Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Susanne Prager, head of cash management at Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI), discusses the challenges affecting global banking services and the need for the latest tech tools to help companies succeed in CEE and around the world. Global Finance: What are the overall trends impacting international banking transactions?

Banking 98

Banking Compliance Treasury Finance 98

Global Finance

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Global Finance presents its 31st annual list of best banks worldwide. Banks face an uphill battle as supply chains remain disrupted, regional conflicts continue to build, and the fear of bank failure returns. Industry leadership, advancements in digitalization and corporate citizenship also factored in.

Banking 111

Banking Finance Treasury Marketability 111

Viking Mergers

APRIL 24, 2023

For some, the numbers make sense to go to market now. Most banks won’t risk financing an acquisition loan for a business with more than 20% of total sales from one customer. So ensure before going to market that you are accurately tracking your inventory and have an inventory management system in place.

Marketability 244

Marketability Business Valuation Comps Compliance 244

Global Finance

MARCH 5, 2025

With its exit from Central America and Colombia, Scotiabank follows the trend of international banks retreating amid rising compliance costs and risks. Scotiabank has officially exited retail banking in Panama, Costa Rica, and Colombia, marking the latest move by a major international lender to scale back in the region.

Banking 52

Banking Compliance Treasury Finance 52

Global Finance

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Private banks increase their technology investments to improve their high-touch offerings for the wealthy. On the other side of the equation are the global private banks, which see the current mixture of massive wealth generation and increasingly complex demands as a generational opportunity. David Frame, CEO of J.P. Morgans U.S.

Banking 98

Banking Technology Finance Marketability 98

Global Finance

JUNE 9, 2025

Regional Winners Most Innovative Bank in Middle East| ARAB BANK Acabes, Arab Bank’s in-house development factory, enabled the bank to launch an updated version of its Reflect banking app in 2024. The solution offers real-time, secure, automated collection processes while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Banking 125

Banking Finance Start-ups Technology 125

Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 23, 2024

Normal 0 false false false EN-HK ZH-CN AR-SA Strict securities accounting rules that require the recognition of unrealized securities losses in earnings caused banks sell mortgage-backed securities into negative liquidity shocks , a disruptive activity sometimes called, “ liquidity feedback trading.” For all but the largest banks in the U.S.,

Banking 124

Banking Marketability Finance Compliance 124

Global Finance

JUNE 3, 2025

The findings come as artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a crucial technology for banks, and demand for the technology is expected to become fierce. Strategic priorities have shifted European banks are shifting strategic priorities from reducing costs to innovation and growth.

Banking 52

Banking Technology Compliance Marketability 52

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 5, 2022

Special attention must be paid to the impact of measures swiftly introduced by many governments, including the US, to sanction Russian banks, state-owned enterprises, and oligarchs and to control exports from Russia.

Compliance 300

Compliance Banking Technology Marketability 300

Global Finance

APRIL 3, 2025

Wissam Fattouh, secretary general of the Union of Arab Banks (UAB) and the World Union of Arab Bankers, talks about the issues facing the Arab banking sector and the challenges of rebuilding Syrias banking system. Global Finance: The UAB has been bringing together the Arab worlds banking sector for over 50 years.

Banking 59

Banking Finance Compliance Marketability 59

Harvard Corporate Governance

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Posted by Patrick Dennis (University of Virginia), Kristopher Gerardi (Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta), and Carola Schenone (University of Virginia), on Monday, November 7, 2022. Posted by Amma Anaman, Helle Bank Jørgensen, and Chantal Wessels, Nasdaq, Inc., Smith (University of Virginia) , on Friday, November 4, 2022. federal courts.

Compliance 189

Compliance Banking Treasury Marketability 189

Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 10, 2024

Posted by Elisa Cencig, Wilhelm Mohn, and Carine Smith Ihenacho, NBIM, on Monday, June 10, 2024 Editor's Note: Elisa Cencig is Head of Policy Engagement, Wilhelm Mohn is Global Head of Active Ownership, and Carine Smith Ihenacho is Chief Governance and Compliance Officer at Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM).

