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The State of Open Banking Globally: 2026 Annual Report

Our flagship annual report covers open banking adoption, API standardisation, and consumer data frameworks across 40 global markets.

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Global Trade Finance Gap Widens to $2.5 Trillion
TRADE FINANCE
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Global Trade Finance Gap Widens to $2.5 Trillion

New research from the Asian Development Bank highlights the persistent and growing gap in trade finance availability, with SMEs bearing the brunt of tightening conditions.

Jin ParkMarch 11, 20266 min read
The State of Open Banking Globally: 2026 Report
OPEN BANKING
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The State of Open Banking Globally: 2026 Report

A comprehensive survey of open banking adoption across 40 markets reveals stark disparities in progress, with the UK and Brazil leading while others lag significantly.

Hannah FischerMarch 10, 202612 min read
Retail Banking Customer Satisfaction: What Drives Loyalty in 2026?
RETAIL BANKING
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Retail Banking Customer Satisfaction: What Drives Loyalty in 2026?

Original survey data from 15,000 retail banking customers across 12 markets identifies the key drivers of loyalty, digital adoption, and switching behaviour.

Laura KnightMarch 9, 20267 min read
Fed Reserve Signals Cautious Rate Path for 2026
MONETARY POLICY
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Fed Reserve Signals Cautious Rate Path for 2026

Federal Reserve officials suggest a slower pace of cuts, citing persistent services inflation and resilient labor market data.

Mark JohnsonMarch 11, 20264 min read
HSBC Reports Record Q1 Profit on Asia-Pacific Growth
EARNINGS
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HSBC Reports Record Q1 Profit on Asia-Pacific Growth

Asia's largest bank by assets posts $9.8bn in pre-tax profit, driven by strong performance in wealth management and transaction banking.

Wei ZhangMarch 10, 20263 min read
European Central Bank Eyes Digital Euro Rollout by 2028
CBDC
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European Central Bank Eyes Digital Euro Rollout by 2028

The ECB has confirmed its roadmap for a retail central bank digital currency, with pilot testing expected to begin across six member states in 2027.

Franz MuellerMarch 9, 20265 min read
JPMorgan Chase Expands Private Banking in Latin America
EXPANSION
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JPMorgan Chase Expands Private Banking in Latin America

The US banking giant is opening wealth management offices in Bogotá, Lima, and Santiago to capture growing high-net-worth segments.

Carlos ReyesMarch 8, 20263 min read
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