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Renminbi tracker: How global is the renminbi?

Our Renminbi Globalisation Index has tracked the internationalisation of China’s currency since 2011

Trade beyond borders | 1 week ago

Could Africa’s long-term trading currency be the renminbi?

The renminbi’s integration into Africa looks set to continue

Trade beyond borders | 5 Jul 2018

China investments enter a new era

International investors are increasing their exposure to China, our latest survey finds

Trade beyond borders | 22 Jun 2018

An optimist’s view on climate-friendly infrastructure

Why there’s huge appetite among infrastructure investors for going green

Trade beyond borders | 8 Jun 2018

Explore our world

Fintechs and banks can work together to tackle money laundering

By forming partnerships with fintechs, banks can use AI and other cutting-edge technology to fight financial crime

Explore our world | 5 days ago

Inside the mind of a cloud architect: Arseny’s story

Arseny gives us a glimpse of the work he and his team are doing to revolutionise digital banking services through…

Explore our world | 26 Jun 2018

#IDAHOT: Nobody should feel they can’t be themselves at work

Adrian and Raheel met and became friends through our Allies Network, which provides support for all our LGBT+ colleagues

Explore our world | 16 May 2018

#IDAHOT: I want others to feel as included as I do

Our UK LGBT+ & Allies Network co-chair Ben Cawley shares why he believes positive messaging can make a difference

Explore our world | 16 May 2018

Grow your wealth

Asia’s generation X joins millennials on sustainable investment path

Appetite for sustainable investing is growing in Asia, as altruism meets value seeking

Grow your wealth | 21 Jun 2018

What does the future hold for Dubai’s property market?

As Dubai becomes more connected and invites foreign investment, its property market should benefit

Grow your wealth | 29 May 2018

Could the London property market continue to grow despite Brexit uncertainty?

Strong fundamentals remain in place, suggesting further price rises

Grow your wealth | 29 May 2018

Why Asia’s tech industry is a magnet for investors

As infrastructure improves in Asia, a wave of investment should propel the tech sector to new heights

Grow your wealth | 22 May 2018

Navigate the future

Welcome to the ‘smart bank’

Why we’re applying for a virtual banking licence in Hong Kong

Navigate the future | 13 Jun 2018

Why bitcoin isn’t a real threat to major currencies – any time soon

Cryptocurrencies are disrupting the financial landscape, but their challenge to traditional currencies may be limited

Navigate the future | 24 Apr 2018

Going digital in Africa

Our first digital-only bank in Africa is bridging the gap between traditional banking and generation digital

Navigate the future | 27 Mar 2018

Digitising customer care – the call centre of tomorrow

Banking is becoming ever more digital. But that doesn’t mean it needs to be less personal

Navigate the future | 7 Dec 2017

Expand your business

Cash management for the Amazons and Ubers of the world

Banking technology is evolving to meet platform business needs

Expand your business | 7 Mar 2018

China’s Belt and Road – don’t miss the opportunity

Expand your business | 20 Nov 2017

The invention that’s changing thousands of lives

Entrepreneur Askwar Hilonga, winner of Pitch@Palace, shares the inspiration behind his business

Expand your business | 3 Jan 2017

Managing risk in emerging markets

Firms must become more proactive in managing emerging-market risk amid increasing global volatility

Expand your business | 20 Oct 2016

Collections Latest fintech trends to watch

We zoom in on the financial technology that’s transforming banking

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Fintechs and banks can work together to tackle money laundering

By forming partnerships with fintechs, banks can use AI and other cutting-edge technology to fight financial crime

Explore our world | 5 days ago

Bridging the gap between fintechs and banks: Jason’s story

Jason is passionate about the disruptive technologies that are changing the way we think about banking

Explore our world | 30 Apr 2018

Why bitcoin isn’t a real threat to major currencies – any time soon

Cryptocurrencies are disrupting the financial landscape, but their challenge to traditional currencies may be limited

Navigate the future | 24 Apr 2018

Digitising customer care – the call centre of tomorrow

Banking is becoming ever more digital. But that doesn’t mean it needs to be less personal

Navigate the future | 7 Dec 2017

My fintech story: I want to transform financial services

Millennials are starting all the fintechs, right? Not quite. Aged 50, ex-broker Ned Philips is bucking the trend after spotting…

Navigate the future | 18 Oct 2017

How close is a password-free world?

Biometric authentication promises convenience and security in more ways than you can imagine

Navigate the future | 21 Sep 2017

The mobile wallet: where it began

How Kenya’s financial services leapfrogged into the 21st century

Navigate the future | 19 Sep 2017

Seven ways we will bank in the future

Could we soon live in a cashless world and get real-time financial advice?

Navigate the future | 14 Sep 2017

How banking is changing at lightning speed

Rapid innovation is transforming the way you interact with your bank – for the better

Navigate the future | 12 Sep 2017

Six ways blockchain will revolutionise banking and commerce

From real-time transactions to reducing fraud, blockchain is a gamechanger for institutions across the world

Navigate the future | 7 Sep 2017

Designing a digital bank

Can banks continue to provide personalised service in an increasingly digital world?

Navigate the future | 31 Aug 2017

The connection between money and music

The banking and music industries share a similar challenge: staying relevant in the digital era

Navigate the future | 22 Aug 2017

Sustainable investing is going mainstream thanks to fintech

New revolution is opening up investment opportunities for wealthy individuals

Navigate the future | 15 Feb 2017

Blockchain – the road to mass adoption

Blockchain’s potential benefits to the financial system are undeniable, but hurdles mean large-scale adoption could take years

Navigate the future | 16 Jun 2016

My fintech story: turning India’s cash into digital money

If most unbanked people in India are paid in cash, how can they participate in the digital economy? Indian technopreneur…

Navigate the future | 24 May 2016

Middle East shoppers embrace e-commerce

A major growth spurt in e-commerce is underway in the Middle East as consumers leapfrog to digital

Navigate the future | 4 Apr 2016

Competitive edge: making the most of big data

Data analytics startups are bringing previously unattainable insights to markets, and their customers will reap the benefits

Navigate the future | 17 Jul 2015

Engaging customers – the Silicon Valley way

Tech firms are known for their ingenuity, but their obsessive focus on customers is something we could all learn from

Navigate the future | 12 May 2015

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