The WorldCom Scandal (2002) - International Banker
WEBSep 29, 2021 · The WorldCom Scandal (2002) September 29, 2021. Coming hot on the heels of accounting scandals involving Enron and Tyco, both of which sent financial markets into tailspins, the fraud committed by WorldCom, one of the world’s biggest telecommunications companies, ended up dwarfing even those infamous crimes in terms of sheer numbers.
International Banker - Authoritative Analysis on International …
WEBSeptember 12, 2024. Many UK financial firms have incorporated artificial intelligence into their operations, but technology hasn’t finished with them yet. Quantum computing …. September 11, 2024. Artificial intelligence is gaining rapid acceptance in industries worldwide because of its productivity enhancements, and banking is no exception.
BDO Unibank: Proving that Digitalisation Is the Best Path to …
WEBAug 31, 2020 · BDO Unibank has been the bank of choice for Filipinos for decades, rewarded for its dedication to satisfying customers’ needs with high rankings. The Philippines’ Enhanced Community Quarantine has tested BDO’s dedication to its stated values, but it has proven faithful to its CORE commitments to clients. Even in stressful times, BDO is on track to fulfil its vision of serving as many ...
The Enron Scandal (2001) - International Banker
WEBSep 29, 2021 · The Enron Scandal (2001) Both of these buildings in downtown Houston, 1400 Smith Street and 1500 Louisiana Street, were formerly occupied by Enron. August 2021 marked the 20 th anniversary of arguably the most notorious corporate-accounting scandal of all time. It may not have been the biggest in dollar terms, or even the most severe in terms ...
Addressing the Problems of Legacy Banking Systems
WEBOct 26, 2020 · Addressing the Problems of Legacy Banking Systems. October 26, 2020. Inspired by a wave of disruptive digital innovation, the last decade has witnessed perhaps the most rapid evolutionary change ever within the global banking system. Thanks mostly to a combination of greatly heightened expectations from banking customers and the …
UnionBank’s Digital Revolution: On Course and Full Steam Ahead
WEBDec 20, 2018 · Three years ago, Union Bank of the Philippines reached the unprecedented decision to transform itself to be “digital to the core”. Most every bank is introducing digital innovations, but UnionBank’s all-out approach to digital transformation is setting an example that other banks will choose to follow. Throughout its onward march of progress, UnionBank has remained committed to its ...
Wealthtech: A Game Changer for Wealth Management
WEBJul 9, 2019 · Almost $17 billion has been raised by the global wealthtech sector during those five-plus years, at a recorded CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 49.7 percent. More than 1,300 wealthtech transactions have been conducted in this time, with the average deal size swelling by almost four times, from …
The Savings and Loan Crisis (1989) - International Banker
WEBSep 29, 2021 · The US savings and loan industry thrived over the 150 years following its inception in the 1830s, using depositors’ savings to fund homebuyers’ mortgages at lower costs than banks. The model unravelled in the ‘70s and ‘80s as high inflation and interest rates chipped away at S&Ls’ profitability, until some became bankrupt—even criminal.
The Role of IMBs in the US Mortgage Market - International Banker
WEBApr 3, 2020 · IMBs were also responsible for financing more than 64 percent of minority homebuyer loans and more than 60 percent of all home-purchase loans for low- and moderate-income borrowers. Most IMBs are well capitalized for the risks they take, and their success is a result of prudent, responsible lending …
Liquidity Management: A New Challenge for Banks - International …
WEBJan 10, 2023 · 3.3K. By Phillip Straley, President, FNA . S tories of liquidity pressures have dominated the headlines recently as banks and other financial institutions feel the strain of current market challenges. Even market favourites, such as fast growing fintechs, are feeling the pain of the liquidity shortage. For years, the benefits of abundant and cheap liquidity have meant a benign funding ...
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