Wall Street bonuses expected to be highest in four years, consultancy says
Wall Street bonuses are expected to rise for the second year for traders and investment bankers on surging deal volume and market volatility, according to
The impact of fintech on lending
Fintech has improved efficiency and inclusion in banking, especially lending, but has also raised concerns about financial stability, privacy, discrimination, and overall wellbeing. This column
US bank stocks plunge as investors grow uneasy about mounting risks
U.S. bank stocks, including Zions Bancorporation, Jefferies, and Western Alliance, fell sharply on Thursday as investors grew uneasy about risk in the sector, which has
Global bank stocks slide as US credit risks spark reality check
Global financial stocks slid on Friday as a rout in U.S. regional banking shares heightened concerns about credit quality and mounting risks in the sector. The banking
Bank climate commitments and green lending in emerging markets
The low-carbon transition requires substantial financial mobilisation, yet it is unclear whether banks’ public climate commitments represent real change or simply greenwashing. This column uses
The macroeconomic effects of introducing a central bank digital currency
Central bank digital currencies are gaining traction as a potential innovation in central banking, with numerous countries considering their implementation. However, given the limited real-world
Artificial intelligence in finance
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the financial sector. This column introduces the seventh report in The Future of Banking series, which examines the fundamental transformations
India lures foreign investors back with big ticket block trades
The block trades were well bought by overseas investors, according to bankers. They marked the highest monthly total in almost a year and a huge
Finding the sweet spot between bank rivalry and safety
Imagine your favorite open-air market. Stalls hustle for customers, prices fall, and shoppers win—until one fragile roof gives way and everyone scrambles. Banking is similar.
Before banks: Historical lessons for rethinking credit
The global financial crisis of 2008 has led economists, historians, and policymakers alike to re-examine the foundations of our financial infrastructure. This column revisits the
