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.
The Bank of England (BoE) on 18 November 2025 announced that the deposit protection limit under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) will be raised to £120,000 per person from the current
In a move that crystallises the changing face of European finance, Openbank – the fully digital arm of Banco Santander – has entered the cryptocurrency arena. The platform now allows Spanish customers
