T+1 settlement in Europe might be two years away, but market participants should be automating processes and removing friction in settlement systems now to minimise failed trades.

Euromoney’s head of capital markets Laurie McAughtry interviews Alfonso Garcia Mora, vice-president for Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean of the International Finance Corporation, during the 30th edition of the CEE Forum in Vienna.

As the battle of the bulge continues, European trading desks are struggling against the Wall Street top five in the never-ending squeeze for scale. With HSBC the latest bank to bow out of the ring, Euromoney explores what banks should be looking for to boost profitability.

Global financial institutions are bullish for this year, with a focus on equities, active fixed income management and alternatives. Diversification is key, but FOMO is real – and few banks are likely to remain on the sidelines in this new era of growth.

With Nasdaq’s technology now used by 97% of the world’s global systemically important banks, its president explains why fintech has become fundamental to financial services stability, why the sell side needs help to manage growing market complexity – and how Nasdaq is riding this wave to become far more than just an exchange.

European bankers and corporates discuss the impact of new regulatory frameworks, such as the EU green bond standard, on the sustainable finance market.

The past decade has seen transaction services undergo dramatic change, consistently leading the charge in innovation. And with an overlapping institutional client base, custodians are now recognising the urgent need for a measured modernisation of their services to the industry. We explore the parallels between the transaction banking and custody sectors, examining lessons from transaction banking that could shape the future of custody.

It has been a winding road since CEO Charlie Nunn separated out the corporate and institutional banking business in 2021 – but with a 75% revenue increase over three years and significant growth in client onboarding, momentum is gathering.

Europe’s largest stocks have significantly greater exposure to geopolitical shocks than their US and Japanese counterparts due to their international footprint, new research shows – with Germany’s DAX facing the highest risks. Should investors be concerned?

As the high-yield market recovers and investment-grade spreads tighten, issuers are strategically navigating the evolving landscape, leveraging multi-currency approaches to optimize their funding mix. With robust demand and increased supply expected, the Asian credit market is poised for an exciting year ahead.

Firms are now aggressively hiring talent to compete more effectively in the investment research arena, with the top 30 brokers adding on a combined 1,400 years of experience to their ranks. What should brokers be doing to take advantage of the new research landscape – and who will succeed in the inevitable journey towards joint payments?

Owning a sports team was once a guaranteed way either to lose money or to make a little by spending a lot. Today, the world’s wealthiest people are snapping up elite franchises, backed by an army of wealth managers, data experts and investment bankers. Ivo Voynov, global head of sports finance at Citi Private Bank, explains what turbocharged sports finance, and why it is such an important and profitable business for global private banks.

With the election of Donald Trump as the next US president, the future of financial regulation and its impact on the country's equity markets has become a key focus for industry participants. After years of SEC-driven regulatory crackdowns, the new administration could now turn the tide – which many believe may supercharge the US equities market.  

From wealth management products to enterprise financing solutions, China’s Greater Bay Area offers myriad opportunities. As regulators continue to inch open the door to cross-border transactions, it falls to bankers to champion the liberalisation of data, capital and talent flows – and capitalise on the cross-border region’s undoubted promise.

The success of e-CNY, despite its retail characteristics, could be attributed to a strong government push, effective collaboration with banks and e-platforms, and, most importantly, a win-win mentality that inspired the two-tier channel design.