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CCP proliferation clouds Asian OTC derivatives markets reform
Most countries across the Asia Pacific region are preparing for OTC clearing – but too many CCPs may be a problem Most emerging Asian countries have developed or are developing their own CCPs and trade...
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Fidessa and Celent call for MiFID II clemency on dark pools
Grob: It is better to let the market decide Regulators should consider carefully the implications of their actions, and not be too hasty to censure or restrict trading activity on dark pools, according...
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Regulation and T2S forcing European post-trade evolution says Celent
Europe’s post-trade infrastructure is evolving fast says Celent As Europe’s post-trade infrastructure is subjected to increasing levels of regulation, CSDs will be forced to change their business...
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The joy of Basel III
Basel “is not a destination but a journey” says the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision Basel III has transformed liquidity risk management departments into glorified regulatory functions, according...
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Japanese mobile payments hold promise reports Celent
Japan is a lucrative market for mobile payment solutions, according to Celent Japan’s evolving payments industry offers an opportunity for banks and card issuers to capitalise on mobile technology,...
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Pass Go, Do Not Go to Jail: EC backs down on SEPA deadline
Barnier: migration rates are not high enough to ensure a smooth transition When is a deadline not a deadline? When the European Commission adds a six month transition period to it, it seems. The...
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Celent sees strong global growth in bank IT spending
Global IT spending by banks will grow 4.4% to $188.0 billion this year, largely driven by Asia Pacific, which is now the largest market, according to research by Celent. The rate of increase is also...
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“Technology tail wagging the strategy dog” in retail banking says Celent
Celent: focus on the strategy, not the technology Bitcoin, gamification and Personal Financial Management are “generating more heat than light” in debates about the future of retail banking and banks...
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T2S: Doing nothing is not an option
Isabelle Olivier is head of clearing and settlement EMEA at Swift As the implementation of T2S approaches, there is still a gap between the readiness levels of different types of market participant,...
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Real-time payments – realities versus myths
With the US consultation on introducing real-time payments announced earlier this year, debate on the subject ramped up considerably. But much of the debate is based on myths and misunderstandings,...
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Don’t neglect social media and tablets, banks warned
Celent says banks should not neglect the tablet and should make greater use of social media Banks will be judged on how well they provide mobile services and social media interaction in the coming...
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US shifts to EMV as Obama and Apple weigh in
Celent’s Bareisis: the EMV train is gaining momentum in the US The US is finally adopting EMV after an eventful 12 months in which barriers have been overcome. Merchant reluctance is diminishing, good...
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Brazil capital markets spending set to rise as LatAm surges forward
Brazil’s capital market IT spending is set to soar Brazil’s capital markets IT spend is expected to reach $2.6 billion by 2017 as the country seeks to modernise its financial institutions, improve...
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North American bank IT spending climbs as firms invest in external services
North American banks are investing in IT – much of it external Banks in North America are ramping up IT spending on retail banking services and digital channels this year, with total IT spend expected...
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Customer segmentation central to success in digital banking
Generation Y: not necessarily only interested in digital services, according to Celent The key to success in digital banking is to understand that not all customers want it and segment service...
View ArticleCelent hires Hines in transaction banking role
Patricia Hines has joined Celent’s banking practice as a senior analyst focused on global transaction services and wholesale banking with a particular emphasis on treasury and cash management,...
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Reforms needed to build on Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect success
The Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect link has made significant in-roads in the opening of China’s capital markets to international trading but barriers to participation, including restricted trading...
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Banks face new wave of disruption warns report
Celent’s Bareisis: changes in payments pose a challenge to banks Following years of mistrust and rivalries, the time has come to reimagine the payments relationships between banks, retailers and...
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The Monday mindset: 13 March 2017
Celent’s Dan Latimore at SunTec Confluence: chief digital officer is a persuader Fintech zeitgeist! Every Monday, we might look back at last week; look ahead to this week; share a few thoughts (our own...
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Artificial intelligence: the shape of things to come
AI: the shape of things to come Many financial services industry firms are examining the potential of distributed ledger and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Is it too early for any...
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