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Rate Holds Dominate as Major Central Banks Navigate a Fragile Global Economy
Monetary policymakers from the world’s largest economies are opting to play a cautious hand. This week, the US Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan (BoJ), Bank of England (BoE), People’s Bank of China (PBoC), and Sweden’s Riksbank all announced they would
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QNB Egypt: Driving Financial Excellence and Inclusion in the Egyptian Market
QNB Egypt, one of the leading financial institutions in Egypt, has been a key player in the country’s banking sector since its establishment in April 1978. As a subsidiary of QNB Group—the largest financial institution in the Middle East and
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Natia Turnava’s Appointment as Governor of Georgia’s Central Bank: A Strategic Play for Stability and Investor Confidence
Georgia’s recent appointment of Natia Turnava as Governor of the National Bank of Georgia (NBG) signals a clear commitment to policy continuity and financial stability. A seasoned economist with extensive experience in both government and the private sector, Turnava steps
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Global Banks’ Retreat from China: What Went Wrong?
Not so long ago, China was hailed as the next big frontier for Wall Street. The nation’s financial markets, once considered relatively untapped, were said to be worth a staggering US$67 trillion, drawing interest from global banks eager to capture
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Paolo Sironi, IBM: Mind the Gap Between Small-Medium Businesses and Their Banks
Financial services are adapting to better serve SMEs, but a gap remains between what banks offer and what these businesses truly need. Financial services are particularly susceptible to fluctuations in macroeconomic conditions, as starkly illustrated by the 2008 financial crisis
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Boutiques Bet Big on 2025: Talent Wars and the Push for Revenue
The investment banking sector is gearing up for what could be a transformative year in 2025. Following a year of buoyant markets and unexpected resilience in dealmaking, Wall Street firms, particularly boutiques, are positioning themselves for a high-stakes rebound. With
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Banks and Work-Life Balance: A Step in the Right Direction
How BNY Mellon’s Recharge Period Sets a New Benchmark for Employee Well-Being The finance industry and work-life balance have long been uneasy bedfellows. Despite periodic efforts by banks to improve working conditions, many employees remain sceptical, often dismissing these initiatives
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KBC Group: A Digital-First Pioneer with an Eye on Sustainability and Growth
KBC Group has positioned itself as a leader in the financial services sector by combining its digital-first with a human touch approach, sustainable strategies, and wide geographic reach. With the Pearl+ strategy at its core and an innovative bancassurance model,
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Johan Thijs: Steering KBC to Continued Success
Johan Thijs, CEO of KBC Group, is one of Europe’s most successful corporate leaders. Under his guidance, the group has flourished as a top player in banking and insurance, all while remaining firmly rooted in his values-driven leadership. A Transformative
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From Barter to Blockchain: Banking Through the Ages
From trading seashells to investing in crypto, our relationship with money and financial institutions has seen some serious changes… For millennia, money in its various forms has been the lifeblood of human civilisation. From barter systems to sophisticated digital networks,
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