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Banks Banque de France opens "Espace dirigeant The Banque de France has recently launched a new free, personal, secure service for company directors, accessible 24 hours a day.
Banks Banks and artificial intelligence together against fraud Faced with new threats, banks are adapting and making massive use of artificial intelligence tools.
Banks Banque de France tests its climate indicator with companies This year, several hundred companies are testing a climate indicator proposed by the Banque de France.
Banks Heavily indebted companies: higher capital requirements for banks Banks will have to redo their calculations when lending to highly indebted companies.
Banks Penalties for anti-money laundering breaches to rise in 2022 The fight against money laundering and terrorist financing continues, with a sharp increase in sanctions in 2022.
Banks Slight rise in bank charges in 2023 The rise in bank charges should remain moderate this year, according to the annual survey by the CLCV association.
Banks Denmark experiences its 1st year without a bank robbery With cash accounting for an increasingly small proportion of transactions in Denmark, bank robbers are turning away from banks.
Banks SG, the new bank born of the merger between Crédit du Nord and Société Générale Launched at the end of 2020, the project to merge the Société Générale and Crédit du Nord networks has now been legally formalized.
Banks Dollar: markets worried about a crash in 2023 While 2022 was an exceptional year for the dollar, the world's leading currency is set for trouble in 2023.
Banks European banks face a high cyber threat The digitization of banks, the outsourcing of services and data, and certain security flaws explain the level of cyber risk.
Banks The World Bank lowers its growth forecasts for the Chinese economy The World Bank has lowered its growth forecasts for China in 2022 and 2023 due to "significant risks" associated with the...
Banks ING to close its last retail customer accounts Following its decision to withdraw from the French market, ING will soon be definitively closing the last accounts of its retail customers.
Banks Which banking professions have been boosted by the crisis? The energy crisis, the war in Ukraine and inflation are creating new needs among bank customers, and boosting certain business lines.
Banks PGE Résilience could be extended by a year The state-guaranteed Resilience loan, designed to help businesses impacted by the war in Ukraine, could be extended until December 31, 2023.
Banks ECB raises capital requirements for certain banks The European Central Bank notes that several lenders have failed to comply with its advice to reduce their exposure to leveraged loans.
Banks Anytime announces partnership with PRO BTP, leading construction insurer Anytime, a subsidiary of Orange Bank, and PRO BTP, a leading insurer in the building and civil engineering sector, announce their distribution partnership with a view to strengthening their offer dedicated to building and civil engineering craftsmen.
Banks Central bank communication in support of monetary policy In recent years, central banks' communications strategy has evolved considerably, particularly with regard to the general public.
Banks Pan-European payment project EPI focuses on instant payments In March, the EPI project abandoned the card component, and is now focusing on instant payments and digital wallets.
Banks Greenwashing: financial supervisors launch a call for evidence The European financial authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA) have decided to launch a "call for evidence" dedicated to greenwashing until January 10, 2023.
Banks United Kingdom: mortgage rates exceed 6%. Government announcements have caused panic in the UK mortgage market.
Banks Cryptocurrency: banks profit from FTX bankruptcy Traditional banks, very cautious about crypto-currencies, see FTX's bankruptcy as yet another reason to be wary of them.
Banks Explosive ATM robberies on the rise in Germany In Germany, banks are concerned about the sharp rise in the number of ATM explosions.
Banks 60% of banknotes issued in France are held abroad A recent study by the Banque de France reveals that more than half of all banknotes issued in France circulate outside the country.
Banks ATMs: banks speed up rationalization of their ATM fleets BNP Paribas, Crédit Mutuel and Société Générale, which announced the pooling of their ATMs a year ago, are putting their plan into action.
Banks Climat Finance Day: financial players urged to be more transparent The 8th annual climate finance meeting took place on October 27 at the Palais Brongniart in Paris.
Banks French banks underline their climate protection efforts With Climate Finance Day just 48 hours away, the French Banking Federation is highlighting banks' commitment to the climate.
