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       Posted on February 15th, 2012

Follow the money: what does the literature on banking tell prudential supervisors on bank business models?

This paper gives an overview of the recent literature on bank business models, structured along what the authors deem to be the three central questions when analysing business models. By doing so, the authors endeavour to provide the recent shift in prudential supervision towards the analysis of bank business models with a sound [...]


       Posted on January 15th, 2012

Bank Barometer 2012: Declining optimism at Swiss banks? – Survey results

Swiss banks are looking to the future with less optimism than a year ago. Despite turbulent financial markets, the majority of organizations still believe that there are good prospects for the future, however, according to Ernst & Young’s Bank Barometer 2012. Euphoria about current developments in banking secrecy, withholding tax and tax transparency [...]


       Posted on January 11th, 2012

2012 Financial Services (Capital Markets) Industry Perspective

As the economic recovery takes a fragile hold, we see several powerful market trends significantly altering the economics of the financial services industry. In response to these trends and to remain competitive, many companies will need to reassess their business models, operations, and technology infrastructure. This will entail a rigorous but vital process, [...]


       Posted on December 22nd, 2011

Going Social: How businesses are making the most of social media

Participating in social media has become a business imperative and, regardless of industry group or ownership structure, social media is rapidly moving up the boardroom agenda. More than 70 percent of organizations operating around the world now active on social networks and there seems to be little doubt that social media is widely [...]


       Posted on December 7th, 2011

Transfer Pricing Perspectives: Sustainable transfer pricing in an era of growth and business transformation

New trends in the transfer pricing environment, coupled with increased scrutiny from revenue authorities, mean companies have to work hard to keep abreast of the ever-changing landscape.

Momentum is building with companies aligning and rationalising their business supply chains, tax, and legal operating models to deliver sustainable financial benefits. Pressure to combat tax-driven business [...]


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