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Banking

Bank Alliance Prepares For Growth In Africa

Societe Generale and the Ecobank-Nedbank alliance, are two major players preparing for growth in African transaction banking in the next decade.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

ISSA Compliance Rules Make Custodians Nervous

The International Securities Services Association adoption of financial crime compliance principles, could prove costly for custodian banks, who are nervous about the changes.

Features

SIBOS 2015: The Revolution Has Begun

Sibos in Singapore drove home the message of industry disruption. Surprisingly, bankers are facing the challenge cheerfully.

Features

The Rewards Of Societe Generale’s Commonality

Societe Generale is set to introduce a worldwide core banking platform in mid-2016. Should Citi be worried?

Award Ceremonies and Events

Honoring Transaction Innovators

At SIBOS in Singapore, Global Finance honored those banks who are investing in digitizing service offerings to weigh in against new, non-traditional competitors.

Features

Opening Markets Still Face Closed Doors

The promise of better liquidity management is still in the wings, until banks fully embrace free trade accords on services.

Features

Treasurers Building Bridges In The Cloud

The Cloud is enabling treasurers to gain greater insights and control over financial and risk metrics.

Features

Unicredit’s Two-Way Corridor For Expansion & Development

UniCredit is developing an offering for Asian corporates looking to enter Central & Eastern European markets, and for European companies looking to expand in Asia.

Banking

Avoiding The Next Liquidity Squeeze

Inside SIBOS | Day 2 High on corporate treasurers’ agenda – getting ready for the next global financial crisis

Banking

Bullish On Asia

Inside SIBOS | Day 2 ANZ is upping the volume on China as it looks to nurture its region-wide strategy.

Features

Firing Up The Innovation Stakes

Inside SIBOS | Day 2 DBS’s push for a culture that breeds fresh ideas has a formidable proponent.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

How Digital Disruptors Could Transform Trade Finance

Inside Sibos | Day 2 If digital tracking can be baked into the physical flow of goods, via the IoT, then many of the bottlenecks to trade financing can be removed.