Africa’s fintech revolution has entered a new phase as Nigerian-born Moniepoint secured an additional $90 million in funding, extending its latest investment round to $200 million. Backed by Visa, Alphabet’s Google Africa Investment Fund, and Development Partners International, the fast-growing digital bank is positioning
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a sharp warning to
In the fast-evolving world of corporate finance, merchant banks are becoming increasingly
HSBC’s proposed acquisition of the remaining 40 per cent stake in Hang
UBS Group has doubled down on its commitment to shareholder payouts, even
A new report from Standard Chartered has sent ripples through the financial world, warning that
The reinsurance world has long operated behind the scenes – essential to the functioning of
Private credit has evolved from a niche alternative to a mainstream force, yet its explosive
The European Central Bank is moving to streamline regulation by proposing a reduction in capital
The landscape of retail investing is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the integration of
India’s digital payment landscape is set for a major upgrade with the Reserve Bank of
The Prudential Regulation Authority has proposed a significant reduction in financial reporting obligations, aiming to
Deutsche Bank has thrown its support behind the creation of the Defence, Security and Resilience
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 – sectors sensitive to interest rate changes. Investors are
Revolut has introduced a new ‘Pay by Bank’ feature, allowing merchants to accept payments directly from consumers’ bank accounts. This innovation aims to disrupt
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
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 to renminbi liquidity when market conditions tighten, the agreement represents both a
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 a time when the global financial landscape is witnessing a growing shift
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 gradual loosening cycle that began in May, when policymakers cut rates by
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 senior Fed officials, the
European banks are currently navigating a rare and lucrative phase, buoyed by favourable interest rates and strong earnings, creating what analysts are calling the “sweet spot” of banking. As of late August
The Bank of Japan is once again at the centre of attention as policymakers balance inflationary pressures with global trade uncertainty. Board member Junko Nakagawa recently cautioned that despite a trade agreement
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 designed to steady financial markets unsettled by corruption
Credit Suisse surprised analysts with a stronger-than-expected profit performance, signalling resilience amid ongoing market volatility. The Swiss banking giant reported gains that outpaced guidance, reflecting effective cost management, strategic investment decisions, and
At the 2025 Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey placed the spotlight on the UK’s labour market as a defining challenge for long-term growth. He warned that a
The U.S. banking sector is facing a pivotal moment as Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman urged institutions to move beyond their “overly cautious mindset” and fully engage with financial
Mediobanca has received approval from the European Central Bank to acquire private bank Banca Generali – a regulatory milestone that strengthens its hand ahead of a crucial shareholder vote on the deal.
Banks are beginning to deploy agentic process automation – AI-powered systems that autonomously manage complex, multistep workflows as they move beyond traditional, rules-based robotic process automation toward more intelligent, decision-making automation. Unlike
Citigroup is exploring custody and payment services for stablecoins and crypto asset ETFs, signalling a decisive step towards deeper engagement with tokenised finance. The move follows the passage of new U.S. legislation
Bitcoin has climbed to a record high of around $124,002, propelled by mounting expectations of imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts and an increasingly favourable regulatory climate. The shift in policy signals, from clearer stablecoin rules to the introduction of securities
The Bank of Japan is coming under intensifying pressure from policymakers, advisers, and even some of its own board members to scrap its reliance
Australia’s four largest banks have wasted no time in passing on the Reserve Bank’s latest rate cut, offering some much-needed relief to mortgage holders
The U.S. banking sector is undergoing a significant regulatory pivot as the Trump administration directs agencies to remove “reputation risk” from their supervisory criteria.