Central Banks Reassess Policy Amid Oil Shock

Escalating conflict in the Middle East is presenting a renewed challenge for central banks as rising oil prices increase inflation risks while economic growth remains fragile. Crude prices surged after the United

Citigroup Security Unit Faces Governance Questions

Citigroup’s internal security division, established to investigate misconduct and safeguard institutional integrity, is facing scrutiny from employees who say the unit’s operations have at times prioritised protecting the bank from legal and

France Downplays Financial Exposure Risks

France’s financial sector has limited exposure to the escalating Middle East crisis, according to Banque de France governor François Villeroy de Galhau, who also cautioned against reactive monetary policy shifts driven by

Russian Central Bank Challenges EU Freeze

The Bank of Russia has initiated legal proceedings against the European Union over the indefinite freeze of assets imposed in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, marking the first such challenge by

UK Lenders Debate Riskier Revenue Strategies

UK high street banks are at a strategic crossroads as they seek to balance the need to boost fee-based income with the long-standing imperative of disciplined growth models. After delivering robust financial