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 to introduce a 50% tax on inheritances and gifts exceeding 50 million
Shortly after the UK budget, two major US banks unveiled plans to
The British pound strengthened modestly as markets positioned themselves ahead of the
Quantum computing is emerging as a transformative force in banking, with the
European lenders are increasingly deploying incentives to maintain investor interest as the
Major US banks including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Citigroup have abandoned plans to
The European Union has reached a provisional agreement to harmonise core insolvency laws across its
The Bank of England (BoE) on 18 November 2025 announced that the deposit protection limit
In a move that crystallises the changing face of European finance, Openbank – the fully
A modest Japanese fintech start-up has set a bold course: issuing a yen-pegged stablecoin that
Under the Donald Trump administration, the U.S. has enjoyed the unusual combination of a booming
In Frankfurt, Isabel Schnabel’s recent speech marked a quiet turning point in how the European
The Bank of England’s latest policy meeting ended in a knife-edge decision that keeps the
British banking shares surged after reports confirmed that Chancellor Rachel Reeves will likely spare the sector from new tax hikes in the upcoming budget – a decision that immediately lifted confidence across
The UK government’s new pilot scheme marks a decisive shift in the intersection of finance and social policy. For the first time, people without fixed addresses, including those experiencing homelessness, will be able to open bank accounts through a partnership
Japan’s digital asset market is entering a defining phase. As the value of crypto holdings climbs past ¥5 trillion (US $33 billion), optimism among
Fintech innovation is reshaping how individuals prepare for retirement, expanding access to private markets that were once reserved for institutional investors. As digital wealth
Brazil’s central bank has introduced a sweeping set of regulatory reforms aimed at strengthening oversight of fintechs and tightening safeguards against financial crime. The move marks one of the most significant overhauls of the country’s financial supervision framework in recent years, reflecting a shift
The United States’ journey towards open banking has hit a critical pause after a federal injunction temporarily halted the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) long-awaited rule on consumer data access. Designed to give customers full control over their financial data, the regulation promised to
A landmark collaboration between global fintech platform Afriex and Visa is reshaping the future of cross-border payments, introducing a new era of real-time financial connectivity. By integrating Visa Direct through its banking partners, Afriex can now facilitate instant transfers to over 160 markets –
Europe’s evolving stance on digital assets is taking a sharper turn as France proposes to classify cryptocurrencies as “unproductive wealth,” placing them under wealth tax frameworks traditionally reserved for luxury assets. This marks a significant policy shift, signalling that governments are ready to treat
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
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a sharp warning to banks and payment providers, demanding tighter safeguards to combat the rising tide of romance fraud. Following a comprehensive review of
In the fast-evolving world of corporate finance, merchant banks are becoming increasingly crucial. Unlike traditional retail banks, which cater to the general public, merchant banks specialise in offering high-end financial services tailored
HSBC’s proposed acquisition of the remaining 40 per cent stake in Hang Seng Bank marks one of its most significant strategic moves in Asia in recent years. Valued at approximately US$13.6 billion,
UBS Group has doubled down on its commitment to shareholder payouts, even as Swiss regulators prepare to tighten capital requirements in the wake of the Credit Suisse collapse. Under the leadership of
A new report from Standard Chartered has sent ripples through the financial world, warning that stablecoins could drain as much as $1 trillion from emerging market banks within the next three years.
The reinsurance world has long operated behind the scenes – essential to the functioning of global insurance markets, yet often invisible to all but industry insiders. But as risk becomes more complex
Private credit has evolved from a niche alternative to a mainstream force, yet its explosive growth in mature markets has begun to reveal limits. As competition tightens and returns compress in the
The European Central Bank is moving to streamline regulation by proposing a reduction in capital buffers and simpler compliance rules for smaller lenders across the eurozone. Vice-President Luis de Guindos has emphasised
The landscape of retail investing is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into financial advisory services. As AI tools like ChatGPT approach their third anniversary, approximately one in ten retail investors are turning to
India’s digital payment landscape is set for a major upgrade with the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) announcement of new guidelines aimed at strengthening
The Prudential Regulation Authority has proposed a significant reduction in financial reporting obligations, aiming to cut 37 templates currently submitted by banks. The move,
Deutsche Bank has thrown its support behind the creation of the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), a global initiative designed to finance rearmament