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Competitive Challenges 2026 Date: September 17 2026 Location: New York City At Competitive Challenges 2026, you'll hear from executives who are helping shape the future of distribution, client engagement, marketing, and business strategy. Through a state of the industry address and distinguished panel discussions, attendees will gain practical perspectives on how firms are transforming distribution to meet evolving client needs and drive growth.

HSBC is by far the most widely used bank by market penetration in Asia for corporate trade finance BNP Paribas and HSBC receive best quality ratings from Corporate Trade Finance clients across Asia September 9, 2026 — HSBC and BNP Paribas dominate the list of 2026 Coalition Greenwich Best Bank Awards in Asia Corporate Trade Finance.

"Everything flows from bonds" Robin Wigglesworth, editor of the Financial Times’ finance blog, Alphaville, has put the spotlight on the overarching influence of the bond market in shaping political history, the financial economy and human advancements in his new book, A Fabulous Debt: The Epic Story of How Bonds Built the Modern World.

The following tables present the 2026 Coalition Greenwich Share Leaders and Best Banks in Corporate Trade Finance in Asia. Methodology Between April and July 2026, Crisil Coalition Greenwich conducted 805 interviews with corporates with annual revenues of $500 million or more across China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

The Greenwich Optimism Index improved from -12 to -3, signaling a meaningful improvement in business sentiment among small businesses and midsize companies While outlooks have become less negative, many companies remain cautious given ongoing inflation, geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions, and interest rate uncertainty Nearly half (48%) of respondents expect operating risk to increase over the next 12 months 91% of companies are prioritizing financial strength over product offering and...

Executive Summary Economic sentiment has improved through Q2 2026, but inflation, energy prices, and geopolitical uncertainty continue to temper confidence. Digital expectations continue to rise, with only about half of businesses believing their bank's tools are sufficient for managing complex international transactions. Private credit is gaining traction as a complementary source of capital, but traditional banks remain the preferred financing partner for most companies.

Ready for real-time? Corporate Australia's payments transition Date: 9 September 2026 Location: Virtual As real-time payments continue to gain momentum in Australia, understanding how corporates are preparing for the transition is increasingly important. This webinar will explore new research on corporate readiness, key priorities for finance and treasury leaders, and practical insights from bp Australia’s adoption journey.

Executive Summary The corporate and investment banking (CIB) business, which includes origination & advisory, equities, fixed income, trade finance, cash management, securities lending, and securities services, is highly competitive. Firms compete for league table positioning, operate in some low-margin businesses where scale is vital, and navigate an ever-changing regulatory environment.

Corporate and investment bank operating costs climbed almost 25% since 2019 That increase was fueled in large part by a 41.2% increase in technology spending Spending increases from 2024 to 2025 show that cost pressures are outweighing efficiency gains from AI and other source August 25, 2026 — Corporate and investment bank operating costs have climbed almost 25% since 2019, driven largely by rapidly increasing technology spending, according to a new analysis from Crisil Coalition Greenwich.

• Nearly three-quarters (73%) of Australia’s largest corporates are now aware of the transition to real-time payments, up from 51% • 43% of large Australian companies have started planning their transition, up by 48% • Banks and technology partners are playing a critical role in supporting the transition August 20, 2026 — Australia’s largest corporates are increasingly embracing the move to real-time payments, with finance and treasury leaders identifying benefits well beyond faster...