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Opinion

What Temasek is doing after seven-year low

Temasek, as an equity-only sovereign wealth vehicle, had a bad year. A close look at its portfolio positioning helps us understand what it is doing about it.

Chris Wright, July 19, 2023

BANKING

Sewing cites European sovereignty as justification for large banks

Big banks capable of competing with US players are part of Europe’s geostrategic interests, Deutsche Bank CEO tells audience at Euromoney dinner.

Dominic O’Neill, July 19, 2023

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CAPITAL MARKETS

Is agribusiness turning Brazil’s banks inward?

Trade and currency wars have boosted Brazil’s agribusiness sector in the past couple of years. Higher prices for soft commodities have, however, accelerated a trend that has been noticeable for many years: the country’s inward focus.

Rob Dwyer, July 18, 2023

Awards for Excellence

Awards for Excellence 2023: Best bank in Sri Lanka – Sampath Bank

It has been a tough year for Sri Lanka and for the banks operating in the country. Just as the island was exiting the worst of the Covid crisis, Sri Lankans were faced with political upheaval, an economy on the brink of collapse and shortages of everything from food to fuel.

July 18, 2023

Opinion

RBA: Bullock makes Australian history but won’t have time to reflect on it

For the first time in its 62-year history, the Reserve Bank of Australia has appointed a woman as governor.

July 17, 2023

Opinion

Art lending and marine preservation: private banking’s twin obsessions

All private banks are different: in how they project their brand, build business, serve clients and generate fees. But they all seem to have two things in common. They love lending to rich people with big art collections and chatting about ocean preservation.

Elliot Wilson, July 17, 2023

Opinion

A challenge to banks: move regional HQs to Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom’s government has announced that international firms – many of whom are based in Dubai – that want to work with the state will need to base their regional headquarters in Saudi.

July 17, 2023

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Banking’s journey in the metaverse

The metaverse is barely three years old as a business concept outside its sci-fi beginnings. Expectations ran far ahead of reality but banks that have invested slowly and wisely in all of the associated technologies are doing the right thing. The metaverse is here to stay.

July 17, 2023

Treasury

Trade finance volumes robust as growth slows

Providers of trade finance remain bullish despite predictions that growth in global trade will stagnate during the remainder of this year.

Paul Golden, July 14, 2023

Awards for Excellence

Awards for Excellence 2023: Best bank in Singapore – UOB

UOB’s transformative initiatives have earned it the title of Singapore’s best bank once more.

July 14, 2023

Awards for Excellence

Awards for Excellence 2023: Best bank in Hong Kong – HSBC

HSBC remained formidable in the Hong Kong market over the past year and is now well positioned to reap the benefits of mainland China and Hong Kong’s post-Covid reopening.

July 14, 2023

Awards for Excellence

Awards for Excellence 2023: Best bank in Malaysia – CIMB Bank

Prudence and caution was the mantra at CIMB Bank in the past year, and it served the bank and its chief executive Abdul Rahman Ahmad well. Revenues in 2022 rose 7.6% year on year, net profits before tax rose 38.1% and loans 5.6%. The bank also gained market share in mortgages, auto loans and credit cards.

July 14, 2023

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