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The deliberate – and fraudulent – influencing of market information Don’t take everything on trust. If something doesn’t look right, challenge it In this three-part blog series, we look at how marke...
I find it very interesting to see how the industry of the internet of things is continuing to move towards becoming more and more personal. From the computer and the internet to phones and smart watch...
Banks are finding it increasingly difficult to generate loyalty and become the main banking relationship of their customers. This has a direct economic impact in that revenues and profits are more vol...
I first came across the term "central risk book" at an event in Rome a couple of weeks back. It seems like it's the banks’ answer to the dark pool caps that will be upon us in a little over ...
Part 1: Definition of market abuse and the techniques used for gaining market information A solid reputation for market surveillance may not be the most compelling argument for winning over customers...
In the run up to Sibos 2016, I wanted to use this blog to talk about some of the lesser known impacts of digitalisation, particularly in corporate banking. There’s been so much written about digitalis...
In considering practical applications for Blockchain for banking processes, one of the specific areas that is in dire need of this type of technology is trade finance. Long reliant on complex banking ...
‘Banker’. It’s difficult to think of any other job title that has been so universally vilified since the financial crisis in 2008. Roundly blamed for a ‘casino’ attitude to using other people’s money ...
As financial firms are compelled to deploy Blockchain technologies to satisfy client demand and to participate in market initiatives, many questions arise. According to a recent white paper produced j...
Forex trading is a business. Despite the home based setup and easy market entry, forex trading is a challenging and elaborate profession to profit from. It demands calculated strategies, valuable expe...
Coping with the rapid pace at which new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations are enacted poses quite a challenge to enterprises worldwide. If you take the case of financial institutions, this entai...
The Financial Stability Board (FSB), chaired by the Bank of England’s Mark Carney, recently warned that banks have flagged their concerns about missing regulatory deadlines, with Basel III being highl...