Credit markets across Asia are showing growing signs of stress, as heightened global trade tensions spill into fixed-income instruments. The strain follows the U.S. administration’s sweeping import tariffs, which have roiled investor
European financial markets experienced significant declines following the United States’ implementation of extensive import tariffs, which have intensified global trade tensions and raised concerns about a potential economic downturn. The Dow Jones
Former Bank of Japan (BOJ) board member Makoto Sakurai suggests that the central bank may implement another interest rate hike in 2025, potentially in April or June, raising the short-term rate from
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has expressed concerns that the United States’ recent tariff policies may significantly hinder global economic growth. In its semi-annual Financial Stability Review, the RBA highlighted that
UBS has completed the merger of Credit Suisse’s service company entities in India into its own UBS Business Solutions arm, consolidating a combined workforce of roughly 24,000 employees. This marks a key
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has launched a dedicated Technology Hub in Seattle, aiming to enhance its technological capabilities and accelerate the adoption of advanced solutions, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI).
Standard Chartered has rolled out a new generative AI platform, ‘SC GPT,’ across 41 markets in a major step toward scaling AI capabilities throughout its global operations. The tool is being made
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, to investigate the application
Quintet Private Bank, a Luxembourg-based wealth management firm backed by members of Qatar’s Al Thani royal family, is accelerating its expansion across Europe through an aggressive hiring campaign. The bank is currently
Spanish energy utility Endesa has announced a substantial share buyback program worth up to €2 billion (approximately $2.15 billion), set to run through the end of 2027. The move reflects the company’s
