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CAPITAL MARKETS

More haste, less speed? The rush to T+1 could cause disruption for years to come

It is not hard to find short-term worries over global markets’ state of readiness for the US’s transition to one-day settlement in late May. But even if the UK, Europe and those Asian markets still using two-day settlement can adapt to the shift in the longer term, they will also face intense pressure to lessen their dislocation from the US cycle by copying its move. Many also fear the ultimate end-game of same-day or even instant settlement.

Mark Baker, January 24, 2024

CAPITAL MARKETS

Why the China-Switzerland Stock Connect never quite took off

The Sino-Swiss corridor, set up to encourage Chinese firms to sell global depositary receipts to international investors in the European state, took off fast in 2022. But a host of challenges, from Chinese regulatory concerns to an apparent lack of global interest, has stalled its progress.

Larissa Ku, January 23, 2024

Opinion

Panmure Liberum goes back to the future

The midcap broker needs new business lines to survive a prolonged IPO drought.

January 23, 2024

ESG

Cutting through the noise on the impact of ratings

Corporate and development banks want their capital to reach the smallest and most impactful of SMEs in frontier markets. Traditional credit ratings and risk assessments can get in the way.

Marianne Gros, January 22, 2024

BANKING

Bankers chase a new golden era in CEE

Record regional bank profits, plus strong capital ratios in Western Europe, have fuelled hope for more bank acquisitions in Central and Eastern Europe. The uncertain effect of recent court rulings on Swiss franc mortgages, however, is a big obstacle to deals in Poland.

Dominic O’Neill, January 19, 2024

Foreign Exchange

Treasurers grapple with prospects of turbulent year ahead in FX

Corporates are adopting a variety of approaches to mitigate the impact of uncertainty in foreign exchange markets caused by divergence in economic policy and performance.

Paul Golden, January 19, 2024

BANKING

US banks muscle in on the European midmarket

They already dominate the investment banking business in Europe, and now the leading US banks have their eyes on an even bigger prize. They see their vast investments in the digital technology transforming payments and transaction services and their retained global presences as the keys to winning even greater revenues from Europe’s midsize corporates.

Peter Lee, January 19, 2024

Opinion

Why bankers, not venture capitalists, should lead bank venture units

Some banks like the idea of external venture capitalists leading their venture businesses, but banker-led units are more likely to cement their inherent advantage.

Larissa Ku, January 18, 2024

Opinion

FCA listing rule reforms may do more harm than good

Appealing to issuers by removing investor protections makes no sense when London’s decline as a listing venue stems from domestic investors abandoning the UK market.

Peter Lee, January 18, 2024

BANKING

Can private credit help to bridge Asia’s funding gap?

It has become fashionable to describe private credit as an opaque and fast inflating bubble that could bring crisis to the global financial system. But in Asia even banks and regulators hope it will grow to bridge the yawning financing gap.

Peter Lee, January 17, 2024

CAPITAL MARKETS

Reforms and China woes put ‘lucky’ Japan back on the map

Many factors explain Japan’s renewed allure to global corporate and financial institutions. Inbound FDI is rising, with local stock prices regularly hitting record highs. Is the economy’s long-awaited renaissance a passing phase or here to stay?

Elliot Wilson, January 16, 2024

Fintech

Efforts to unify Europe’s mobile payments schemes meet head on

Collaboration between national banks has seen widespread adoption of mobile payments schemes. The French and German-led approach of focusing on a single European scheme could therefore be seen as a distraction. But is it the only real way of keeping US payment companies at bay?

Dominic O’Neill, January 16, 2024

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