The Coronavirus is moving into different stages across Europe. Italy has locked down the entire country to stop the spread of the outbreak. This is understandable as Italy has one of the oldest populations in Europe. 25% of the population is over the age of 65 and this is the age that is most at […]
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The press is full of nothing except the spread of Coronavirus. Lets’ start with a piece of good news the rate of new cases and deaths have fallen in both China and South Korea. So, protection measures do work and it seems as though countries need at least six weeks to work through the worst
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It is becoming a bit like Ground Hog day. Every day we read about the pace of spread of Coronavirus and the number of new cases compared to the previous day. This has been going on for some time now. The only change has been the focus away from China and onto other parts of
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Last week (weekending 29th February) the global stock markets saw their biggest fall since the financial crisis of 2008. The markets were beginning to reflect on the spread of Coronavirus and the impact it may have on business. Some think that the market’s reaction was a bit overdone. Others think that it is correct and
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A long term goal for any business will be to ensure that operations are running as smoothly as possible. Without a clear focus on developing both existing and new client relationships, however, this goal would likely be missed. Especially in the banking sector, where competition is rife, and clients are becoming increasingly aware of how
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It seems that every day brings another layer of bad news. The new cases of Coronavirus are growing at a quicker rate than when the virus was mainly contained in China. Serious questions are being asked about the international supply chain, and stock markets are nervous. However, there are flickers of sunshine from some manufacturers
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The banking sector has been subject to significant changes over the years, from the implementation of ATMs and contactless debit cards to the rising dominance of fintech across the UK. As banking businesses enter a new decade, however, there are several unique considerations and market developments that will continue to come to the forefront, most
Are your employees aware of the latest market developments in banking? Read More »
After two months, the daily rate of new infection and deaths attributable to Coronavirus in China is in steady decline. The Chinese government is now moving quickly to get the nation back to work. That is welcome news. Manufacturing and production can get going again? However, the rate of new infections in Europe, the Middle
One door opens and another closes Read More »
It is incredibly naive for any business leader to assume that one training approach will prove to be effective for an entire workforce. Especially for large businesses in the banking sector, where so much information needs to be taken on and retained, adopting a one size fits all method can prove to be harmful in
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With so many fresh-faced graduates trying desperately to get their foot in the door of the banking industry, it can be hard to differentiate between the mass of applicants, each with similar qualifications and experience. In order to identify which graduates are best suited for a role in banking, employers need to look beyond the
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