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BANKING

ECB holds Popular’s feet to the flames

Even after a third capital raising in June, the difficulty funding Banco Popular’s real estate spin-off shows how much uncertainty remains in Spanish banking. As new CEO Pedro Larena attempts another rescue, a sale could be the only answer. But any rescue-by-merger will need sweeteners for the acquirer.

Dominic O’Neill, December 01, 2016

BANKING

Iran’s bankers wait for Trump’s next move

Immediately after Donald Trump’s election victory, Euromoney visited Tehran to gauge the reaction of one group likely to be affected more than most – Iran’s banking community. Throughout his campaign Trump threatened to tear up the nuclear agreement that has allowed Iran to take its first tentative steps towards international rehabilitation. But bankers in Tehran are determined to hold on to their hard-won gains.

Olivier Holmey, November 30, 2016

Fintech

Emerging Europe: Lithuania goes all in on fintech

Of all the cities lining up to poach London’s business post-Brexit, Vilnius might seem the most unlikely. Yet the Lithuanian capital has much to offer financial firms, from liveability and local talent to cutting-edge fintech regulation. Euromoney visits a small city with big ambitions.

Lucy Fitzgeorge-Parker, November 30, 2016

Fintech

R3 releases Corda as blockchain strains start to show

Even as some original founders withdraw from the R3 consortium of banks developing blockchain proofs of concept, it opens up what could become a key piece of infrastructure for the future of wholesale financial services.

Peter Lee, November 30, 2016

CAPITAL MARKETS

Asia: Allure of the Chinese buyer begins to fade

Outbound M&A from China has been one of the big themes in global investment banking over the past few years, much of it driven by the need to reform China’s state-owned enterprises. But it is tricky work, subject to forces beyond an adviser’s control, and only some of it is lucrative. No wonder bankers, and many selling companies, are re-evaluating whether a Chinese buyer is unequivocally a good thing.

Chris Wright, November 30, 2016

BANKING

Korea’s chaebol reform a rare bonus for bankers

With deal volumes weak across most of Asia, South Korea’s latest round of chaebol reform – some by choice, some by necessity – is welcome news for M&A bankers. There is plenty to do, but none of it simple, and not always lucrative.

Chris Wright, November 30, 2016

Euromoney Country Risk

Jamaica biggest riser in the Caribbean despite external risk exposure

After a change of administration and the continuity of a four-year IMF package, which includes much-needed reforms and austerity measures, the country seems to be on the right track.

Claudia De Meulemeester, November 25, 2016

Fintech

Compliance not the only driver for FX firms to beef up comms technology

Regulatory requirements are driving the development of more sophisticated monitoring software, but FX market participants also have much to gain commercially from ensuring their communications systems are technologically robust.

Paul Golden, November 24, 2016

Treasury

Liquidity management stress causes bank-to-corporate tug of war

Stresses on banks are forcing change on how corporates run their cash management operations. For business to continue running smoothly, it will require some give and take from both sides.

Kimberley Long, November 24, 2016

Fintech

FX market grapples with tech dilemma

Banks and brokers face a tough decision as they struggle to keep up with technology: when to abandon upgrades and take the plunge into a new system. Increasingly, starting again is looking like the easier option.

Solomon Teague, November 24, 2016

Opinion

Rankin’s prenup Packers a punch

Mariah Carey makes James Packer sing by using a draft prenup from ex-Deutsche's Rob Rankin – but don't mention clawbacks…

November 23, 2016

Opinion

Macaskill on markets: Bank trading desks set to win bigly under Trump

Bank stocks rallied after Trump’s victory in the US election on hopes that higher trading revenue will outweigh potential disruption to global trade. A second act for traders now beckons.

Jon Macaskill, November 22, 2016

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