Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
New applications in Asia’s financial crime analytics
Financial crime is a fast-growing problem for Asia‑Pacific financial services firms. Working with outmoded systems and patched-up processes to detect, monitor and eliminate potential threats, banks are spending millions on sophisticated new solutions to…
US mid-sized banks may bulk up. (Is that safe?)
The crisis over a decade gone, the Fed’s ‘tailoring’ proposal will greatly relax rules on the mid-tier
The RPA revolution
Doug Wendler, chief executive of Machina Automation, explains the increasing popularity and uptake of robotic process automation (RPA), focusing on how it has recently evolved and how it is expected to continue this evolution, and whether RPA’s…
Finding potential in a volatile commodities market
Macquarie is uniquely positioned to offer clients a range of products, expertise and experience across the commodities space. Nick O’Kane discusses the bank’s approach to commodity markets and what he expects next
Deutsche-Commerz merger would birth giant G-Sib
The combined bank would likely attract 2.5% G-Sib surcharge
Transition management provider of the year: Northern Trust
As pension plans increasingly focus on the underlying costs and fees involved in managing their money, opportunities for transitions have shifted. Northern Trust is standing out by offering customised transition solutions for clients and stakeholders in…
Charles River purchase drains State Street’s capital
Depleted CET1 capital ratio spells trouble for 2019 stress tests
Broadening horizons – Expanding global presence to explore technological opportunities
As institutions increasingly focus on streamlining their operations within markets in which they are comfortable and established, BNP Paribas Securities Services is breaking the mould, investing in innovative technologies and making itself seen and heard…
The short-term Danish interbank market before, during and after the financial crisis
This paper studies the microstructure of the short-term uncollateralized Danish interbank market before, during and after the financial crisis, and into an era of negative interest rates.
Asia moves: SGCIB makes two promotions, Natixis hires three heads, and more
Latest job changes across industry
Scotiabank acquisitions come with risks attached
The bank’s RWAs jumped 9.4% in the third quarter
SG eyes capital savings from business exits
Sales of Eastern European and Spanish units to furnish CET1 buffer
Asia moves: CBA overhauls leadership team, HK regulator reappoints directors, and more
Latest job changes across the industry
SEB purchase saps Danske Bank’s capital ratio
Despite hike in minimum required capital, Danske has ample buffer
Replacing too big to fail with too small to survive
Subordinated debt requirement will hit smaller banks hardest
Santander reaps capital benefit with close of toxic asset sale
The bank aims to have CET1 above 11% by end-2018
Risk solutions house of the year: Nomura
Risk Awards 2018: From reinsurance contracts to deal-contingent hedges, Japanese firm proves brains can triumph over brawn
No safety net: EU urged to accelerate bail-in buffers
Without MREL or TLAC, governments are at mercy of private buyers for failed banks
Virtu’s bid for KCG stokes liquidity fears
Deal could result in less trading and lower exchange revenues
China M&A boom presents unique hedging headaches
Crackdown on ‘fake’ deals adds to risk in contingent hedges