Deutsche Bank has thrown its support behind the creation of the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), a global initiative designed to finance rearmament and strengthen national defence capabilities. The proposed bank, led by a coalition of former NATO advisors, senior military leaders, and
In a groundbreaking development for the banking sector, Swiss banks UBS, PostFinance,
On September 16, 2025, European financial markets showed caution, with the pan-European
Revolut has introduced a new ‘Pay by Bank’ feature, allowing merchants to
HSBC and Deutsche Bank have revised their forecasts for the Bank of
The European Central Bank and the People’s Bank of China have renewed their bilateral currency
In a significant move towards modernising its financial infrastructure, Japan Post Bank has announced plans
Poland’s central bank is widely expected to trim its benchmark interest rate by a quarter
Christine Lagarde has raised a stark warning that the credibility of global markets could be
European banks are currently navigating a rare and lucrative phase, buoyed by favourable interest rates
The Bank of Japan is once again at the centre of attention as policymakers balance
Argentina’s central bank has sharply increased reserve requirements for lenders, lifting the benchmark ratio by
Credit Suisse surprised analysts with a stronger-than-expected profit performance, signalling resilience amid ongoing market volatility.
At the 2025 Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey placed the spotlight on the UK’s labour market as a defining challenge for long-term growth. He warned that a
The U.S. banking sector is facing a pivotal moment as Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman urged institutions to move beyond their “overly cautious mindset” and fully engage with financial technologies such as cryptocurrency, blockchain, and artificial intelligence.
Mediobanca has received approval from the European Central Bank to acquire private bank Banca Generali – a regulatory milestone that strengthens its hand ahead
Banks are beginning to deploy agentic process automation – AI-powered systems that autonomously manage complex, multistep workflows as they move beyond traditional, rules-based robotic
Citigroup is exploring custody and payment services for stablecoins and crypto asset ETFs, signalling a decisive step towards deeper engagement with tokenised finance. The move follows the passage of new U.S. legislation that requires stablecoins to be fully backed by high-quality liquid assets such
Bitcoin has climbed to a record high of around $124,002, propelled by mounting expectations of imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts and an increasingly favourable regulatory climate. The shift in policy signals, from clearer stablecoin rules to the introduction of securities law reforms, has created
The Bank of Japan is coming under intensifying pressure from policymakers, advisers, and even some of its own board members to scrap its reliance on an “underlying inflation” measure that many see as opaque, and to move towards a more transparent, potentially tighter, policy
Australia’s four largest banks have wasted no time in passing on the Reserve Bank’s latest rate cut, offering some much-needed relief to mortgage holders amid persistent cost-of-living pressures. Following the central bank’s 25-basis-point reduction in the cash rate to 3.6 per cent, the lowest
The U.S. banking sector is undergoing a significant regulatory pivot as the Trump administration directs agencies to remove “reputation risk” from their supervisory criteria. Traditionally used to assess whether a bank’s association
UBS made headlines by withdrawing from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), a group formed in 2021 to help financial institutions align their operations with global climate goals. The Swiss bank cited the
The British pound has shown signs of strength in the lead-up to the Bank of England’s (BoE) upcoming policy meeting, reaching its highest level since late July 2025. Investors are closely watching
Metro Bank, a key player in the UK banking landscape, has demonstrated impressive growth in its financial performance for the first half of 2025. Reporting an underlying pre-tax profit of £45.1 million,
Nigeria’s banking sector faces an escalating threat from cyber fraud, which is severely undermining public trust and the integrity of financial institutions. In 2023, the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) reported losses
UBS has agreed to pay $300 million to resolve its involvement in the mis-selling of mortgage-backed securities by Credit Suisse, settling ongoing litigation in the United States. This settlement addresses the final
Euronext has made an all-share offer to acquire Hellenic Exchanges – Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX) for €412.8 million ($472.7 million). The deal, announced on July 31, 2025, involves a share exchange where
In its latest policy decision on July 30, 2025, the Bank of Canada (BoC) opted to keep its key policy interest rate at 2.75%, marking the third consecutive meeting in which it
The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced that, starting in the second half of 2026, it will factor climate-related risks into its lending practices. The new policy will introduce a “climate factor”
Barclays has posted an impressive 23% increase in its first-half profit for 2025, bringing the total to £5.2 billion ($6.94 billion). This significant jump has exceeded analysts’ expectations, underlining the bank’s solid performance amid global market uncertainties. The surge is
The Bank of England (BoE) is re-evaluating its strategy for quantitative tightening (QT) as the rise in government bond yields threatens to undermine market
China’s banking sector is undergoing a strategic overhaul as regulators intensify efforts to stimulate domestic demand and fortify financial resilience. In response to persistent
The European Central Bank (ECB) has opted to hold its key interest rate steady at 2%, marking a pause after a year of monetary