Innovative technology for corporate and investment bankers

The global economy is recovering quickly from Covid-19, creating exciting opportunities in the corporate and investment banking market. Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity has reached record highs this year, driven not only by the improved economic conditions but by companies that have performed well during the pandemic, lower interest rates and rising share prices. Despite these positive developments, the usual challenges remain. Bankers still have to work hard to win M&A deals and to sell their capital raising, securities trading and other services. They have to focus closely on efficiency and productivity gains to maximise profits. And they have to avoid tripping up in a hazardous regulatory landscape.

The challenges

What are the main difficulties facing corporate and investment banks as they bounce back after the pandemic? Has it become harder to build client relationships? What obstacles stand in the way of winning M&A and other business? Why is it such a struggle to improve operational efficiency and productivity?

Technology

What role is IT playing in boosting productivity, gaining insights into customers and building better relationships? How important is data and AI-driven data analytics for customer management? What are the most exciting fintech innovations taking place right now? What is preventing banks getting the most out of their technology?

Social and the environmental issues

How has stakeholder capitalism changed investment banks’ approach to M&A deals and their other business activities?

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