What is PSD2? The second EU Payment Services Directive (PSD2) builds on the first such Directive (PSD1) by providing for the further development of a better-integrated internal market for electronic payments across the EU. PSD2 puts in place a comprehensive framework for payment services, with the objective of making payments within the EU
Know-How spotlight: Climate risk, crypto, compliance, and more Know-How is the go-to learning platform for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of finance and stay ahead of the curve. With quarterly updated content written by financial experts, Know-How offers everything you need to stay informed, no matter where you are in your financial
Heavy stock concentration poses indexing problems The relentless secular bull market in tech stocks has led to structurally high index concentration. While this is an age-old market phenomenon, it still poses a challenge for fund managers and index designers, particularly with passive investing having added fuel to the debate around index concentration.
Stablecoins come under increased scrutiny For an asset type often regarded as a “safer” corner of the crypto world, stablecoins have attracted a surprising degree of regulatory scrutiny. While stablecoins are designed to maintain a stable value, their underlying structures and use cases vary, meaning not all stablecoins are created equal. Regulators are
Know-How spotlight: PayTech, crypto, risk management and more Know-How is the go-to learning platform for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of finance and stay ahead of the curve. With quarterly updated content written by financial experts, Know-How offers everything you need to stay informed, no matter where you are in your financial career.
What skills will Asset Managers need in 2025? In an era characterized by rapid advancements in technology, evolving regulatory frameworks, and a growing emphasis on sustainable investing, the asset management industry faces a series of challenges and opportunities. This kind of backdrop sets the stage for a discussion on the skills that will give professionals
The Trade Life Cycle: 5 Key Stages For many, a trade simply refers to the moment that two counterparties engage in a transaction, such as the exchange of cash for a bond in a securities trade or the exchange of two currencies in an FX trade. In reality, for a trade to take place,
Human skills facts and stats you need to know in 2025 Human skills such as collaboration, creativity, and leadership, are now vital to success in the modern working environment. Their growing significance is a direct response to the expanding role of automation and artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting the value of human-centered skills such as
Remote working statistics you need to know in 2025 In early 2020, the world changed dramatically, almost overnight. As organizations have now fully embraced remote work, at Intuition we wanted to gain a better understanding of the numbers behind this work-model shift. During this research, it became clear that the shift to virtual has
Machine learning by the numbers: Its impact on business Machine learning (ML) has emerged as a powerful subset of artificial intelligence (AI), revolutionizing industries across the globe. By leveraging historical data and sophisticated algorithms, machines can now imitate human learning, continuously improving their accuracy and capabilities. The impact of machine learning
