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Markets are looking to the authorities to simplify blockchain issues, but they may not have the purest motives
Italian investment bank has retained its focus since its takeover by Banca Monte dei Paschi. Now with two suitors for MPS, it is set for more upheaval
The new European Secured Note market is keen to secure regulatory recognition for the new product but there are advantages to not having it
The World Cup is being played outside European trading hours, but don't underestimate its potential for disruption
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Hybrid capital is open to the big US tech companies. But who needs an umbrella when the sun is shining?
The German state development bank this week proved a digital bond can survive losing its registrar. It was another proof of concept for digitalised bonds but only the ECB can make the market real
Premiums may not be at risk of increasing yet but caution should remain the watchword
It will be better for all in the long run if Venezuela can prioritise domestic spending over debt repayments
Leaders
The possible further internationalisation of the covered bond market will present challenges as well as opportunities
Record-tight dollar spreads flatter public sector borrowers — and flag a deeper unease about the benchmark itself
If it looks like a covered bond, acts like a covered bond and prices like a covered bond, then it probably should be treated like one
Choosing the right tools mitigates the risk of spiraling bills
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Years of underperformance are behind it and the bank has launched a new growth plan
The Italian bank’s head of advisory and financial solutions wants AI to support a new operating model based on being able to work faster than any of its rivals
Germany’s family-owned businesses have become a battleground in UniCredit’s bid for Commerzbank. But every bank is scrapping for the same pool of fees
Artificial intelligence is changing the investment banking game. But banks are divided on whether to cut costs or try and win more deals