In the third article of Countdown to ISO 20022 series, Euromoney talks with key market participants about implementation challenges and opportunities corporates are facing in adopting the new payment standard.

HashKey’s rise from scrappy startup to a leading digital asset platform underscores a critical shift: banks are no longer bystanders. Through partnerships with Standard Chartered, Deutsche Bank and others, the exchange is pioneering a blueprint for bridging traditional finance with the blockchain era – redefining risk, innovation and trust in the process.

This is a guest article by Gene Ludwig, founder of Ludwig Advisors.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bana Akkad-Azhari and Joon Kim talk to Euromoney about adapting to an evolving payments ecosystem and helping treasurers optimise liquidity in an environment of increasing capital costs.

Brokers and traders are increasingly combining public and private cloud infrastructure to reduce costs, optimise connectivity and leverage trade analytics.

Euromoney talks with Matt Burns, Lloyds Banking Group’s new co-head of the Transaction Banking Solutions team, who is leading the charge in creating a more client-centric and innovative business. From integrating siloed teams to developing ground-breaking solutions, Burns shares his vision for the future of Lloyds and the industry.

Key learnings from HSBC, voted by 30,000+ corporates in Euromoney’s Cash Management Survey 2024 as the best cash management provider in North America.

As the financial services industry continues to grapple with increasing market complexity, regulatory pressures and the need for greater operational efficiency, trading firms are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) as a strategic lever to drive tangible business impact. What are the key action points they should look to implement?

In the first in a series of articles on ISO 20022, Euromoney asks international regulators for their views on the statutory issues that will impact adoption of the standard.

With a new president in the White House and a new chairman incoming, the US Securities and Exchange Commission is on the cusp of change. The regulator’s longest-serving commissioner gives Euromoney a unique insight into the expected US regulatory reboot – including a revamp of capital formation and crypto experimentation.

As tariffs and geopolitical tensions transform the $700 billion US-China trade corridor, companies are creating sophisticated new supply chains, with banks rapidly evolving to serve emerging trade patterns.

T+1 settlement in Europe might be two years away, but market participants should be automating processes and removing friction in settlement systems now to minimise failed trades.

As Greece re-emerged from the financial crisis with firm roots on growth and innovation, Piraeus Bank embarked on its own transformation journey. In an exclusive interview with Euromoney, Thanos F Vlachopoulos, head of large corporate finance and wholesale products at Piraeus Group, reflects on the digital transformation of transaction banking at the corporate unit.

Euromoney’s head of capital markets Laurie McAughtry interviews Alfonso Garcia Mora, vice-president for Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean of the International Finance Corporation, during the 30th edition of the CEE Forum in Vienna.

In association with the Arab Federation of Capital Markets, Euromoney is proud to announce the launch of the Capital Markets Awards, celebrating excellence in the industry and recognising outstanding achievement.

As the battle of the bulge continues, European trading desks are struggling against the Wall Street top five in the never-ending squeeze for scale. With HSBC the latest bank to bow out of the ring, Euromoney explores what banks should be looking for to boost profitability.

Canada’s biggest bank has been training in-house AI models on vast bodies of financial data. Now it is integrating them with large language models developed by a local rival to Microsoft and Google. Is this a ChatGPT for banking?

Global financial institutions are bullish for this year, with a focus on equities, active fixed income management and alternatives. Diversification is key, but FOMO is real – and few banks are likely to remain on the sidelines in this new era of growth.

As the global banking sector faces increasingly complex challenges, sustainability has emerged as a defining priority for institutions looking to shape the future. Eva Rubio Garcia, head of global transaction banking at BBVA, speaks exclusively with Euromoney about driving change through sustainability.

With Nasdaq’s technology now used by 97% of the world’s global systemically important banks, its president explains why fintech has become fundamental to financial services stability, why the sell side needs help to manage growing market complexity – and how Nasdaq is riding this wave to become far more than just an exchange.

European bankers and corporates discuss the impact of new regulatory frameworks, such as the EU green bond standard, on the sustainable finance market.

In an era defined by rapid technological evolution, geopolitical uncertainty and shifting customer expectations, transaction banking finds itself at a crossroads. Euromoney sat down with Simon Paris, then CEO of Finastra, and Sylvie Boucheron-Saunier, Finastra’s CRO for payments, to discuss how banks can best move forward.