Compliance 199

Compliance Banking Marketability 199

IVSC

JANUARY 24, 2024

Valuation Models New guidance on model selection and the necessity of professional judgement for IVS compliance. Valuations continually involve and as a result IVS needs to be continually updated to market needs. Perspective papers; which can be used to engage market on potential future potential topics/revisions to IVS (i.e.

Intangible Assets 279

Intangible Assets Compliance Marketability Banking 279

Brian DeChesare

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Corporate finance jobs at normal companies are bad … …if you’re using them to break into a deal-based field, such as investment banking , private equity , or venture capital , or as a “Plan B” if you interview around but do not get into one of these. not banks or investment firms). What Are Corporate Finance Jobs?

Corporate Finance 105

Corporate Finance Finance Treasury Banking 105

Brian DeChesare

JUNE 15, 2022

Yes, if you’re working at a large bank, it’s generally best to be in a “front office” (client-facing) role. First, note that these terms apply only to investment banks and related finance firms (private equity firms, hedge funds, etc.).

Banking 98

Banking Treasury Start-ups Finance 98

Brian DeChesare

JANUARY 11, 2023

This leads us to the possible impact on investment banking and other finance-related roles. AI will change the nature of the IB job to some extent , but its impact may be less than in fields like programming/marketing/design because of the job’s client-facing/emergency/meticulous nature.

Banking 111

Banking Start-ups Finance Compliance 111

Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 30, 2023

Berger (University of Chicago), Wei Cai (Columbia University), and Lin Qiu (Purdue University) , on Monday, June 26, 2023 Tags: Board culture , Board of Directors , CEOs , Corporate culture , dei , Diversity Demonstrating Pay and Performance Alignment Posted by Mike Kesner, Linda Pappas and Ed Sim, Pay Governance LLC, on Monday, June 26, 2023 Tags: (..)

Corporate Finance 219

Corporate Finance Compliance Banking Finance 219

Global Finance

JULY 31, 2024

In return, Mastercard offers expertise in complying with regional regulations, market entrance and the ability to license and certify products. The Caribbean Development Bank reports that micro, small and midsize enterprises (MSMEs) account for around 50% of regional jobs and 60% to 70% of GDP.

Banking 124

Banking Compliance Technology Marketability 124

Global Finance

JULY 29, 2024

Generative AI could help the Gulf’s traditional banks wrest the competitive advantage back from challenger and neobanks. While artificial intelligence was already promising profound changes in the traditional banking business model, the latest innovation in the technology—generative AI—portends a multisensory revolution in banking services.

Banking 124

Banking Finance Technology Compliance 124

Global Finance

JUNE 6, 2024

Its new generative AI tool analyzes and summarizes the minutes and announcements from the Monetary Policy Committee of Brazil’s central bank and the Federal Open Market Committee of the US Federal Reserve. The bank believes it creates analyses and summaries that are faster and more bias-free than traditional analyses.

Banking 109

Banking Treasury Technology Compliance 109

Harvard Corporate Governance

DECEMBER 1, 2023

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Banking 161

Banking Treasury Compliance Marketability 161

Global Finance

OCTOBER 17, 2024

No bank or financial institution has a fully comprehensive global suite of services and a local or regional partner can support areas of non-core strength. No matter the geopolitical noise, the world remains highly connected and customers expect to be served seamlessly across markets.

Banking 105

Banking Finance Marketability Technology 105

Global Finance

JULY 26, 2024

Modern treasuries face a diverse array of demands, such as real-time payments, high inflation and interest rates, and new compliance and sustainable finance obligations. Companies and their partner banks are having to enhance and improve both infrastructure and processes as a result.”

Treasury 93

Treasury Banking Finance Compliance 93

Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 18, 2022

I am concerned by certain market and regulatory trends. This results in a narrower set of economic opportunities for retail investors, who generally are unable to access investments in private markets. I thank you all for your service. First, the number of publicly-traded companies continues to go down. more…).

Compliance 187

Compliance Marketability Banking 187

Global Finance

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Muhsen al-Allaq, speaks to Global Finance about the main challenges and top priorities for the bank. How did that impact the Iraqi banking sector? With the 1990’s crisis and the Kuwait war, the dinar’s value then collapsed on the parallel market.

