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When the going gets tough for commercial lenders, the tough get diversifying. In challenging macroeconomic conditions, there’s no guarantee your traditional customer base will weather the storm. But d...
The Middle East, long recognised for its rich history, diverse culture, and strategic geopolitical importance, is now emerging as a hub for cross-border payments, facilitating seamless financial trans...
Ben Franklin may not have had a bank merger in mind when he penned this quote, but it certainly applies. Mergers and the related conversions they bring are seminal events that require careful planning...
Greater investment in hardware and networking needed to make cloud-based colocation and multicast a reality As some of the world’s largest financial industry participants gathered in Boca Raton last w...
Introduction While credit unions have experienced a slight slowdown in growth, they have proven to be more resistant to market fluctuations compared to banks. Despite facing challenges, credit unions ...
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into business operations has moved beyond mere speculation to tangible ROI. Recognizing this shift, private equity firms are eager to position their por...
The pursuit of 100% objectivity in financial services is fraught with challenges. The complexity of the finance world often blurs the lines between transparency and objectivity. While transparency off...
As asset finance firms continue to drive growth, some will look to improve scalability of their credit function while others may look to expand into additional sub-verticals, lending against equipment...
In the ever-evolving realm of artificial intelligence (AI), where excitement and anticipation have often taken center stage, a less illuminated yet critical facet demands attention—the practical impli...
Hong Kong has a well-established playbook of why it’s a leading international finance centre. We have competitive and low tax structures, free flow of capital, access to the Greater Bay Area (GBA), f
In the bustling and dynamic region of Southeast Asia, a transformation is underway in the realm of payments. As technological innovation accelerates and digital infrastructure expands, Southeast Asia ...
The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) recent Wholesale Data Market Study (MS23/1.5) underscores the pivotal role of wholesale data within the financial markets, highlighting its importance for a my...