What is central bank digital currency (CBDC)?
McKinsey & Company
MARCH 1, 2023
CBDCs are digital currencies issued by central banks. McKinsey Explainers BankingTheir value is linked to the issuing country’s official currency.
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African banking: The productivity opportunity
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DECEMBER 6, 2022
African banks can increase their productivity to enhance competitiveness, build resilience, and deliver new value to customers—even in the face of a tightening global business environment. Insights on Financial Services Banking Africa
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With central banks increasingly exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), now is the time for commercial banks to establish their role in a fast-changing landscape.
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With growth diverging again in emerging versus developed economies, banks need to remap their market strategy. Our Insights Banking Strategy Emerging Markets
Australian Banking Association’s CEO faces uncertainty head on
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McKinsey & Company
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