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A weekly look at some of the most recent and influential people moves across the global banking industry.

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Fintech Fortnightly – March 22, 2023
Every fortnight, The Banker showcases the most interesting insights from the world of fintech.
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The government hopes to attract strategic investors for more than 30 state firms, but may struggle to reduce army involvement in the private sector.
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Sealing the merger deal of the two biggest banks in Switzerland of a weekend is an impressive feat. But the hardest part is yet to come, as the pain of integration begins.

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The collapse reminds us of the purpose of capital and liquidity requirements, and raises concerns about the ability of modern technology to fuel deposit flight.

The Banker’s Top 100 US Banks 2023
The past year saw a wave of consolidation in the US banking sector, with many regional players expanding their footprint through acquisitions and leaping up the ranking as a result.
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The governance of sustainability in large global banks
A report exploring the sustainability progress of 30 European and North American banks shows a need for renewed focus on strategy and risk management.

Brazil’s PIX payment system teaches us a valuable lesson
With great potential to promote competition, being cheap, universal and consumer-friendly is key to instant payment systems’ success – an approach the US’s anticipated FedNow should take into account.

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In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8, The Banker has brought together six female CEOs from the fintech world to discuss the current challenging operating environment and how they plan to expand their business in 2023.
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The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards 2022
The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards continue to go from strength to strength, with hundreds of entries submitted from all corners of the world. Congratulations to all of this year's winners.
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Top 1000 World Banks 2022
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Still much to negotiate after Europe agrees Basel III position
The European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee has agreed its position on the remaining aspects of EU implementation of Basel III. It is an important step forward, but there are plenty of issues left to iron out before a final text is agreed.