Banks Mastercard launches crypto-currency buying and selling service US giant Mastercard intends to make crypto-currencies an everyday means of payment.
Banks Banks concerned about digital euro project The central bank's digital currency project aims to make life easier for Europeans. However, banks are not hiding their concerns.
Banks Unions oppose the abolition of 1 and 2 cent coins Evoked for several years by the European Commission, the abolition of the 1 and 2 euro cent coins worries the CGT des Monnaies et Médailles.
Banks Italian bank Intesa Sanpaolo launches 4-day week Italy's leading bank is now offering certain employees the option of a 4-day week, i.e. 36 hours a week, with no loss of pay.
Banks Bank charges: how will they change in 2022? In France, bank charges have remained stable overall this year, as shown by the latest report published on October 12 by the Observatoire des tarifs bancaires (OTB).
Banking BNP Paribas acquires fintech Kantox BNP Paribas has announced the acquisition of fintech Kantox, which offers companies an automated foreign exchange risk management solution.
Banks The usury rate weighs on consumer credit The usury rate is being criticized not only by mortgage professionals, but also by consumer credit specialists.
Banks Online fraud: UK banks want tech giants to reimburse victims Nearly €550 million had to be paid out by banks to fraud victims between 2020 and 2021.
Banks Towards an increase in home savings plan rates in 2023 The rate of return on home savings plans could rise in the coming months in the wake of high inflation in France over the past year.
Banks Three banks pool their ATMs and cheque processing BNP Paribas, Crédit Mutuel and Société Générale have announced the pooling of their ATM and check processing networks.
Banks Banking: 3400 fewer jobs in 2021 despite dynamic hiring The banking sector has lost almost 3,400 jobs in 2021, or 1% of its workforce.
Banks Finance Watch warns of banks' exposure to fossil fuels According to a study by the NGO Finance Watch, the world's 60 largest banking groups hold 1,350 billion in fossil fuel assets.
Banks Wall Street banks consider leaving Mark Carney's climate alliance Leading US banks fear legal action and threaten to leave the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero.
Banks Turkey: MIR payment cards suspended by Isbank and Denizbank Following recent statements by the US Treasury, 2 of the 5 Turkish banks using Russian MIR bankcards have backed down.
Banks Depositing cash in a tobacconist's shop now possible Brink's has just launched a solution for depositing cash into your bank account at a tobacconist's counter.
Banks Cyber risk: central banks face an upsurge in cyber attacks Faced with an increase in ever more sophisticated cyber attacks, banks and fintechs have stepped up their cybersecurity.
Banks Banks commit to capping fees by 2023 Banks have pledged not to increase their charges by more than 2%, announced the French Ministry of the Economy on September 13.
Banks BPCE brings together Dalenys and Payplug to create a new payment player BPCE has announced the merger of its two payment subsidiaries, Dalenys and Payplug, to form a new entity under the Payplug brand.
Banks Energy: Deutsche Bank supports the green transformation of SMEs Germany's largest bank has affirmed its commitment to accelerating the green transformation of businesses by launching a loan program for investments in energy efficiency...
Banks Reclaim Finance launches website to compare banks' environmental impact The NGO Reclaim Finance has launched a website that lets you choose your bank according to environmental criteria.
Banks Starling Bank reviews its European expansion plans UK fintech Starling Bank has withdrawn its application for a European banking license, limiting its ability to expand outside the UK.
Banks Banks take steps to reduce energy consumption With the threat of electricity shortages looming over Europe this winter, banks are implementing a series of measures.
Banks Neobank Vybe placed in compulsory liquidation Vybe went into receivership on July 12. Its 40,000 customers will soon no longer have access to its services.
Banks Regulated savings: Caisse des Dépôts called to order by the Court of Auditors In its report on regulated savings, the French Audit Office (Cour des Comptes) warns Caisse des Dépôts of the risks weighing on the savings fund.
Banks Currency shortage: Crédit Agricole Val de France blames the Banque de France The Banque de France denies having been responsible for a "currency shortage", as indicated on a Crédit Agricole Val de France poster.
