The Not So Gold Vicenza

From the Alps to the Adriatic Sea, small family-run businesses, mid-sized companies and the most cutting-edge international players choose the Veneto region in Italy to set up base. With superb art, food and style, Vicenza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a city in the productive heartland of the North…

Financial Innovation

Is the fear of regulation holding back innovation in the financial services sector? ‘Innovation’ has become a buzzword within the financial services industry in recent times. Often used as a slogan for success, it would appear that many consider the notion of innovation to be the be-all and end-all. And…

Financial Sector Distracted by Compliance Burden.

Systemic updating of processes required to stay ahead of regulatory change The UK financial services (FS) sector’s infrastructure is chronically unprepared to deal with the regulatory changes that will come as a result of the country leaving the EU, according to award-winning FS management and technology consultancy Brickendon. Compliance and…

Standing Tall

Headquartered in Athens, Greece, with approximately 19,000 employees in eight countries in southeast Europe, Piraeus Bank Group offers a full range of financial products and services to approximately 6 million customers.  Piraeus Bank today leads a group of companies covering all financial activities in the Greek market. It possesses…

China‘s Internationalization Initiatives

In the midst of transitions of Chinas economic driving forces, capital market policies and global market integration one main pillar is the internationalization and promotion of the Renminbi (RMB) in both on- and offshore markets. This objective is especially significant for the international investors’ community, as China’s financial market reforms…

UniCredit SpA and Anthemis Group launch UniCredit EVO Investment Partnership

UniCredit, one of the leading European commercial banks, and Anthemis Group, the leading financial services technology venture and advisory firm, today announced a new joint investment venture. UniCredit EVO (equity venture opportunities) will be a dedicated initiative focused exclusively on identifying and investing in best-in-class financial technology startups. With an…