How investment banks can tap opportunities in 2015

EARLY in the new year, it is natural to forecast what lies ahead for the investment banking industry. There are opportunities on the horizon waiting to be tapped.

Although a highly-regulated environment has become the new normal, this is not necessarily a hindrance to business. Initiatives such as Asean Exchanges create new investment opportunities for customers, but banks must remain abreast of the additional requirements that arise. They should look at the entire business and ensure that regulatory reporting is consistent and information is readily available across the business. For many banks, this may involve revamping their core banking platform.

Another challenge is the way banks look at collateral management. Banks are already developing algorithms that assess collateral needs accurately. The next step is for banks to integrate these new models seamlessly with existing capabilities.