Banks ECB: towards a probable 75 basis point rate hike The likelihood of an ECB rate hike of 75 basis points as early as September 8 is growing.
Banks Banks: back-to-school hot topics The back-to-school season promises to be a busy one for banks, who face a number of challenges in a turbulent environment.
Banks Ethereum: from cryptocurrency to decentralized global server Ethereum is now the world's second most widely used blockchain after Bitcoin. What are its strengths and limitations?
Banks French banks hit by Italian political crisis Moody's has placed 14 major Italian banks, including two subsidiaries of French banks, on negative outlook.
Banks Rising interest rates: the European Central Bank sounds the alarm Faced with rising interest rates, the European Central Bank has placed 31 eurozone banks on high alert.
Banks Neobanks: the promise of international payments 10 years ago, neobanks made free international payments one of their main arguments for attracting customers.
Banks Banks' dependence on cloud giants worries the BIS In a recent report, the Bank for International Settlements warns of banking institutions' dependence on cloud giants.
Banks Consumer credit in full swing Since the beginning of the year, the French have turned to consumer credit on a massive scale.
Banks Societe Generale: loss of 1.5 billion euros in Q2 The bank was affected by an exceptional charge for the sale of its Russian subsidiary Rosbank.
Banks PGE: the Cour des Comptes' mixed assessment The Cour des Comptes (French Audit Office) has issued a generally positive assessment of state-guaranteed loans, which have not been marketed since June 30.
Banks US banks strengthen their presence in Paris Forced to transfer their teams to continental Europe since the Brexit, US banks are strengthening their presence in Paris.
Banks Whatsapp use: $1 billion in fines for Wall Street banks Several banks will have to pay a total of $1 billion for failing to adequately control the use of certain communication channels.
Banks Credit risk, a source of concern for banks Faced with an uncertain economic climate and the threat of recession, banks will have to increase their provisions for the risk of non-payment.
Banks Australia: neobanks face competition from traditional banks One after another, Australia's neobanks are winding down their operations. The latest is the Volt neobank.
Banks Fintechs need to develop new strategies Rising interest rates, economic uncertainty, inflation: fintechs are being forced to develop new strategies, just like banks.
Banks Non-reimbursement of bank fraud: UFC-Que Choisir files a complaint The UFC-Que Choisir association has filed a complaint against 12 banks, accusing them of failing to reimburse customers who have fallen victim to fraud.
Banks LBO loans pit the financial sector against the ECB LBO loans, or leveraged buyouts, have been under fire for months from the European Central Bank, which says they are too risky.
Banks Inflation: banks must resume wage talks With inflation rising rapidly, banks have no choice but to resume pay talks as soon as possible.
Banks Customer data: banks try to catch up with Gafa Banks, long on the sidelines when it comes to customer data, are now beginning to exploit it to offer new services.
Banks Financial authorities take aim at WhatsApp American and European financial authorities are keeping a close eye on the use of encrypted messaging in investment banking.
Banks United States: SEC makes greenwashing a priority The U.S. securities regulator wants to increase the transparency of asset management companies with regard to their ESG funds.
Banks Financial authorities denounce life insurance greenwashing The joint unit of the AMF and ACPR has denounced the practice of greenwashing in the life insurance sector, and would like to see it better regulated.
Banks Climate: BoE forecasts bill of £209-334 billion The financial sector could see its annual profits cut by 10-15% by 2050, according to the Bank of England, following its first stress test on the...
Banks Credit: the usury rate poses a problem for local authorities Some local authorities have recently had their loan applications rejected because of the usury rate set by the Banque de France.
Banks Yen falls to lowest level against the dollar since 1998 The yen's sharp depreciation, in decline since March, is linked to a divergence in monetary policy between the Bank of Japan and the Fed.
Banks Deutsche Bank repatriates IT experts from Russia Deutsche Bank has offered to relocate some of its IT experts working in Russia to its new technology center in Berlin.
