This is a guest article by Daniel Klier, chief executive of South Pole.

A deep dive into the forces shaping the global foreign-exchange system.

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.

Firms are now aggressively hiring talent to compete more effectively in the investment research arena, with the top 30 brokers adding on a combined 1,400 years of experience to their ranks. What should brokers be doing to take advantage of the new research landscape – and who will succeed in the inevitable journey towards joint payments?

Recent developments in the MTF space point to a sustained improvement in liquidity for FX options trading, with market participants finding solutions to mitigate the impact of regulation and margin requirements.

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.

It’s no secret that transaction banking, particularly in the payments space, is at the forefront of innovation and rapid transformation. To keep pace, banks must act swiftly, remain agile, and prioritise the end customer’s experience.

This is a guest article by Gill Lofts, EY global sustainable finance leader.

JPMorgan Chase’s huge tech spending is renowned in banking. Euromoney speaks to the firm’s chief data and analytics officer Teresa Heitsenrether about how the bank is using large language models differently from other banks, and what the future holds for generative AI.

In the face of considerable competition from other payment options, card issuers have recognised the need for a digital, frictionless, secure and cost-efficient solution.

The Global Foreign Exchange Committee will sit down to discuss its proposed changes to the FX Global Code next month in the knowledge that market participants are broadly supportive of its proposals.

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.

Citi’s US $25 billion direct lending programme with Apollo has turned heads for its size and scope. It’s a major part of Citi’s new push to grow ancillary earnings such as cash management, in an era when regulators are curtailing banks’ ability to deploy risk in areas like leveraged finance. As big banks everywhere seek new ways to work with private credit, Euromoney reveals how this landmark tie-up will work in practice.

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.

Corporates may seem to be spoilt for choice when it comes to options for making cross-border payments, but with some schemes in their infancy and others facing challenges around ubiquity and geographical coverage, finding the best solution is not always straightforward.

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.

Euromoney’s chief research officer Andrei Charniauski took on the most pressing question at Sibos in Beijing: how can the financial services industry reduce cost, increase speed and improve access? Payments data could be the answer, according to a panel of experts.

Banks are going to great lengths to digitise trade processes while acknowledging the various obstacles to completely removing manual or paper-based transactions.

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.

LMAX Group’s recent acquisition of FX HedgePool – following last year’s purchase of Cürex – once again raises the question of how best to address the challenges of building an FX marketplace that appeals to buy-side as well as sell-side participants – and what that means for future market development. What are the key attributes for success and who is doing it best? We talk to market leaders to find out.

Six years after the Paris Agreement and the world is still looking for enablers to accelerate the net-zero journey. Many see trade finance instruments as the next significant step but that requires accurate and structured data, robust reporting capabilities, and streamlined processes. Key leading players in the area tell Euromoney what is changing in the world of sustainable trade finance.

Cost-conscious FX clients appear to be going to great lengths to avoid upfront payments for volatility protection, despite the lack of clarity around Fed monetary policy and the potential impact of political and geopolitical factors over the remainder of the year.