In Frankfurt, Isabel Schnabel’s recent speech marked a quiet turning point in how the European Central Bank envisions its role in a post-crisis, post-QE era. Speaking at the ECB Conference on Money Markets, she outlined a strategy of “quantitative normalisation” – not tightening –
The Bank of England’s latest policy meeting ended in a knife-edge decision
British banking shares surged after reports confirmed that Chancellor Rachel Reeves will
The UK government’s new pilot scheme marks a decisive shift in the
Japan’s digital asset market is entering a defining phase. As the value
Fintech innovation is reshaping how individuals prepare for retirement, expanding access to private markets that
Brazil’s central bank has introduced a sweeping set of regulatory reforms aimed at strengthening oversight
The United States’ journey towards open banking has hit a critical pause after a federal
A landmark collaboration between global fintech platform Afriex and Visa is reshaping the future of
Europe’s evolving stance on digital assets is taking a sharper turn as France proposes to
Africa’s fintech revolution has entered a new phase as Nigerian-born Moniepoint secured an additional $90
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a sharp warning to banks and payment
In the fast-evolving world of corporate finance, merchant banks are becoming increasingly crucial. Unlike traditional
HSBC’s proposed acquisition of the remaining 40 per cent stake in Hang Seng Bank marks one of its most significant strategic moves in Asia in recent years. Valued at approximately US$13.6 billion,
UBS Group has doubled down on its commitment to shareholder payouts, even as Swiss regulators prepare to tighten capital requirements in the wake of the Credit Suisse collapse. Under the leadership of Chief Executive Sergio Ermotti, the bank is signalling
A new report from Standard Chartered has sent ripples through the financial world, warning that stablecoins could drain as much as $1 trillion from
The reinsurance world has long operated behind the scenes – essential to the functioning of global insurance markets, yet often invisible to all but
Private credit has evolved from a niche alternative to a mainstream force, yet its explosive growth in mature markets has begun to reveal limits. As competition tightens and returns compress in the West, fund managers are steering their capital towards emerging economies, enticed by
The European Central Bank is moving to streamline regulation by proposing a reduction in capital buffers and simpler compliance rules for smaller lenders across the eurozone. Vice-President Luis de Guindos has emphasised that the reform would introduce proportionality, meaning banks will be regulated according
The landscape of retail investing is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into financial advisory services. As AI tools like ChatGPT approach their third anniversary, approximately one in ten retail investors are turning to chatbots for stock selection,
India’s digital payment landscape is set for a major upgrade with the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) announcement of new guidelines aimed at strengthening the security of digital transactions. Starting from April 1, 2026, the central bank will allow financial institutions to adopt risk-based
The Prudential Regulation Authority has proposed a significant reduction in financial reporting obligations, aiming to cut 37 templates currently submitted by banks. The move, now under consultation, is intended to reduce compliance
Deutsche Bank has thrown its support behind the creation of the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), a global initiative designed to finance rearmament and strengthen national defence capabilities. The proposed bank,
In a groundbreaking development for the banking sector, Swiss banks UBS, PostFinance, and Sygnum have successfully completed the first legally binding interbank payment using a public blockchain. This achievement, confirmed by the
On September 16, 2025, European financial markets showed caution, with the pan-European STOXX 600 index slipping 0.13%. This decline was largely driven by a 1% drop in bank and insurance stocks –
Revolut has introduced a new ‘Pay by Bank’ feature, allowing merchants to accept payments directly from consumers’ bank accounts. This innovation aims to disrupt the traditional card-based payment system by offering a
HSBC and Deutsche Bank have revised their forecasts for the Bank of England’s (BoE) rate cuts, postponing expectations due to ongoing inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. HSBC now projects that the BoE
The European Central Bank and the People’s Bank of China have renewed their bilateral currency swap arrangement, extending the €45 billion facility until October 2028. Designed to give euro area banks access
In a significant move towards modernising its financial infrastructure, Japan Post Bank has announced plans to launch a digital yen (DCJPY) by the end of fiscal year 2026. This initiative comes at
Poland’s central bank is widely expected to trim its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point this week, easing it to 4.75 per cent. The anticipated move continues a
Christine Lagarde has raised a stark warning that the credibility of global markets could be shaken if the independence of the US Federal Reserve comes under political attack. Speaking just as speculation grows over President Donald Trump’s attempt to unseat
European banks are currently navigating a rare and lucrative phase, buoyed by favourable interest rates and strong earnings, creating what analysts are calling the
The Bank of Japan is once again at the centre of attention as policymakers balance inflationary pressures with global trade uncertainty. Board member Junko
Argentina’s central bank has sharply increased reserve requirements for lenders, lifting the benchmark ratio by 3.5 percentage points to about 45%, in a move