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Andrea Orcel has upended received wisdom about European bank M&A with the realistic prospect of a UniCredit takeover of Commerzbank. The spirit of European integration is on his side, and even if nationalist forces win – perhaps via a Deutsche Bank merger – there could be benefits for the Italian firm.

Euromoney celebrated the achievements of the world's best banks with a dinner in London on July 12. See all the photos here

South Africa’s biggest market, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange has seen a 41% jump in average daily volume year to date, along with an uptick in new listings and multiple new product launches. Director of capital markets Valdene Reddy tells Euromoney the story behind the surge – and how after a decade of sleepiness, South Africa’s markets could finally be waking up.

In the second article of Countdown to ISO 20022 series, Euromoney talks to leading vendors to explore how banks are navigating the implementation process, the strategies adopted by industry leaders to harness newly available data and the steps being taken to equip staff with the tools to maximise its potential.

As the future of UK and European capital markets remains uncertain and the debate on London and European markets versus New York goes on, the lure of the US continues to attract many firms seeking liquidity. This is a guest article by Jason Paltrowitz, executive vice-president, corporate services at OTC Markets Group.

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Agentic is the latest artificial-intelligence buzzword, but many banks are still figuring out what it means in theory – never mind bringing agentic tools into production. Capital One is further ahead. Chief scientist and head of enterprise AI Prem Natajaran tells Euromoney how its first live agentic use case works and explains how it fits into its wider AI strategy.

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The latest edition of HSBC’s Global Payment Trends explores the significant transformation in the payments landscape, driven by advancements in technology, the adoption of new digital business models, and upgrades in payment infrastructure. These innovations enable organisations to achieve their strategic objectives, streamline business processes, and enhance customer experience. As demand for seamless, real-time payment solutions grows, treasury teams have new opportunities to optimise cash management and improve working capital efficiency.

Blue bonds may still be a niche corner of sustainable finance, but industry experts are bullish on their growth potential – even as banks and investors alike retreat on wider sustainability commitments.

Key learnings from HSBC, voted by 13,000+ corporates in Euromoney’s Trade Finance Survey 2025 as the best trade finance provider in the world and in Asia-Pacific.

Key learnings from Mashreq Bank, voted by 13,500+ corporates in Euromoney’s Trade Finance Survey 2025 as the best trade finance provider in Middle East.