Transaction banking is being quietly re‑engineered. Banks are sharpening corridor strategies, layering new payment rails onto existing networks and investing in real‑time visibility without abandoning ...

It is a year since Indian prime minister Narendra Modi turned his country’s transactional finances upside down with his demonetization programme. The dust has now settled. People will argue for years ...

Euromoney is in a helicopter high above the frozen planes of Northern Alberta, Canada. The distances here are vast and the flight takes an hour from the town of High Level – itself not much more than ...

China’s e-CNY, piloted in 2019, has positioned the country as a leader in central bank digital currencies (CBDC). Growth has been impressive, especially following the launch of its mobile app in 2022.

Bank Mandiri solidified its dominance in Indonesian banking through exceptional financial performance in 2024. The Jakarta-based lender’s assets reached Rp2,427 trillion ($147 billion), achieving ...

Exactly one year ago, San Francisco-based First Republic Bank was sold by regulators amid a US regional banking crisis. Citizens Financial Group, which had seen the sale as a chance to turbocharge its ...

Deutsche Bank has long brandished its credentials as a firm that doesn’t shy away from tough, complex and structured deals that are tailor-made for clients. That reputation served it well in 2024 when ...

While an increasing number of central banks are shifting their focus from retail to wholesale central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), China’s e-CNY, a retail CBDC, has shown notable progress, despite ...

For the third year in a row, HSBC claimed Hong Kong’s best bank title. As the city’s largest financial institution, HSBC continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening Hong Kong’s position as ...

Santander had a landmark year in Brazil in 2024, both in terms of financial results – on the back of prior investment – and new product and service launches. Financially, a significant improvement ...

The views of Davide Serra, one of Europe’s most-influential bank investors, are bluntly expressed. But there are complex perspectives behind them. Take Brexit. The fall in sterling helps the profit ...

DBS’s private banking business has achieved impressive growth, driven by a strategic focus on talent, client retention and a thriving family office segment. The bank demonstrated impressive growth ...