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May 2015

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Corporate Mobile Banking and Bank’s Omnichannel Strategy

12th May 2015
A user-centric approach which allows executives to choose their own device is fundamental to a bank’s success in mobile corporate banking services and should be a key component in every bank’s omni-channel strategy. This is the view expressed in the latest white paper published in April by Mobey Forum, the global industry association empowering banks […]
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Greece repays €750 million loan instalment

12th May 2015
After intense speculation over the possible consequences if Greece defaulted on its loan payments, the country has successfully made a €750 million ($834 million) payment to the International Monetary Fund one day before its first deadline. Worries were rife within the international community, extending to speculation that the country would have to leave the eurozone. It […]
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Promon reaches 11 million customers with self-defending app

12th May 2015
Norwegian security specialist Promon has announced that its customer base has now surpassed 11 million customers worldwide. The security specialists, who have set about delivering true app security and mitigating against increased risk in mobile banking apps, has built up the large customer base over six years, since its launch in 2009. The firm launched […]
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Confidence returns to US market

11th May 2015
US businesses have reported growing optimism about the economy and easing concerns about credit and regulation, according to the 2015 Chase Business Leaders Outlook, published in April. "We're seeing a positive combination of business leaders feeling better about their companies and effectively managing regulatory challenges, such as healthcare and taxes," said John Simmons, Head of […]
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Global focus for Deutsche Bank’s 2020 plan

11th May 2015
Deutsche Bank reaffirmed its commitment to being a leading global bank based in Germany when it announced the next phase of its strategy, covering the period through to 2020, at the end of April. The bank’s announcement covers key strategic decisions, division-specific initiatives and financial targets. Jürgen Fitschen and Anshu Jain, Co-Chief Executive Officers, said: […]
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Open API: a concept essential for the prosperity of the financial sector

11th May 2015
George Osbourne’s ambitions for the financial sector have the potential to revolutionise the attitude of the UK financial industry. Innovative solutions have caught the eye of the political parties, with Osbourne announcing proposals for banks to open their Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to boost competition within the industry.     How do open APIs impact […]
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Santander posts 32% q1 profit growth

11th May 2015
Banco Santander announced it made attributable profit of €1.7 billion in the first quarter of 2015, at a press conference held at the end of April. This represented a 32% growth on Q1, 2014 figures. Of the ten core markets in which the group operates, only Chile showed a decline in profit. The strong growth […]
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Cuban officials address foreign investors at World Economic Forum on Latin America

8th May 2015
Senior Cuban officials told participants at the 10th World Economic Forum on Latin America that the government is eager to receive foreign investment, and has taken measures to make Cuba an attractive investment destination. The meeting was a historic one for the country, which has recently initiated diplomatic relations with the US after half a […]
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Export-focused CEE countries to benefit

8th May 2015
Economic growth in the Eurozone, which should achieve 1.4% in 2015 and further to 1.8% in 2016, leading to another good year for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) in 2015, according to the latest CEE Quarterly report by UniCredit Economics & FI/FX Research. Exports from the region stand to benefit in particular from the economic […]
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Europe’s economy continues to move upwards, claims Barings Executive

7th May 2015
The European Central Bank’s (ECB) recent programme of quantitative easing, purchasing bonds in the open market, has had a profound impact on markets in Europe, even before the purchases began, believes international investment firm, Baring Asset Management. Over the past few months, European equity markets have rallied, while both bond yields and the euro have […]
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Editor's letter - May 2015

7th May 2015
Sitting in our UK office, it feels like the world has falling into financial limbo at present. April 5 marked the end of the financial year, but many are holding fire on 2015/2016 decisions as we await the outcome of the General Election on May 7. Across the pond, it seems the US is also […]
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EY report - GCC countries could gain billions through diversification

7th May 2015
If the GCC countries were to catch up to the average OECD level of diversification, the region could see additional gains of up to $17.7 billion (€15.9 billion), according to EY’s latest report, ‘Growth Drivers 2 report: Digging beneath the surface - Is it time to rethink diversification in the GCC?’ The report, which uses […]
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