Banking 59

Banking Finance Start-ups Compliance 59

Global Finance

JUNE 11, 2025

Manish Kohli , HSBC HSBC HSBC’s 2023 acquisition of Silicon Valley Bank’s UK operations led to the creation of its HSBC Innovation Banking unit, with innovation teams in the US, Israel, and Hong Kong joining a 600-strong UK team. The experience likely provided valuable lessons for HSBC.

Banking 52

Banking Compliance Finance Technology 52

IVSC

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The ECB’s inspections have highlighted potential discrepancies between reported valuations for real estate assets by several Eurozone banks and the benchmarks set by the International Valuation Standards (IVS). This finding serves as a stark reminder that IVS, while widely recognised as global best practice, are not a panacea in themselves.

Compliance 130

Compliance Marketability Intangible Assets Banking 130

Global Finance

JUNE 9, 2025

Regional Winners Most Innovative Bank in North America | BANK OF AMERICA Bank of America’s (BofA’s) dedication to improving customer experience is evident in the 12% increase in digital interactions by clients last year, reaching a recordbreaking 26 billion interactions.

Banking 59

Banking Treasury Finance Compliance 59

Global Finance

JULY 24, 2024

Africa— Rand Merchant Bank On the African continent, Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) strives to exceed the expectations of its clients by combining high levels of service with an exceptional technological platform to deliver effective sub-custody solutions covering all elements of trade transactions, as well as reporting and analytics.

Banking 52

Banking Marketability Technology Finance 52

Global Finance

JULY 24, 2024

Africa— Rand Merchant Bank On the African continent, Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) strives to exceed the expectations of its clients by combining high levels of service with an exceptional technological platform to deliver effective sub-custody solutions covering all elements of trade transactions, as well as reporting and analytics.

Banking 52

Banking Marketability Technology Finance 52

Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Changing customer expectations and the need to maintain a competitive edge continue to drive digital banking as both consumer and corporate banks rush to provide customer convenience, personalized services, and speed. This shift has empowered banks to improve user experiences while streamlining operations.

Banking 52

Banking Treasury Finance Marketability 52

Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 17, 2024

Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, May 17, 2024 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of May 10-16, 2024 Fee Variation in Private Equity Posted by Juliane Begenau (Stanford University), and Emil Siriwardane (Harvard Business School), on Friday, May (..)

Compliance 100

Compliance Banking Equity Marketability 100

Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Standard Chartered has launched a new ESG-Linked Cash Account for corporate banking clients that rewards them for meeting targets tied to environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities. We are initially launching to clients in Hong Kong and Singapore, with the intention to scale to further markets over the coming months.”

Banking 52

Banking Treasury Finance Compliance 52

Global Finance

JUNE 13, 2025

APIs continue to provide banks with ways to increase efficiency and improve customer experience, lowering the entry barrier for creating new services and introducing new business models. This year’s winners include API-based embedded-finance and open-banking solutions. Banking innovations are opening doors to expanded opportunities.

Banking 52

Banking Finance Technology Compliance 52

Global Finance

MAY 6, 2025

The maximal net interest margin (NIM) dynamic enjoyed by banks in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region in 2023 tailed off in some countries last year, most notably in Australia where NIM fell a combined 7 basis points (bps) for the big four banks and continued its seemingly relentless contraction in China, breaking below 1.8%

Banking 52

Banking Finance Marketability Equity 52

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 18, 2023

Zaring (University of Pennsylvania), on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Tags: administrative law , Banks , Capital markets , corporate law , Financial institutions , Financial regulation , Monetary policy 2023 Proxy Season in Review Posted by William D. Regner and Marisa K.

Compliance 186

Compliance Banking Marketability 186

RNC

MAY 26, 2025

Valuers are required to estimate: Fair value is the anticipated amount an asset would fetch in a well-structured deal between informed and willing parties in the market. Each method serves a specific purpose and can directly impact outcomes like bank valuation , resolution planning, and asset restructuring.

Liquidation Value 52

Liquidation Value Compliance Marketability Banking 52