The Eurozone Debt Crisis and the European Banking Union

whitePaper | May 17, 2023

Cryptocurrencies are a type of virtual currency that are secured with cryptography and exist only in digital form on our computers and smart devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, etc. They allow users to trade easily and quickly, as the execution of a transaction, anywhere in the world, usually takes only a few seconds or minutes. Cryptocurrencies are becoming more popular and interesting for new users each day. Additionally, the blockchain technology itself is gaining popularity, which, besides the creation of cryptocurrencies, offers enormous opportunities for the progress and upgrade of many industries. Therefore, the number of users and the size of the market itself is growing steeply each year. Despite the market growth and the increase in the number of users, centralized exchanges still face challenges, one of the biggest of which is definitely that users have to blindly trust them with their funds.

whitePaper | May 17, 2022

COVID-19 has highlighted the urgent need for collective action to augment the existing global health security financing system and mobilize additional resources for increased investments in pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response (PPR). Avoiding future pandemics requires investing substantially more in PPR; these investments will help avert the much larger costs that the world would have to incur if we were to be caught unprepared for the next global health crisis. Countries must step up domestic investments in the core capacities needed to prevent and contain future pandemics, in accordance with the International Health Regulations. This must be complemented by enhanced external financing, particularly for developing countries. The joint World Bank-WHO paper on PPR financing needs and gaps1 prpeared for the G20 Joint Finance and Health Task Force (JFHTF) estimated that external financing amounting to an additional $10.5 billion per year, over the next five years, is needed for investments at the country, regional and global level to strengthen the capacity of low-income and middle-income countries. PPR is a global public good. Mobilizing the needed external financing to strengthen PPR in lowand middle-income countries and regions, that are the most fiscally stretched and in need of financial support, is the collective responsibility of the international community.

whitePaper | July 27, 2022

It’s time for financial services providers to stop firefighting external challenges and technology developments and start taking control of their own destiny. That doesn’t mean taking on the full burden of core banking transformation as an individual enterprise, assuming it as a competition point – but instead working together with the wider industry to build a standardized model. From there, financial enterprises will be empowered to compete in the areas that matter – namely, the service and products they offer to customers.

whitePaper | December 7, 2022

Blockchain -based technologies continue their disruptive journey in the financial services industry. Some jurisdictions more than others are taking the stage as Fintech power houses with transformative initiatives and a particular focus on digital assets. Technology, favourable regulation and ecosystems attract investors and drive the market to innovative solutions. Regulators are addressing the risks while looking at the potential benefits of digital assets and their underlying technologies. The aim is the protection of consumers, investors and businesses, as well as maintaining the safety and soundness of the financial market s .

whitePaper | December 23, 2019

Whether you’re obtaining new clients or recruiting talent, the Financial Services space is incredibly competitive. In order to meet the collaborative and transparent demands of clients, firms must work to develop an involved community that’s loyal to them. With that goal in mind, customer satisfaction and relationship development are imperative, and—as clients seek out advisors and agents that are thought leaders and specialists, and Financial Services firms strive to become exactly that—personal branding is more important than ever. In fact, branding must become a focus of all client-facing employees.

whitePaper | June 12, 2023

Cash flow visibility is crucial in turbulent economic times because financial situations and market conditions can turn on a dime. But most AR, credit collections, and credit risk teams don’t have the visibility they need to quickly identify cash flow trends and effectively manage working capital. Many teams are sitting on mountains of data they can’t use.