Quarles: Getting CBDC right is more important than being first
The Federal Reserve vice chair and the head of the CFTC have divergent views on how aggressively the US should pursue a central bank digital currency.
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The Federal Reserve vice chair and the head of the CFTC have divergent views on how aggressively the US should pursue a central bank digital currency.
The global economy is experiencing a better-than-expected rebound, but policymakers' actions will play a large role in the longer-term recovery, said economists at the SIFMA Annual Meeting.
The financial industry has ramped up its adoption of digitized communications amid the coronavirus pandemic
Morgan Stanley CEO tells SIFMA's Annual Meeting the financial industry did what was previously considered impossible during the coronaivrus pandemic
The CEOs of Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan U.S. Wealth Management discussed their companies' efforts to address diversity and inclusion as well as the racial wealth gap during SIFMA's Annual Meeting.
Wealth management firms are seeing accelerated trends in cloud adoption, digital channels and analytics, panelists said during SIFMA's Annual Meeting.
Increasingly more companies are accepting bitcoin payments as cryptocurrencies grow in popularity. Here’s why.
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Insurers will face several strategic and operational challenges as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Here's how to prepare.
Here are a few ways financial advisors can support clients and help them navigate these uncertain times.
The coronavirus pandemic is accelerating digital transformation for many parts of financial services, including securities processing using distributed ledger technology.
Implementing cloud technology is now a question of when and how -- not if for financial services firms
Stock trading apps are disrupting the financial industry. Here’s what you need to know about the most popular investment apps, and why they matter.
With more people working remotely, financial firms need to improve their risk management and cybersecurity efforts
The coronavirus pandemic is causing changes to financial regulation implementation
What could happen if hackers embraced Monero and bitcoin became more widely accepted?
CFOs have an important role to play in protecting companies from cyberattacks, particularly as COVID-19 alters the operating environments
Investors can take advantage of opportunities to better position investments for the long term
Organizations need to have clear long-term goals and take a balanced approach to risk, returns and liquidity, especially when it comes to navigating volatile markets
Having a strong financial plan can help investors address their financial priorities, even during turbulent times
SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., discusses the economic policy response to COVID-19
Smarsh enters co-sell partnership with Microsoft aimed at meeting the compliance needs of financial services firms
As the coronavirus pandemic bears down on the construction industry, contractors should have a dashboard to keep track of their financial health.
SIFMA president and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., discusses business continuity planning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mobile banking apps have already changed the way we interact with our finances, and the pace is accelerating.
Digital marketing varies across countries. Learn how to make the most of marketing your financial firm, while meeting regulations.
Consumer Bankers Association President and CEO Richard Hunt shares insights on the banking industry's response to coronavirus pandemic
Insights for financial services firms undergoing a rapid transformation to a suddenly-remote workforce.
Few noticed, but Standard Chartered notched an important victory at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
SmartBrief readers share their top finance trends for 2020, plus an interview with the editor of SmartBrief for CFOs.
Technology and the ways data are being used to make trading decisions and better understand markets continue to evolve quickly for financial services firms.
Wealth managers need to digitize their businesses in order to compete in today's environment
The importance of sustainability appears to be on the rise in the derivative industry.
Executives share insights on the evolution of financial exchanges
Reusability of equipment a big game-changer for the business of space
The former CEO of PepsiCo identifies hurdles that stand in the way of female executives
Panelists say Senior Safe Act, FINRA rules help in combating issue
Former Goldman Sachs CEO shares his thoughts on an array of topics
Establishing objective criteria for what constitutes a sustainable investment should involve flexibility and steer clear of overly burdensome rules, said panelists on at the SIFMA Annual Meeting.
Experts discuss epidemic that continues to ravage parts of the US
Silicon Valley veteran sounds stark warning about Big Tech
Work on additional rules around qualified Opportunity Zone funds is aimed at providing greater regulatory clarity to encourage further investment, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., said at the 2019 SIFMA Annual Meeting.