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Judging spotlight: Nicole Curti Entries to the Global Private Banking Awards are assessed by an expert panel of industry leaders, combining qualitative insight with quantitative analysis. Recognition that truly sets the benchmark. CEO of Capital Y, an independent wealth manager in Switzerland, Nicole has successfully navigated her career to the top of wealth management firms. In addition to her executive role, Nicole finds it important to give back her time and expertise in various corporate / community boards. 👉 Take a deeper look at Nicole's profile: globalprivatebankingawards.com/agenda/speaker… Entires are free & will close on 30 April. #GPBA #IndustryBenchmark The Banker

Category spotlight: Best Private Bank for Digital and Tokenised Assets Recognising private banks who are leading in providing services and products for digital and tokenised assets - including cryptocurrencies. Are you setting the standard in secure solutions, trading platforms or advisory services in the digital asset landscape? 👉 Enter before 30 April to find out: tinyurl.com/smcamezr

⏳ 1 WEEK TO GO: Our upcoming webinar “Boosting connectivity and compliance in payments” is fast approaching. But don't worry, you can still register for your free place here: paymentsresilience.thebanker.com/home?utm_mediu… In just 50 minutes, you’ll: ➡️ Understand how financial institutions are navigating the next phase of ISO 20022 migration ➡️ Explore strategies to strengthen fraud prevention in a real-time, multi-rail environment ➡️ Discover how unified, cloud-based platforms can enhance resilience, interoperability and scalability If you can’t join us live, register anyway to receive the recording and access the panel’s insights on demand. In partnership with @bottomlinepay 🤝 #Payments #ISO20022 #FraudPrevention #OperationalResilience #CloudPayments

Want to enter the Global Private Banking Awards 2026? Download the official brochure to explore categories, judging methodology and how to submit your entry. Entries close 30 April. 🔗 Download the brochure: tinyurl.com/3bt5a97r #GPBA #PrivateBanking #WealthManagement

Are you free on the afternoon of 24 March? Join us for “Boosting connectivity and compliance in payments” - a live webinar exploring how financial institutions can turn ISO 20022 migration into a competitive advantage. 📅 24 March 2026 ⏰ 14:00–14:50 GMT 🌐 Webinar Can’t make the live session? Register anyway and enjoy on-demand access to the recording for 30 days after the event. Secure your place here: bit.ly/4b8PkZF #Payments #ISO20022 #FinancialMessaging #CloudPayments

With the entry window for the Global Private Banking Awards 2026 now well underway, what are you waiting for? Enter on a global, regional or country-level across private banking and wealth management categories, there’s still time to put your firm forward. Visit the website to get started: tinyurl.com/smcamezr

🎤 Speaker announced! We’re pleased to welcome Edward Ireland, Product Director, Financial Messaging, @bottomlinepay, to our upcoming webinar - 'Boosting connectivity and compliance in payments'. With more than 25 years’ experience in payments and financial technology, Edward will share insights into how financial institutions can navigate ISO 20022 migration and strengthen multi-rail payments infrastructure. 📅 24 March 2026 | 14:00 GMT 🔗 Save your spot: paymentsresilience.thebanker.com/home?utm_mediu… #Payments #ISO20022 #FinancialMessaging #CloudPayments #TheBanker

Payments are moving faster - and becoming more complex. As ISO 20022 migration accelerates and fraud threats evolve, how can banks strengthen connectivity, security and resilience across payment rails? Join us on 24 March 2026 to hear from: - Edward Ireland, Product Director, Financial Messaging, Bottomline - Ross Jones, Global Head of Corporate Payments, Barclays - Vijay Lulla, Head of EMEA Cross Border Payments, J.P. Morgan - Daniel Flatt, Editor, Risk & Regulation Hub, The Banker Grab your spot ➡️ paymentsresilience.thebanker.com/home?utm_mediu… #payments #ISO20022 #banking #fintech

Free on the afternoon of 24 March? ☕ Join our free webinar with @bottomlinepay to explore how financial institutions are strengthening connectivity, compliance and resilience in a multi-rail payments world. Secure your spot today: paymentsresilience.thebanker.com/home?utm_mediu… #payments #ISO20022 #banking #fintech

Pressure for real-time, multi-rail payments is growing - is your infrastructure keeping up? Join @TheBanker, in partnership with @bottomlinepay, on 24 March to explore how banks are strengthening resilience, enhancing fraud prevention and unlocking the full value of data enriched by ISO 20022. Secure your free place now: tinyurl.com/nhfd7rp2 #TBxBottomline #payments #ISO20022 #banking #fintech

Entries are now open for the Global Private Banking Awards 2026 🏆 Recognising excellence across private banking and wealth management, the awards benchmark the world’s leading institutions through rigorous judging and data-driven analysis. Find your category and get started: tinyurl.com/smcamezr

Technology can help banks enhance customer experiences. But success is dependent on the right balance between AI tools and human expertise. Learn more: ft.trib.al/6RqJ2dP Partner Content by CSG

Cloud-native architecture and AI come with promises to transform banking. But how can banks make sure their digital modernisation projects deliver? Learn more: ft.trib.al/NNvNrs9 Partner Content by CSG

Modernising business banking doesn’t necessarily mean disruption. How can banks manage digital transformation without risking trust? Learn more: ft.trib.al/xFEEt9x Partner Content by CSG

The OCC’s approval of trust bank charters for Circle, Ripple and others signals digital assets’ deeper entry into US banking. Critics warn of consumer confusion, while experts say risks are limited under the GENIUS Act framework. ft.trib.al/00Et1E9

The Gates Foundation will end its financial inclusion work by 2030, saying it is “on track” to meet its goals. With 75% of adults in developing economies now banked, experts warn that sustaining gains without philanthropic support will be a major test. ft.trib.al/2tlnbtA

UK banks’ profits fell 9% in 2025 as restructuring costs, legal bills and the motor finance scandal hit results. BoE’s easing of capital rules offers some relief, but weak growth and low business confidence cloud 2026 prospects. ft.trib.al/N7nN1Bg

Markets may soon test the value of Fed independence as Donald Trump’s pending appointment of a new chair calls it into doubt. When the Bank of England gained autonomy in 1997, yields fell 100bps. Could the US doing the reverse have a similar-sized impact? ft.trib.al/8IWaPy3

Monzo expands into Europe with a new Dublin HQ and its first EU banking licence, as it acquires Habito to strengthen its mortgage business. The moves come alongside shareholder unrest over leadership changes at the UK’s largest digital bank. ft.trib.al/9UZ1sB8

Goldman Sachs ends 2025 as the world’s top M&A adviser, with $4.3bn in revenue and 39 megadeals. Landmark deals like EA’s $55bn leveraged buyout and Kenvue’s $48.7bn sale highlight a record year for megatransactions. ft.trib.al/p8QStQi