The Banker

Regarded as the industry benchmark for banking excellence, The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards once again invites the world’s leading financial institutions to compete for recognition across a broad range of banking sectors. The awards are open to full-service commercial banks, retail banks, digital lenders, investment banks and transaction banks. Start your entry today: boty.thebanker.com #BankoftheYearAwards

📞 FINAL CALL: Have you registered for our webinar “Onchain finance is here: How banks are building the foundation now”? We’ll be live with our expert panel in just one hour. As digital assets move closer to the core of financial services, the focus for banks is shifting to how onchain capability is built in practice - from wallet infrastructure and governance to compliance, cybersecurity and early use cases. If you can’t attend live, register anyway and we’ll send you the recording to watch at your convenience. 🔗 Get registered: onchainfinance.thebanker.com/?utm_medium=so… In partnership with @FireblocksHQ 🤝 #TBxFireblocks #OnchainFinance #DigitalAssets

⏰ Final chance to enter: Global Private Banking Awards 2026 Could your firm be named Best Private Bank or Best Wealth Manager either globally, regionally or in your selected country? Be in it, to win it: tinyurl.com/smcamezr

⏳ Just one week to go! Onchain finance is moving from concept to capability - and for banks, the focus is now on what it takes to build in practice. In this upcoming webinar session, we’ll explore: • Why urgency is building across the industry • How banks are approaching wallet infrastructure and governance • Where the biggest challenges lie - from compliance to integration • Which early use cases are gaining traction 📅 6 May | 10am EDT | 3pm BST 🔗 Register here: onchainfinance.thebanker.com/?utm_medium=so… Can’t join live? Sign up to receive the recording. In partnership with @FireblocksHQ 🤝 #TBxFireblocks #OnchainFinance #DigitalAssets

Final call for entries: 2026 Global Private Banking Awards 📣 Are you looking to be recognised for excellence in wealth management? You've got just one week left to finalise your entry. Find out more below 👇

Join us on 6 May as industry leaders explore how banks are building the foundations for onchain finance, and what it takes to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. Register to hear from; Stephen Richardson, Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Banking, Fireblocks Julien Clausse, Head of AssetFoundry (Digital Asset & Tokenization), BNP Paribas CIB Vid Hribar, Head of Institutional Partnerships, Qivalis John Everington, Senior Editor, The Banker Secure your place ➡️ onchainfinance.thebanker.com/?utm_medium=so… #TBxFireblocks #OnchainFinance #DigitalAssets

🎤 Speaker announced We’re pleased to welcome Stephen Richardson, Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Banking at @FireblocksHQ, to our upcoming webinar, Onchain finance is here: How banks are building the foundation now. With experience across both traditional financial services and digital asset markets, Stephen will share perspectives on how banks are approaching onchain finance - from wallet infrastructure and governance to strategic implementation within regulated environments. 📅 6 May 2026 | 10am EDT | 3pm BST 🔗 Save your place: onchainfinance.thebanker.com/?utm_medium=so… #TBxFireblocks #OnchainFinance #DigitalAssets

The shift to onchain finance is accelerating - and the next 12–24 months could define which banks lead and which fall behind. Neobanks and digital-native players are already reshaping expectations around speed, programmability and always-on services. How should incumbents respond? Join The Banker webinar, in partnership with @FireblocksHQ, to explore: • The competitive risks of delay • Where banks are building today • The first use cases driving momentum 📅 6 May 2026 | 10am EDT | 3pm BST Secure your place: onchainfinance.thebanker.com/?utm_medium=so… #TBxFireblocks #OnchainFinance #DigitalAssets

Onchain finance is no longer a future concept - it’s becoming a strategic priority for banks today. As digital assets move closer to the core of financial services, institutions face a critical question: how quickly must they act to remain competitive? Join The Banker, in partnership with @FireblocksHQ, for a live webinar exploring how banks are moving from strategy to execution - from wallet infrastructure and governance to early use cases and real-world deployment. 6 May | 10am EDT | 3pm BST | Webinar Register your place now - onchainfinance.thebanker.com/?utm_medium=so… #TBxFireblocks #OnchainFinance #DigitalAssets

⏰ One month left to enter! The Global Private Banking Awards 2026 close for entry on 30 April, be sure to benchmark your firm against the best in the industry and enter now. Explore the categories and start your entry: tinyurl.com/smcamezr

Judging spotlight: Peter Flavel, Non-Executive Director, Waterfield Advisors 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. With more than 35 years' experience advising wealthy families and institutions across international wealth-management markets, Peter has held senior leadership roles at JP Morgan, Standard Chartered and Coutts, where he was the former Chief Executive. 👉 Take a deeper look at Peter's profile: globalprivatebankingawards.com/agenda/speaker… Entires are free & will close on 30 April. #GPBA #IndustryBenchmark #TheBanker

Category spotlight: Best Private Bank for Impact and Sustainable Investing Recognising private banks demonstrating developments in their investment product offering for private clients in the ESG, sustainable and impact investing space. Have you launched any initiatives in collaboration with third-party providers or made efforts to meet client demand for greater transparency? 👉 Tell us about it before 30 April: tinyurl.com/smcamezr

🔔 Final call: Don’t miss today’s webinar - 'Boosting connectivity and compliance in payments' As ISO 20022 migration accelerates and demand grows for real-time payments, fragmented infrastructure and rising fraud risks are putting institutions under pressure. Join our expert panel to explore how banks are strengthening multi-rail connectivity, enhancing security, and building resilience with cloud-based solutions. If you can’t attend live, register to receive the recording and watch on demand. 📅 24 March 2026 | 14:00–14:50 GMT | Online Secure your place now: paymentsresilience.thebanker.com/home?utm_mediu… #Payments #ISO20022 #FraudPrevention #OperationalResilience #CloudPayments

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