Banking Newsletter
September 2011
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Banks face a strategic challenge to determine their optimal business model in response to the changes set out by the ICB. Four critical issues banks will need to address in the imminent future are....
European Commission proposals for a financial transactions tax reveal deep divide between the UK and its continental neighbours.
The most important trend in the coming years looks set to be the growth in popularity and capability of mobile banking. So far most of the UK’s leading banks have taken a ‘wait and see’ approach before investing heavily.
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In the wake of the economic crisis and subsequent regulatory reforms banks have been desperate to reorganise their loan portfolios. So far there has been a dearth of deals, as banks and potential buyers failed to agree on price. However, RBS’ agreement to sell a 25% stake in its £1.4bn non-core commercial real estate loan book to Blackstone could change that.
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A new wave of M&A is about to break across the global financial services sector. Navigating and tackling the perils of post-merger integration – especially in these volatile times – will be critical in determining whether these upcoming deals thrive or fall apart down the road.
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Anti-money laundering has slipped down bank boards' list of priorities in the wake of the financial crisis. However, with regulators intensifying their scrutiny across financial services and holding senior management to account personally for non-compliance, it is essential AML remains a key focus at the top table.
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