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Andrea Orcel has upended received wisdom about European bank M&A with the realistic prospect of a UniCredit takeover of Commerzbank. The spirit of European integration is on his side, and even if nationalist forces win – perhaps via a Deutsche Bank merger – there could be benefits for the Italian firm.

Euromoney celebrated the achievements of the world's best banks with a dinner in London on July 12. See all the photos here

Equity deals jump year-on-year, despite Q3 slowdown.

Despite the challenging macro environment, corporate confidence is rising as UK and European economies emerge from recession, emboldening companies’ drive for expansion

Four months on from North America’s move to a shorter settlement cycle, market participants have used a combination of liquidity management, technology pivots and human resources to mitigate their exposure to higher FX costs.

With Swiggy and Hyundai Motor India filing for big-ticket IPOs, India’s primary capital markets are on a tear. This could be the best year for listings in its history. Can it continue? A useful parallel for global investors can be drawn with China 20 years ago, when the Asian superpower’s markets suddenly sparked into life.

Balancing growth and risk is a delicate task for banks. By understanding client needs and leverage their technology capabilities, banks can not only maintain this balance but also tap into new opportunities in emerging industries. The partnership between Deutsche Bank and Chinese fintech XTransfer, highlighted by their recent success in Thailand, serves as a prime example of how tailored solutions and innovative processes can drive growth and operational efficiency.

Multiple forces are driving a profound transformation in global trade and supply chains. As a bank operating at the core of these global networks, HSBC highlights five of the forces that are having some of the greatest impact on the future of trade

Corporate treasuries are undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by the digitization of commerce, shifts in global supply chains, and the rise of advanced technologies. As businesses face these changes, HSBC is stepping in to provide critical support. From helping companies streamline operations to enabling real-time decision-making, HSBC is at the forefront of this transformation

While treasurers see promise in regulatory changes such as ISO 20022 and the digital euro, concerns over compliance pressures and potential disruptions are mounting, according to the Corporate Treasurers on Key Trends in Cash Management report, published by Euromoney earlier this month.

The direct-to-consumer or D2C e-commerce model continues to evolve across Asia and Latin America. Citi experts consider the factors behind this growth, the sectors that could benefit, and how the model could develop in the future.

The subscription services e-commerce model is a good example of taking an established, well-understood payment concept and adapting it to the needs of modern consumers.