Banks Apple launches Apple Pay Later, a fractional payment solution The Cupertino-based firm has announced the launch of its fractional payment service, Apple Pay Later, enabling customers to pay for purchases in 4 instalments.
Banks Russia moves ever closer to default Unable to pay interest on its dollar-denominated debt due to US sanctions, Russia is close to default.
Banks Finance and energy transition: the ECB warns of the risk of greenwashing In its Financial Stability Report, the European Central Bank warns that the risk of greenwashing remains a major concern.
Banks ECB looks forward to close collaboration with future AMLA anti-money laundering agency The European Central Bank intends to work closely with the future European anti-money laundering agency.
Banks United Kingdom: colossal fraud involving government-backed loans State-guaranteed loans to British companies during the health crisis were the subject of massive fraud.
Banks Russian companies: payment defaults on the increase As a result of the financial sanctions imposed by Europe and its allies, Russian companies are increasingly defaulting on their payments.
Banks Société Générale finalizes the sale of its Russian subsidiary Société Générale Group has just finalized the sale of its Russian subsidiary Rosbank to Interros Capital, a Russian investment fund.
Banks NGOs accuse banks of signing a blank check to TotalEnergies Several environmental NGOs are denouncing a general loan granted by 12 banks, including 3 French banks, to TotalEnergies.
Banks Bank transfer fraud: Crédit Agricole CIB partners with Trustpair Crédit Agricole's investment bank has partnered with fintech Trustpair to combat money transfer fraud.
Banks LCL enters the instant mini-credit market LCL has entered the instant mini-credit market with a loan offer from 200 to 2000 euros, repayable in 3 months.
Banks The impact of the war in Ukraine on the ruble market Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the ruble market, now tightly controlled by the Russian government, has undergone a metamorphosis.
Banks Mortgage rates: how banks argue against rising rates After years of low rates, banks need to find new arguments to convince their customers to invest in property.
Banks Digital currencies: countries speed up transition to counter cryptocurrencies The majority of central banks have decided to press ahead with the launch of their digital currencies to counter cryptocurrencies.
Banks Financial institutions threatened by global water crisis Water-related problems pose a threat to financial institutions, which underestimate the risks to which they are exposed.
Banks In El Salvador, bitcoin convinces few users El Salvador was the first country in the world to adopt bitcoin as a legal tender. 9 months later, the crypto-currency is struggling to gain a foothold.
Banking Meta suffers a setback with its payment offering in Brazil Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram, sees the launch of its payment service in Brazil delayed.
Banks Greenwashing: HSBC singled out by UK advertising regulator The UK's advertising regulator is about to call HSBC to order for greenwashing.
Banks Banks maneuver to save Gefco Faced with the risk of sanctions, Gefco's banks have pulled out all the stops to ensure the sale of the stake held by Russian Railways.
Banks Beijing fears US sanctions At an emergency meeting on April 22, Chinese regulators voiced their fears of sanctions similar to those imposed on Russia.
Banks China's "zero Covid" policy sends the yuan plummeting China's zero Covid policy and the confinement of 44 Chinese cities are driving down the yuan, under the watchful eye of the People's Bank of China.
Banks Germany: Volkswagen Financial Services more profitable than banks In Germany, the profitability of banks has been overtaken by that of the carmakers' financial branches.
Banks Banque de France to strengthen security of bank cheques The Banque de France has decided to reinforce the security of bank cheques, considered to be the most fraudulent means of payment in 2020.
Banks Presidential election: French banks under pressure With 48 hours to go before the outcome of the presidential election, banks are worried about the economic consequences of a possible Marine Le Pen victory.
Banks Bank deposit guarantee: resources for the scheme on the rise The resources of the Deposit Guarantee and Resolution Fund, which protects savers' deposits, have increased considerably for 2021.
Banks Banque de France aims to speed up use of instant transfers The Banque de France has decided to promote the use of instant transfers, which are developing too slowly in France despite some progress.
