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Banking and Capital Markets
What's next for Open Banking?
A new report from Tenemos in partnership with the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) sheds some light on our progress towards Open Banking and its future
Banking and Capital Markets
Yes, ESG is complicated. Together, we can simplify it.
A coherent, comprehensive system of corporate disclosure is needed to ensure markets can understand risks and opportunities related to social and environmental issues.
The Davos Agenda 2021
Davos Agenda: What you need to know about the global economy
Global economic recovery depends on addressing inequality and the environment. Here's how we can drive a more equitable, sustainable and inclusive economy.
Gender Parity
Tech can reach the world's unbanked women – but only if they tell us how it should work
With nearly 1 billion women worldwide with no access to financial services, the race is on to make sure they have digital IDs and to consult them about their needs.
Digital Economy and New Value Creation
Legally speaking, is digital money really money?
Surveys show an increasing number of central banks are making progress towards having an official digital currency; but up to 80% are prevented by law.
The Davos Agenda 2021
5 ways to transform industries and kickstart growth
Financial market infrastructures are positioned to use the lessons they have learned over the past year to lead industry transformation.
The Davos Agenda 2021
Capital markets can help us reach our climate change goals
International capital markets will play a key role in leading our economies towards delivering on new commitments to reduce carbon emissions.
Taxation
‘Trickle-down’ tax cuts don’t work, study says
As governments decide how to plug holes in their finances, a new report adds weight to calls for higher taxes on the wealthy.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Cloud and SaaS technology can drive inclusive banking. Here are 3 reasons how
Inclusive banking faces a range of challenges, but can be offset by the advantages a range of technologies can bring communities with poor financial services.
Future of Economic Progress
More than 10% of US workers deliberately act against their company's interests: why employers must learn to value their talent
Companies need to invest in their talent and stop seeing workers and wages as a cost to be driven down. So say the authors of a book on stakeholder capitalism.
Financial and Monetary Systems
Why bailing out companies doesn't help people recover from economic shocks of COVID-19
To build resilience and alleviate consequences of recessions, governments should realign incentives for companies and focus spending on social protection.
Better Business
How banks can help companies restructure for growth
The banking industry has to walk the tightrope of balancing relief with financial responsibility.
Gender Parity
Citigroup has just appointed the first female CEO of a Wall Street bank
Jane Fraser has been appointed chief executive officer of Citigroup bank. It is the first time a major Wall Street bank has had a female CEO.
Banking and Capital Markets
How digital innovations helped banks adapt during COVID-19
A Swiss perspective on the digital transformation helping financial services to create new value under extraordinary circumstances.
Financial and Monetary Systems
Why it's time to take central banks' digital currencies seriously
Central bank-issued digital currencies, such as China's e-RMB, could upend the global economic order. But there are technological barriers to overcome first.