Breaking away: How leading finance functions are redefining excellence

whitePaper | September 26, 2022

Fintech Notes offer practical advice from IMF staff members to policymakers on important issues. The views expressed in Fintech Notes are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF, its Executive Board, or IMF management.

whitePaper | August 24, 2020

Any successful business must show a level of operational resilience in challenging times. Whether obstacles arise from internal factors such as expansion and restructuring, or external factors such as increased trading pressures, firms must be able to adapt and thrive operationally. Efficient and accurate data management are key strengths which can help firms meet their operational challenges.

whitePaper | March 29, 2022

The Emerging Case for Proactive Mule Detection, commissioned by BioCatch and produced by Aite-Novarica Group, examines how recent trends in stimulus fraud have influenced financial institutions (FIs) to shift their disposition toward managing mule activity. The white paper is the product of a survey of 32 North American fraud executives as well as interviews with three fraud leaders who are actively engaged in transforming how their institutions proactively track, detect, and manage mule activity.

whitePaper | December 5, 2022

It is all but impossible to avoid a discussion about the effect of inflation these days. Clearly, the public believes inflation is here as they pay more for everyday items than in the past. And most are not too caring if it is a temporary phenomenon caused by supply chain issues or more systemic from monetary policy actions. More cost is more cost. To financial institution managers, the prospect of inflation signals hope that interest rates may finally climb off the floor and provide opportunities for higher yields. The real question is if rate increases will improve margins, not just yields.

whitePaper | August 15, 2020

Capital markets institutions have traditionally devoted the bulk of their mind and wallet share on front office revenue-generating activities. Post-trade operations have been overlooked; they are mired in legacy systems and siloed operations that require significant manual intervention, making it a critical source of inefficiency and operational risk. As revenue streams are challenged by uncertain economics and growing competition, post-trade operations are coming under scrutiny for reducing costs, boosting margins, and improving return on equity.

whitePaper | September 3, 2022

Money has transformed human society, enabling commerce and trade even between widely dispersed geographic locations.