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zeb.market.flash: Issue #38

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Our overview of current developments in the global banking market

The first chapter analyses the current situation of the banking sector.
The next chapter looks at the economic situation and key drivers of the banking business. 
Special topic: Money, money, money? – Central banks’ own answer to the crypto boom

You can download the current issue of our zeb.market.flash here.

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Heinz-Gerd Stickling, zeb

Heinz-Gerd Stickling

Partner
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Dr. Ekkehardt Bauer

Senior Manager

Further publications

zeb is a thought leader in the financial services sector. Below you will find a selection of our current publications.

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The impact of geopolitical risks on Swiss Banking
The current geopolitical situation is becoming increasingly uncertain. Geopolitical threats and actions are influencing financial markets, particularly affecting Swiss banks.
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European DLT and Digital Assets Study 2024
The study shows that many institutions have continued to drive their DLT/DA agendas - and that the window for hesitant financial institutions is closing.
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ESG in regional banks
In a world characterized by rapid change, regional banks are facing a multitude of challenges. One of these, which is increasing in importance, is the topic of sustainability or ESG.
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ESG implementation study: Europe’s banks under the microscope
Between ecological ambition and economic reality
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Digital euro
Although uncertainties remain, banks can start preparing.
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Psychological safety in organizations
Psychological safety is finding its way onto the agenda of decision-makers, also in the financial services industry. It promotes a positive corporate culture and thus the company’s success.
Branch Design
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The bank branch of the future
By physically showcasing the bank’s value proposition, the branch of the future becomes a place for interaction, collaboration and community.
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zeb.market.flash. Issue #48: A splendid start into a potentially challenging year
Commercial real estate in turmoil and vulnerability of Western European banks.
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zeb.market.flash. Issue #47: Caution is advised despite positive outlook
2024 – transitional year to a new equilibrium.
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zeb.market.flash. Issue #46: Rate hike cycle coming to an end
The central banks’ balancing act of tackling inflation without stalling the economy is going into the next round.
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Corporate Banking Study 10.0
This corporate banking study reveals how to take full advantage of these opportunities – and in which three fields of action you need to set the course for growth.
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Sustainability regulation in the financial center Switzerland
How banks in Switzerland can prepare for possible future regulations
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Bank crashes in 2023
Misfortune or systemic imbalance?  Lessons and consequences of recent bank failures for banking supervision in the euro area.
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zeb.market.flash. Issue #45: Regulatory gaps between the U.S. and the euro area.
The banking turmoil in March 2023 caused some U.S. banks to fail, while euro area banks remained stable. Our detailed comparison reveals existing regulatory gaps between midsized U.S. banks and euro area banks.
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zeb.market.flash. Issue #44: Banking turmoil raises old familiar questions
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse in March 2023 caused significant turmoil in global banking and beyond.
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Private Banking Study Austria 2022
Our analysis of the private banking market in Germany identified challenges and opportunities in times of crisis.
MarketFlash#43: Value drivers in banking
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zeb.market.flash. Issue #43: Value drivers in banking
With challenging times ahead, banks start to brace themselves amidst bleak economic outlook. But the question remains: is there a universal framework of value drivers?
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RPA Study
Challenges and success factors for realizing the full potential of Robotic Process Automation.
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Retail ESG Study Austria
How banks can contribute to reducing the energy consumption of buildings – and benefit from it.
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Retail Study Switzerland
How banks can contribute to reducing the energy consumption of buildings – and benefit from it.
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zeb.market.flash. Issue #42: Rebirth of the deposit business
How did the deposit business fare in the past, how will it develop and what is the current playing field across Europe? Is a “battle for deposits” looming?
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Q1 2022: Post-war economic perspectives and impact on banks
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Transformation Study 2022
Why the effort of establishing a culture of success pays off.
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Q4 2021: The green investment challenge for banks.
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Mortgage – last bastion for banks?
How banks ensure returns from construction financing by improving their access to customers.
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Corporate Banking Study 9.0
Green loans and digital solutions are driving growth after the crisis.
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Financial planning in an agile bank
The agile banking race is on and will not leave financial planning unchanged.
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zeb.market.flash: Issue #37
Q2 2021: Promising first half for the banking sector
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How to fight financial crime
Stop the money flow from illegal activities and disrupt the criminals involved with advanced analytics.
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zeb.market.flash: Issue #36
Q1 2021: Inflation on the horizon – bank stocks are rallying
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Cloud or out
More and more companies are taking the step from limited cloud pilots to a more comprehensive use.
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Cyber Security
Only with a multidimensional approach do banks have a chance of surviving in the digital threat situation.
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European Banking Study 2020, 1st edition
How COVID-19 might affect Europe´s banks.
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Sustainability Study 2020
Rising demand is changing the banking business for good.
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Robotic Process Automation Study
Study and new simulation tool: Check out the potentials of  your processes.
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Mobile banking for retail banks
Success factors from our current benchmarking.
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Pricing Excellence—choosing the right pricing strategy
How to successfully introduce an overall customer pricing system.
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European Banking Study 2020: the climate edition
Climate change and its impact on banking.
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Bankers home alone
Exclusive survey: How ist the financial industry working during the pandemic?
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Agile Readiness Study
Agility—the greatest misunderstanding of our time. Read more about the key findings in our latest study.
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An industry caught between tradition and new technology.
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Private Banking Pricing Pulse Check
Service-oriented pricing framework as a lever.
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European Banking Study 2019
Profitability remains the core problem of European banks; consistent digitization a success factor.
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Digital Pulse Check 3.0
Banks need to win customers over on the digital front
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Big Data and Analytics
Big data & analytics is not a necessary evil for financial services, but gains a footing for their economic future.
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European Retail Banking Study 2019
Banks can considerably improve their profitability if they concentrate on their traditional strengths.
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European Asset Management Study 2019
The European asset management industry needs to become more cost-efficient to ensure profitable growth.
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Corporate Banking Study 6.0
In the end, the digitally networked bank wins.
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Your way to Pricing Excellence
The greatest lever for an improved profitability of financial institutions
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The European CFO in Financial Services
The CFO as Chief Future Officer—the new role of bank CFOs.
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Towards banking-as-a-service
Cloud-based service models taking over the banking industry.
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Private Banking in a digital world
Digital transformation is about to shake the world of private banking to its very core.
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Private banking services offered by regional cooperative banks
Profitability analysis based on a business case.
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Regional banks facing digitalization, regulatory and low interest rate challenges
How savings banks and cooperative banks remain profitable .
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Your way to Pricing Excellence, 2nd edition
Pricing is the biggest lever for profitability.
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Self-development
Sustainable change of teams and cultures.
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Social interaction in securities investments
A behavioral-scientific consideration and empirical analysis of collaborative recommendation systems.
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CFO Study 2024
Current assessment and fields of application for AI in financial organisations.
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Mobile Banking Austria
Success factors from our current benchmarking.