finance & risk

Abstract illustration of mining in the mountains as metaphor for crypto mining
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Crypto mining: what is it and how does it work?

Crypto mining refers to the process of verifying blockchain transactions as proof-of-work and receiving rewards in the form of native tokens of the respective
Simon Läpple, economics graduate and certified restructuring manager, Magnit

Skill-based recruiting in the financial sector

Interview with Simon Läpple, Magnit, about agile approaches to pursue his vision of a collaboration between companies and talented employees that is beneficial to
skyscrapers overgrown with green trees as metaphor for the ESG transformation advancing

ESG transformation advancing but still in progress

Every quarter, zeb.market.flash provides an overview of the performance of the world’s largest banks (measured by market capitalisation). This issue (#49 – July 2024)
Maria Mondry, Head of Banking at Tomorrow in an interview about financial literacy

How financially literate is Gen Z? An interview with Tomorrow

What similarities and differences are there between Generation Z and other generations in their handling of, attitude towards and knowledge of their own finances? This
Interview with Kamil Niewiatowski, Country Manager of Raiffeisen Digital Bank Poland

Raiffeisen Digital Bank Poland about AI and the peculiarities of the Polish and Romanian markets

Kamil Niewiatowski, Country Manager of Raiffeisen Digital Bank Poland, about the future of banking, the peculiarities of the Polish and Romanian markets and the
The resurgence of problem loan management – challenges for banks

The resurgence of problem loan management – challenges for banks

Loan management is becoming a critical concern for financial institutions.
future of AI in banking

BNP Paribas Bank Polska about the future of AI in banking

Interview with Jarosław Łach and Anna Stepanów about AI implementation and the future of AI solutions at BNP Paribas Bank Polska.
Generation Z: expectations from their employer!

What Generation Z professionals really expect from their employer!

What characterizes Generation Z, whose demands are disrupting the labor market? And how can companies ensure that they remain attractive to young talent as the
Agile leadership in times of change
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Agile leadership in times of change

The key lever for a successful modern organizations is agile leadership. What are the main challenges and what is their impact on leadership?
Determining heirs, shaping the future – estate forecasting

Determining heirs, shaping the future – estate forecasting

In the coming years, banks must aim to identify heirs and promote the retention of inheritable assets that are at risk of migration – the
Employee health as a critical success factor

Employee health as a critical success factor: can corporate culture serve as a cure-all?

The existence of psychological safety not only fosters a health-oriented corporate culture but also underpins organizational high performance!
Interview with Moritz Schildt, CEO of coinIX GmbH & Co. KGaA

Venture capital investments in the digital asset and DLT economy of the future

We spoke with Moritz Schildt, CEO of coinIX GmbH & Co. KGaA, about coinIX, venture capital investments in crypto projects and start-ups, the potential
Agility in the modern corporate world
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Agility in the modern corporate world: from trend to necessity!

Agility is more than just the application of agile methodologies. It is a comprehensive approach aimed at enhancing the adaptability of individuals, teams
Stablecoins and CBDCs in the financial world of tomorrow
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The role of stablecoins and CBDCs in the financial world of tomorrow

Stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) hold significant relevance for the future!
From open banking to open finance
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From open banking to open finance

How to win the next data opening wave
Change management – esoteric or indispensable?
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Change management in IT transformation projects – esoteric or indispensable?

What is Change management?
What is Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS)?
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What is Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS)?

What is Banking-as-a-Service? Which banks and institutions may benefit from BaaS?
What is holacracy?
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What is holacracy?

In the often traditional and regulated financial industry, holacracy is proving to be an innovative model that meets the requirements of results-orientation and adaptability.
interest rate risk conundrum

The interest rate risk conundrum

What is behind the alleged discrepancy between the banks’ negative IRRBB exposures and the observed increase in profitability? Which hedging strategies should banks use
The positioning of European asset managers

Asset Management Study: trends and success factors for profitable business in the long term

Current geopolitical developments and the resulting economic shocks pose new challenges for asset managers. In our asset management study conducted in 2023, we analyse
MiCAR unveiled: navigating through MiCAR’s licensing processes

MiCAR: navigating through MiCAR’s licensing processes

Overview of licensing processes according to the pan-European Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCAR)
Start into a potentially challenging year 2024f or banks

A splendid start into a potentially challenging year

Every quarter, zeb.market.flash provides an overview of the performance of the world’s largest banks (measured by market capitalisation). This issue (#48 – April 2024)
Asset Management
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What is asset management? Definition + trends

The term “asset management” refers to the financial service of managing assets by means of financial instruments with the aim of increasing the invested
social media recruiting

Social media recruiting in response to the shortage of skilled workers

What is social media recruiting and what needs to be considered?
MiCAR: crypto asset service providers

MiCAR: requirements for crypto asset service providers

An overview of general and specific requirements for crypto asset services providers (CASPs) according to the pan-European Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR).
The power of super apps: their potential for the financial industry

The power of super apps: their potential for the financial industry

After an innovation trip to Asia and an in-depth analysis of local conditions in Germany, we are convinced that super apps could shape the
Torsten Joseph, Lead Solutions Consultant at Finastra

Open banking and open finance: driving innovation in capital markets?

We talked to Torsten Joseph, Lead Solutions Consultant at Finastra, about the current state of open banking and open finance and his views on
MiCAR’s classification of crypto assets and services

MiCAR’s classification of crypto assets and services

Overview of crypto assets and services classification according to the pan-European Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation
MiCAR: crypto asset regulation in the EU
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MiCAR unveiled: our comprehensive guide to crypto asset regulation in the EU

An overview of the European Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation
Banking prospects 2024: “soft landing” or recession?

Banking prospects 2024: “soft landing” or recession?

Banks caught between favorable forecasts and acute risks

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