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Banking Focus

Here you will find articles produced for the Banking sector of the Financial Services Faculty.

Credit Suisse: unpacking the fallout

In what has been a turbulent time in the banking world, the collapse and subsequent buyout of Credit Suisse is likely to have far-reaching ramifications.

Bank capital and climate related risks

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The Faculty explains how climate-related risks can affect the capital requirements of a bank and asks whether regulatory capital requirements should be used to promote green assets. 

Ring-fencing rules up for debate

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The relaxation of prudential measures as memories of the financial crisis fade or a further step towards a comprehensive, coherent and robust prudential regime? Either way potentially more change and uncertainty for the banking industry.

Banks interest margins have increased but for how much longer?

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It is the oldest complaint about banks, and it is one that is being heard again. The charge is that, in a period of rising official interest rates, banks are quick to increase lending rates but tardy in raising deposit rates. Savers who looked forward to the end of more than a decade of paltry returns have had to be ultra patient.

Financial products in a fintech world

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Fintech startups have become more and more established within the financial services industry in recent years. But a new wave of innovation is still around the corner, writes Daniel Lanyon.

How SMEs can achieve net zero

ICAEW-backed initiative sets out to make carbon emissions reporting easier, faster and more rewarding for small businesses.

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