With a new president in the White House and a new chairman incoming, the US Securities and Exchange Commission is on the cusp of change. The regulator’s longest-serving commissioner gives Euromoney a unique insight into the expected US regulatory reboot – including a revamp of capital formation and crypto experimentation.

As tariffs and geopolitical tensions transform the $700 billion US-China trade corridor, companies are creating sophisticated new supply chains, with banks rapidly evolving to serve emerging trade patterns.

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.

As Greece re-emerged from the financial crisis with firm roots on growth and innovation, Piraeus Bank embarked on its own transformation journey. In an exclusive interview with Euromoney, Thanos F Vlachopoulos, head of large corporate finance and wholesale products at Piraeus Group, reflects on the digital transformation of transaction banking at the corporate unit.

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.

Canada’s biggest bank has been training in-house AI models on vast bodies of financial data. Now it is integrating them with large language models developed by a local rival to Microsoft and Google. Is this a ChatGPT for banking?

As the global banking sector faces increasingly complex challenges, sustainability has emerged as a defining priority for institutions looking to shape the future. Eva Rubio Garcia, head of global transaction banking at BBVA, speaks exclusively with Euromoney about driving change through sustainability.

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.

In an era defined by rapid technological evolution, geopolitical uncertainty and shifting customer expectations, transaction banking finds itself at a crossroads. Euromoney sat down with Simon Paris, then CEO of Finastra, and Sylvie Boucheron-Saunier, Finastra’s CRO for payments, to discuss how banks can best move forward.

Özge Doğan, founder and CEO of Karman Beyond – Turkey’s first independent MFO – tells Euromoney why she eschewed a legal career to create a firm with international ambitions that helps families navigate financial complexity and build diversified wealth portfolios. 

Citi’s Chris Cox talks to Euromoney about building a modern trade finance platform, tackling geographic fragmentation and embracing client-centric innovation.

Pekao SA is a sleeping giant of Polish banking. Euromoney speaks to new chief executive Cezary Stypulkowski about how he is using lessons from his leadership of mBank to revive Pekao. Growing linkage with rival Alior Bank – due to new leadership at their common state owner PZU – is just one part of the story.

As global banks race to transform cross-border payments, JPMorgan leads with a distinctive dual-track approach, combining traditional rail enhancements with blockchain innovation.

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?

CaixaBank has by far the biggest share of Spanish banking today, but technology is bringing rapid change and new competitors. Chief executive Gonzalo Gortázar tells Euromoney how it is reimagining its sales channels to attract new business and breed loyalty.

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.

ESMA’s consultation on the criteria for establishing and assessing the effectiveness of investment firms’ order execution policies has exposed the diversity of opinion on the merits of a consolidated tape for OTC derivatives.

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.

As head of the Office for the Comptroller of the Currency, Michael J Hsu has a unique viewpoint on the US banking system. In what could be one of his last interviews in office, he speaks to Euromoney about the future of the system – and how small and medium-sized banks can survive in an era when technology spend is only becoming more important.

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.

US banks will get a trading and dealmaking boost from Trump’s re-election, but rising Treasury yields could pose challenges.

A second Donald Trump presidency could be a game changer for banks across the US. Senior bank executives must think deeply not just about the potential for regulatory relief and higher investment banking revenue, but also – beyond the big four – about new scope to make transformational strategic moves.

In an exclusive interview with Euromoney, Mahesh Kini discusses recent changes in the business and increased demand of corporate treasurers for multiple solutions, especially visibility.

Capital markets are crucial in helping firms to navigate the turbulent geopolitical climate, acting as both a catalyst for growth and a long-term stabiliser to effectively handle challenges such as currency risk, interest-rate fluctuations and the increasing cost of capital. In the first of our Euromoney Market Voices series, the CEO of Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets explains how markets are adapting to the challenges of the new normal – and how banks and corporates can take advantage.

While some banks are embracing DLT and digital assets, those who have not yet defined their strategy risk being left behind. In the first of our new Digital Assets Deepdive series, the head of issuer services and new digital markets at Deutsche Börse argues the importance of updating market infrastructure to accommodate these rapidly evolving developments.