Banks USA: bank deposits on the decline After years of rising bank deposits in the US, the trend is reversing, with a decline expected in 2022.
Banks Mortgages: the end of very low interest rates Interest rates on mortgages, which have long been at historically low levels, have been rising steadily since January. Analysis.
Banks Russia succeeds in recovering the rouble Several exceptional measures have enabled Russia to restore the ruble to its pre-war level.
Banks Europe takes new measures against Russian banks The 27 member states of the European Union have agreed a new round of sanctions against Russian banks.
Banks Societe Generale discontinues its banking and insurance activities in Russia Societe Generale announces the sale of its entire stake in Rosbank, as well as its insurance subsidiaries in Russia.
Banks Swoon parent company placed in receivership Bad news for savers planning to turn against Swoon's parent company: Financière de Garantie has been placed in receivership.
Banks European Payments Initiative abandons its project for a European card payment system The European Payments Initiative (EPI), the project for a pan-European payment system, is taking a new direction, focusing solely on instant payments and digital wallets.
Banks How banks operating in Russia cope with cyber risk Fearing a higher risk of cyber attacks, banks operating in Russia are trying to isolate their local subsidiaries from the parent company.
Banks BNP Paribas suspends its activities in Russia The BNP Paribas group announced on Monday evening that it was suspending "all new investments" and "all new projects" in Russia.
Banks International banks slow to withdraw from the Russian market Most of the international banks present in Russia seem to have started a race against time to avoid having to leave the country.
Banking Joe Biden launches work on a digital dollar On March 9, the American president announced the launch of a project to create a digital dollar. Read on.
Banks European banks under-report climate risks According to the ECB's assessment, the major banks in the eurozone are not sufficiently disclosing data relating to climate risks.
Banks European banks still relegate women to the background Although women are more present on boards of directors, they are still under-represented at the highest levels of European banks.
Banks Mathematics teaching at lycée: banks express alarm With the reform of the lycée system, the overall number of hours allocated to each subject has been redistributed, and mathematics is one of the big losers.
Banks Bankruptcy threatens European subsidiary of Russian bank Sberbank Since the introduction of economic sanctions, coupled with massive withdrawals, bankruptcy threatens Sberbank's European subsidiary.
Banks Fractional payments: Banque Postale changes tactics Less than a year after announcing its partnership with fintech Alma, Banque Postale changes strategy and turns to Pledg.
Banks Ukraine: the EU and its allies decide to exclude several Russian banks from Swift The European Union and its allies have decided to sanction Russia by excluding several of its banks from the Swift network.
Banks Right to an account: a decree will simplify the procedure The right-to-account procedure, considered too complex and time-consuming, will be simplified by a decree expected in mid-March.
Banks PGE, teleworking, raw materials... what are the challenges facing small businesses? Telecommuting, wage increases, CSR, rising raw material prices, EMP reimbursements: what are the challenges facing small and medium-sized businesses?
Banks Company directors: training tax credit doubled by 2022 Managers who wish to acquire new skills can benefit from a tax advantage in the form of a tax credit. Find out what you need to know.
Banks Towards a cap on the research tax credit? Regularly at the heart of debates casting doubt on its effectiveness, the research tax credit has once again come under fire.
Banks Banks expand their payments business Banks, which have long neglected the payments market, are now seeking to move into the field alongside other players.
Banks Towards the inclusion of gas and nuclear power in the European taxonomy On February 2, the European Commission presented its draft delegated act concerning the European Union's green taxonomy.
Banking Online banking: towards a new business model? Online banks are struggling to find a profitable business model, and are often seen as cumbersome by the big banking groups.
Banks Cyber attack: authorities urged to communicate better with the public The European Systemic Risk Board calls on financial authorities to communicate better with the public in the event of a cyber attack.
Banks Crédit Agricole expands its activities in Spain Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance (CACF) is stepping up its presence in the Spanish market by launching its Sofinco brand and investing in its local consumer finance entity.
