JPMorgan Bankers Maintained Post-Client Epstein Ties

Newly released documents have revealed that senior bankers at JPMorgan Chase maintained professional interactions with Jeffrey Epstein after the bank formally terminated him as a client in 2013, raising renewed scrutiny over governance and relationship management within major financial institutions. The documents show that

Banks Oppose Crypto Access To Fed Payments

U.S. banking lobby groups have formally objected to proposals that would allow cryptocurrency and fintech firms direct access to the Federal Reserve’s payment systems, in a dispute that is reshaping debate over

Canadian Open Banking Framework Reshapes Banking

Canada’s federal government has confirmed that 2026 will mark the formal launch of its long-awaited consumer-driven banking framework, introducing a structural shift in how financial data is accessed and controlled. The move positions open banking as a defining development for

Smart Banking Transforms Commercial Finance

Smart banking is gaining traction among Nigerian entrepreneurs as business owners increasingly adopt digital financial tools that offer real-time transparency, control and simplicity in managing funds. According to report, smart banking services allow users to monitor account balances at a glance, track the flow

Stablecoins threaten traditional banking deposits

U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins could siphon as much as $500 billion out of the deposits of U.S. banks by the end of 2028, according to a fresh analysis from Standard Chartered, highlighting intensifying competitive pressure from digital assets on conventional banking business models. The bank’s

ECB Eases Rules To Support Banks In Resolution

The European Central Bank has revised its crisis management guidelines to permit liquidity support for banks that are in the process of resolution, a move aimed at strengthening stability in the eurozone’s banking system. The change addresses a recognised gap in the EU’s framework

Hong Kong Doubles Yuan Liquidity To Banks

Hong Kong’s financial authorities have announced a substantial expansion of yuan liquidity provision to banks, a policy move aimed at reinforcing the city’s role as a leading offshore hub for China’s currency and supporting broader efforts to internationalise the renminbi. The Hong Kong Monetary

Europe’s Payments Sovereignty Faces Structural Gaps

Europe’s reliance on foreign-controlled payment systems has emerged as a material financial stability and sovereignty issue, exposing a weakness in the bloc’s broader independence strategy. Recent political warnings have drawn attention to

New York Consumer Rules Reshape Fintech Strategy

Fintech companies operating in and beyond New York are recalibrating strategy in response to a comprehensive overhaul of state consumer protection regulations, setting a new benchmark for oversight of digital financial services.

Trump Threatens JPMorgan Legal Action Over Debanking

President Donald Trump announced his intention to pursue legal action against JPMorgan Chase, asserting that the bank “incorrectly and inappropriately DEBANKED” him following the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, according to a

Will central banks add bitcoin reserves

Central banks are increasingly experimenting with bitcoin and other digital assets as part of broader discussions about reserve diversification, even though mainstream monetary authorities remain cautious about formal adoption. A recent move

Wall Street Investment Banking Revenue Surges

Wall Street is on track for its strongest investment banking performance since the pandemic, driven by a notable rise in fee income among the largest US banks. Analysts and market data suggest

India regulator accuses BofA of information breach

India’s markets regulator has accused Bank of America’s local investment bank unit of breaching insider trading rules and internal confidentiality protocols in connection with a 2024 stock sale, underscoring compliance risks for

Bank of England gold dispute hits finance

The Bank of England’s custody of Venezuelan gold reserves has resurfaced as a contentious financial issue, highlighting the complex intersection of sovereign assets, diplomatic recognition and global financial markets. London holds roughly

AI-Led Inflation Risk Looms For Markets

Global investors are warning that 2026 could bring a significant inflationary challenge driven largely by sustained and heavy investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure and technology, a risk they say remains underappreciated in markets buoyed by AI optimism. Analysts from major

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