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Markets only value banks they can understand
In an exclusive video interview, Michel Accad, CEO of Gulf Bank, Kuwait, discusses the managing a bank in times of crisis, lending weakness and portfolio quality, and operating profitably in a restricted market.
Creating fans, not customers, key to success
Anthony Thomson, chairman of Metro Bank, United Kingdom, discusses consumer trends and the customer experience during his speech at the China International Banking Convention 2011.
The renminbi may be rising, but FX markets still need to stay international
Date: Aug 26, 2011
Author: Thio Chin Loo
Categories: Exchanges, FX market, Markets & Exchanges, Rmb, Singapore, Capital Markets, Performance Measurement
Keywords: BNP Paribas, Rmb, Tradable Currency, CNH, FX Derivatives, Foreign Exchange
Thio Chin Loo, senior currency analyst at BNP Paribas, feels that Hong Kong’s role as an international FX centre will be too dependent on China while Singapore offers a more global and sustainable infrastructure.
A long term view in a period of uncertainty
Date: Aug 24, 2011
Author: Editorial
Categories: Bancassurance, Exchanges, Islamic Banking, Markets & Exchanges, Regulation, Retail Banking, Risk and Regulation
Keywords: Mark Tucker, American Insurance Association, AIG, Listing, Prudential, Agencies, Channels, Investment
In an exclusive video interview, Mark Tucker, group CEO of AIA, discusses rebuilding the agency network, the importance of distribution channels, investments, and their relationship with banks.
Choppy IPO market raises spectre of credit crisis
Deteriorating market prospects are forcing companies to trim, delay or cancel their initial public offerings in past weeks, revealing signs of a liquidity dry-up and credit crunch for the financial sector
Interview transcript: Mark Tucker, group CEO, American International Assurance, August 18th 2011
Date: Aug 19, 2011
Author: Mark Tucker
Categories: Bancassurance, Exchanges, Markets & Exchanges, Retail Banking
Keywords: Mark Tucker, American Insurance Association, AIG, Investment, Channels, Agencies, Listing, Prudential
Mark Tucker, group CEO, American International Assurance, discusses importance of distribution channels, investments, and their relationship with banks.
Balanced approach in using sovereign bonds as risk management tool crucial for Asian Banks
Date: Aug 16, 2011
Author: Michael Zerbs
Categories: Basel III, Capital & Strategic Issues, Government Finance, Risk and Regulation, Risk Management, Capital Markets
Keywords: Sovereign Bonds, Liquid Assets, Derivatives, Central Clearing, Euro Crisis, US Credit Downgrade, S&P, Market Risk, Diversification, Algorithmics
Michael Zerbs, president and COO, Algorithmics, feels that regulations favouring holding sovereign bonds perpetuate concentration risk, especially for Asian banks that lack access to deep markets.
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