Banks JP Morgan aims to expand in European payments JP Morgan has recently acquired a 49% stake in Greek payments company Viva Wallet, with a view to establishing itself in the European payments sector.
Banks United Kingdom: controversy over the amount of loan fraud in the UK In the UK, the recent resignation of the Secretary of State for Fraud has reignited the controversy surrounding government-backed loans.
Banks Banking: overdraft fees come in for heavy criticism Whether in the United States or France, bank overdraft fees are the subject of much criticism.
Banks Marketing of banking products: the Conseil d'État rules against the FBF The Conseil d'État recently rejected the FBF's petition, which had been engaged in a legal battle with the ACPR for 4 years.
Banks Bank account closures: ACPR demands explanations Neobank N26 and online bank ING have closed a number of accounts. Is this legal? Here's how.
Banks Citigroup bank to lay off unvaccinated employees The American bank has informed its employees that they will be dismissed if they do not vaccinate within the next few days.
Banks Savings: ING closes certain French customer accounts Dutch online bank ING has closed several hundred thousand inactive accounts.
Banks Banks: collective pay rises expected in 2022 After two years marked by the Covid-19 crisis, wage increases are expected in several sectors, including banking.
Banks Covid and surplus savings: the 5 favorite investments of the French The French have accumulated considerable surplus savings since the start of the health crisis. Which investments have been their favorites?
Banks US banks: 36 hours to report a cyber incident Telecommuting, which was stepped up during the pandemic, left banks highly exposed to cyber risk.
Banks United Kingdom: Santander distributes 150 million euros by mistake Santander's UK subsidiary mistakenly distributed £130 million on Christmas Day, a sum it intends to recover.
Banks JP Morgan: $200 million fine for WhatsApp messages New York bank JP Morgan is to be fined $200 million for unsecured business communications via WhatsApp and SMS.
Banks ING withdraws from the French online banking market Dutch banking group ING announced on Tuesday December 21 its decision to leave the French online banking market.
Banks Pan-European payment service: caution on the part of Spanish banks The new pan-European payment service currently being financed is encountering reservations on the part of Spanish banks.
Banks Home loan rates: a respite before a rise in 2022? While mortgage rates appear to have stabilized in December, brokers fear significant increases in 2022. We take a closer look.
Banks European banks face up to the Turkish lira crisis The Turkish lira crisis is exposing the major European banks operating in Turkey to varying degrees of risk. We take a closer look.
Banks Cheque pricing: the Paris Court of Appeal rules in favor of the banks For several years now, the French Competition Authority and a dozen banks have been locked in a legal tug-of-war over the EIC affair.
Banks Bank charges: increases expected to remain below inflation in 2022 After a relatively stable 2021, bank charges are set to rise in 2022, albeit in moderate proportions.
Banks Crédit Suisse tightens controls on employee communications Crédit Suisse now requires access to business communications made from employees' personal devices.
Banks Deposit guarantee: German banks to set a ceiling Germany's private banks have decided to put an end to unlimited deposit guarantees from 2023.
Banks Livret A rate: a costly increase is likely for banks Due to rising inflation, the Livret A rate is likely to be increased. A decision that would cost banks dearly.
Banks Bad debts: ECB asks banks to improve provisions The European Central Bank has asked banks in the eurozone to better cover certain bad debts in order to avoid sanctions.
Banks Environment: unsustainable investments by central banks Despite the rules they impose on private players, central banks continue to invest in polluting projects.
Banks The hegemony of Visa and Mastercard increasingly under threat The global dominance of American payment giants Visa and Mastercard is increasingly under attack.
Banks Societe Generale wants to make greater use of artificial intelligence The bank, which began its digital transformation in 2017, wants to develop artificial intelligence in the service of data analysis.
Banks IBAN discrimination: authorities to impose sanctions The French authorities have decided to impose sanctions on players who discriminate against IBANs.
Banks BNP Paribas moves up the list of systemic banks Every year, the Financial Stability Board publishes its list of systemic banks. BNP Paribas moves up a notch in the ranking.
