Klarna has extended its partnership with Apple Pay into two of Europe’s largest consumer markets – France and Italy – enabling users to pay via monthly instalments directly through Apple Pay’s checkout
Fintech development across Africa is accelerating as industry growth becomes increasingly anchored in interconnected ecosystems rather than isolated innovation. Collaborations involving startups, banks, mobile operators, investors and regulators are now central to
The Bank of England has reduced the core capital requirement for major UK lenders from fourteen per cent to thirteen per cent, marking the first easing of post crisis standards in more
Swiss voters are preparing to decide on a proposal that would significantly alter how large inheritances and gifts are taxed in one of the world’s most stable financial centres. The initiative seeks
Shortly after the UK budget, two major US banks unveiled plans to significantly increase their footprint in Britain, signalling renewed confidence in the country’s financial-services environment. JPMorgan said it will build a
The British pound strengthened modestly as markets positioned themselves ahead of the UK government’s much-anticipated budget. Financial markets appear cautiously optimistic that the forthcoming measures may avoid overly aggressive tax hikes while
Quantum computing is emerging as a transformative force in banking, with the potential to redefine financial performance across multiple dimensions. According to McKinsey & Company, leading banks are already exploring applications that
European lenders are increasingly deploying incentives to maintain investor interest as the sector’s rally shows signs of stalling. The move comes amid softer earnings and rising concerns over economic growth, prompting banks
Major US banks including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Citigroup have abandoned plans to provide a US$20 billion loan facility to Argentina, according to people familiar with the matter cited by
The European Union has reached a provisional agreement to harmonise core insolvency laws across its 27 member states, seeking to remove legal barriers to cross-border investment and integrate capital markets more deeply.
