learning Insights|0 Comments

Just What Is Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) Anyway?

Just What Is Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) Anyway? Around the world, rich economies are facing a historically unprecedented set of problems, including aging populations, slow growth, low or negative interest rates, and deflation. This novel set of economic issues, which has emerged in country after country over the last few decades, demands novel

By |2022-04-29T11:47:42+00:00December 18th, 2020|Finance, Learning Insights|0 Comments

2021: Five Predictions For The Year Ahead

2021: Five Predictions For The Year Ahead After an extremely challenging year, many companies and households are looking to 2021 with a mixture of hope and trepidation. As vaccine rollouts begin, optimism is rising – many businesses and economists now hope that the economic recovery will be faster and stronger than expected. Nevertheless,

By |2020-12-18T16:25:26+00:00December 18th, 2020|Corporate Learning, Finance|0 Comments

The EU’s Record-Breaking Social Bonds Issue & The Labeled Bond Market

The EU’s Record-Breaking Social Bonds Issue & The Labeled Bond Market The European Union’s inaugural social bonds issue set a global demand record in October – the multi-billion-euro, two-part offer was nearly 14 times oversubscribed. Some observers hailed this success as a testament to the strength of the sustainable finance market, while others

By |2022-04-29T11:47:55+00:00November 19th, 2020|Finance, Learning Insights|0 Comments

Neobanks & PayTech Firms Struggle With Compliance & Service As Times Get Tough

Neobanks & PayTech Firms Struggle With Compliance & Service As Times Get Tough Digital challenger banks and PayTech firms have had a difficult year. The Wirecard accounting scandal and bankruptcy damaged investor appetite for this previously popular corner of FinTech and, as the pandemic-led recession has ravaged economies, customer complaints and compliance issues

By |2023-10-31T12:02:52+00:00November 19th, 2020|Finance, Learning Insights|0 Comments

Big Four Accounting Firms Enter The ESG Reporting Fray

Big Four Accounting Firms Enter The ESG Reporting Fray Companies’ attempts to transition to a more socially responsible, sustainable model have long been plagued by the challenge of measuring progress. With no universal reporting formats, businesses have struggled to monitor their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. There have been various attempts at

By |2023-10-31T12:00:54+00:00October 19th, 2020|Finance, Learning Insights|0 Comments

Banks Turn COVID-19 Crisis Into Opportunity for Change

From Crisis To Opportunity: Central Banks Seize The COVID-19 Moment To Embrace Change Central banks worldwide are embracing extraordinary policies in a bid to stave off the worst economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The US Federal Reserve has announced a dramatic shift in its monetary policy approach, for example, and the European

By |2025-02-26T16:17:11+00:00September 21st, 2020|Finance, Learning Insights|0 Comments
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