Banks What are the alternatives to cash dispensers? As more and more bank branches and cash dispensers close, alternatives are being developed.
Banks ECB warns of soaring property prices In its review of financial stability, the European Central Bank warned of the sharp rise in property prices.
Banks The delicate rebirth of Crédit Commercial de France 21 years after being acquired by HSBC, CCF is to be reborn under the impetus of its new owner, My Money Group.
Banks Competition drives progress in the financial sector Banks and other financial players often benefit from competition, which leads to interesting initiatives.
Banks Health crisis boosts bank balance sheets Bank balance sheets have risen sharply since the start of the health crisis, reaching levels not seen since 2008.
Banks Coinhouse aims to become Europe's leading cryptobank The fintech Coinhouse, a cryptocurrency investment and exchange platform, aspires to become Europe's leading cryptobank.
Banks M&A: a boom in France The year 2021 saw the M&A market take off in France and around the world, driven by a desire to refocus activities.
Banks Carbon credit regulation at the heart of COP26 Carbon credits, criticized by some environmentalists, also represent a promising market, attracting many companies.
Banks Cash: resisting the odds Despite the decline in cash transactions, the amount of euro banknotes in circulation has risen sharply in recent years.
Banks Groupe BPCE benefits from economic recovery Groupe BPCE recently published its results for the 3rd quarter of 2021. All indicators are up, but caution is still called for.
Banks Carbon neutrality: considerable commitments from the financial sector 450 financial players, signatories of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero, have pledged to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Banks Neobank Nubank targets $50 billion valuation Brazilian neobank Nubank is set to go public on the New York Stock Exchange next month.
Banks Excessive bank charges on inheritance fees According to a study by UFC-Que Choisir, inheritance fees charged by French banks are excessive and opaque.
Banks Cybersecurity: the Financial Stability Board wants common practices To improve the fight against cyber risk, the G20 Financial Stability Board wants to harmonize the practices of different countries.
Banks Car leasing: banks diversify Recognizing that car leasing is a profitable, low-capital-intensive operation, banks are expanding their services.
Banks Bank charges: little noticeable change in 2021 Bank charges have remained stable in 2021, as shown by a report from the Observatoire des tarifs bancaires. Here's a detailed review.
Banks Banks: Covid has accelerated digital transformation Over the past 18 months, the Covid-19 pandemic has changed customer habits, forcing banks to speed up their digital transformation.
Banks Payments sector revenues set to continue growing The Covid-19 pandemic has not led to any lasting decline in payment sector revenues. A sharp rise is expected between 2021 and 2030. Analysis of...
Banks Ecological transition: an opportunity for French banks Several French banks have recently made new commitments to the ecological transition, which is brimming with opportunities. Here's a detailed review.
Banks Banque de France urges banks to collaborate with fintechs Financial regulators and the government have insisted on the need for banks to collaborate with fintechs. Read on.
Banks US banks renegotiate Apple Pay conditions Several major US banking groups have called for a limit on the commissions paid to Apple for using its Apple Pay payment app.
Banks Life insurance: the Senate denounces excessive fees In a report dedicated to protecting savers: paying less and earning more, senators denounce the excessive fees charged on life insurance policies.
Banking India, a promising market for the financial services of the Tech giants Tech giants have invested huge sums in India, a promising market that is acting as a laboratory for GAFAs and their financial services.
Banks Automated teller machines: how is the French fleet managed? In the midst of their drive to manage and rationalize their ATM networks, banks are forcing specialist players to adapt.
Banks Three banks consider pooling their ATMs The three banks Société Générale, BNP Paribas and Crédit Mutuel are considering pooling their ATMs.
Banks New rules for surety bonds Thanks to an ordinance dated September 15, 2021, surety bonds will be simplified and made more secure. The new rules will come into force in 2022. Zoom.
Banks Open banking: fintechs react to FBF attacks The comments against open banking made by the President of the French Banking Federation (FBF) have prompted a reaction from fintechs. We explain.