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Basel III has reshaped the operating landscape for globally active banks. Although its primary purpose is to strengthen balance sheet resilience through capital requirements, liquidity buffers, and enhanced risk oversight, the framework has also had a significant secondary effect: it has elevated the role of investor and regulatory communication to a strategic level. Financial resilience must not only be achieved internally, but conveyed externally in a manner that is precise, consistent, and globally accessible. This expectation places Investor Relations, Corporate Communications, Regulatory Affairs, and Executive Office functions at the centre of how stakeholder confidence is built and maintained.

Imagine you are dealing with a with a client in Tokyo, you share a product update with them, speak confidently, use clear slides and polished language. The client nods, asks no questions, and thanks you for your time. But the next day, a support ticket appears. The client didn’t understand the new terms. Now they are hesitant to move forward.

That moment is no longer just a customer service issue. It is a compliance risk.

Finance and insurance companies handle vast amounts of sensitive information — from confidential client information to regulatory compliance records and high-value transactions. A single breach can trigger severe consequences, including regulatory fines, loss of trust, and financial damage. In an era of cross-border operations and hybrid teams, the risk of data interception, cyberattacks, and compliance violations has never been higher, especially when multilingual communication is involved. Without a secure, trusted multilingual meeting platform, even confidential meetings can become vulnerable.

Are communication barriers hindering the success of your business? If so, you’re not alone. Many international finance corporations are in the same boat. These organisations face the challenge of crucial information being lost in translation, mainly due to the different linguistic backgrounds of their team members.