Rising Interest Rates: Challenges & Opportunities for Insurers
Navigating Rising Interest Rates: Challenges and Opportunities for the Insurance Sector The insurance industry, a cornerstone of financial stability, is facing a rapidly shifting landscape as global interest rates climb. In the US, the Federal Reserve’s sustained monetary tightening has pushed borrowing costs to multi-decade highs. Meanwhile, in the UK, long-term borrowing costs have surged in January albeit they retreated somewhat mid-month. These dynamics present both opportunities for investment returns and challenges in managing liabilities and customer expectations. …
US Banks Announce Q4 Profits
Companies digest Q4 US Banks Profit Announcements The fourth quarter of 2024 has showcased robust financial performances among leading U.S. banks, reflecting a dynamic economic environment and strategic adaptability. Of most relevance to CFO’s and Finance Leaders is their banks net interest margin income and how this impacts on corporations and US businesses. Higher net interest margins eat into the profits of their customers. …
Interest Rate Headwinds Hit Airline Sector
Interest Rate Headwinds Hit Airline Sector Bankhawk, January 2025 The Airline industry faces significant headwinds as global interest rates remain elevated. With central banks maintaining tight monetary policies, airlines often reliant on debt for operations, fleet expansion, and leasing are encountering heightened financial pressures. For financial decision-makers in the aviation sector, understanding the interplay between interest rates and corporate strategy is more critical than ever. …
UK Bank Interest Rates Uncovered: Latest Bank of England Statistics
January 2025: The latest Bank of England data highlights continued concerns for UK businesses: the effective interest rates on corporate banking arrangements remain misaligned with the higher base rates in 2024. …
UK Businesses Missing Out on Bank Interest Rate Opportunities
Recent Bank of England data highlights a growing concern for UK businesses: the effective interest rates on corporate banking arrangements remain misaligned with the higher base rates. …
FDIC – US Bank Profits Rise Steadily in 2024
FDIC – Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Quarterly Banking Profile: Second Quarter 2024 ‘Extracts’ and Bankhawk Commentary …
Interest Rate Drama is Distracting Companies and Costing Them Money and Control
Over the past few days there has been much media over-reaction to the failure of the US Federal Reserve to reduce interest rates, much from vested interests. This creates confusion and can cloud judgements. …
Beyond Adyen and Stripe: Unlocking True Payment Optimisation with POPs
The IDC MarketScape Vendor assessments for Online Payment Platforms and Omni-Channel Payment Platforms were released a couple of weeks ago. …
Cost-Effective Solutions: Optimizing Payment Channels for a European Telecom Giant
Bankhawk’s client is UK&Ireland companies of a major European mobile operator. The combined revenue of the UK&Ireland operations is $8bn. …
The UK’s Payments Regulator Calls out Visa and Mastercard for Fee Increases but Stops Short of any Real Action?
The UK’s PSR has just published its interim findings into Card Scheme Fees. Here’s a short summary and some context until I read in more detail….. …
