Davide Montagner

More favourable business conditions see loans increase for second consecutive quarter

Connections between real-time payment platforms can help reduce friction and transaction costs

The technology could also help banks predict and tackle inflation

New study highlights refinancing risks for commercial real estate and SME lending in parts of Europe

Banks are also expressing a more positive outlook on the future of the economy

Proposed rules raise the bar for eligible stablecoin issuers in the region

The project will help boost the digitalisation of cross-border payments

Some have warned that decision by Payment Systems Regulator lets banks and payment firms off the hook 

Calls for telecom and social media platforms to also be made liable remain strong

Regulator steps up efforts to improve controls following a major scandal last year