Global commodity trading “on cusp of next normal”– Industry roundup: 31 January
by Graham Buck
BP trims outlook for energy demand; Nigeria launches AfriGo card; Stan Chartered to open Philippines services hub; Montenegro teams with Ripple
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Insurers withdraw war risk cover for Russia and Ukraine business – Industry roundup: 29-30 December
by Graham Buck
Hong Kong relents on Covid-19; Carmakers lessen dependence on China; Europe's quantitative tightening underway; Little demand for digital yuan
Spain pushes ahead with bank windfall tax – Industry roundup: 22 December
by Graham Buck
US corporates adjust FX risk management; Thai workers sue UK grocer Tesco; RBI chief warns on crypto... while Russia softens its stance
European corporates move nearer four-day working week – Industry roundup: 20 December
by Graham Buck
HSBC ends funding for gas and oil; Hong Kong launches crypto ETFs; Kazakhstan presses ahead with CBDC; US small businesses sign alliance
Nigeria caps ATM cash withdrawals to promote CBDCs – Industry update: 8 December
by Graham Buck
Bank of Canada hikes rate; Biggest gold ETF to use non-UK vaults; Lithium prices ease; LatAm dollar bond sales set to rally
Emerging markets could begin rate cuts by mid-2023 – Industry updates: 29 November
by Graham Buck
China goes for gold over dollar; CLOs bounce back from brief selloff; CBA leads in asset finance; Two contenders remain for Citi Banamex
South Africa and Sweden follow Fed with rate hikes – Industry roundup: 25 November
by Graham Buck
Sweden raises rate to 2.5%; Trafigura upbeat on Europe's gas; Africa's uneven CBDC progress; UK firms' inventories rise
Indonesia plans OPEC-like cartel for nickel – Industry roundup: 24 November
by Graham Buck
US$1bn ASEAN infrastructure fund launch; Nigerian financial market "inadequate"; Convenience stores target card giants; HSBC: Pound set for 2023 rally
CME’s expansion will extend to weekly FX options – Industry roundup: 22 November
by Graham Buck
UK-South Africa infrastructure partnership; Downbeat report from Spain’s Cellnex; India ready for retail CBDC pilot; Stenn addresses trade finance gap
China’s regulators ask banks to report on liquidity - Industry roundup: 17 November
by Graham Buck
Embedded finance grows in MENA; India government bonds regain appeal; Microsoft launches supply chain platform; Allianz adds second trade finance fund
Pay inflation accelerating in Europe – Industry roundup: 10 November
by Graham Buck
Fears as Binance abandons FTX; Blue Mediterranean Partnership launched; Citi cuts investment banking jobs; China property crisis deepens
More US corporates focused on ESG performance – Industry roundup: 1 November
by Graham Buck
Australia ready for more rate hikes; Strong dollar trims corporate earnings; European sovereigns face poor liquidity; Nigeria expects a volatile 2023
Australia’s central bank plans CBDC pilot in 2023 – Industry roundup: 27 September
by Graham Buck
Banks see Hong Kong revenues slide; Ford retools supply chain management; BlackRock-Insurers refine investments; PBOC imposes risk reserve requirement
Warning on Russian malware threat – Industry roundup: 12 September
by Graham Buck
Crisis sees Germany commit to LNG; China's emergency loans revealed; Exit EM government debt says JPMorgan; Bolt abandons Wyre deal
D-Day for crypto market in seven days‘ time – Industry roundup: 8 September
by Graham Buck
China agrees to pay Russia in roubles; Hawkish ECB hikes rates by 0.75%; China corporate bond boom; Contour acquires we.trade assets
China’s declining yuan worries its neighbours – Industry roundup: 6 September
by Graham Buck
Australia hikes rates for a fifth month; Reports predict Italy debt crisis; Ghana reassurance on CBDCs; Abu Dhabi plans bad debt sale
US CBDC moves a step closer with sandbox initiative – Industry roundup: 1 September
by Graham Buck
Japan regulator tightens bank scrutiny; Brazil development bank buys carbon credits; StanChart Singapore digital bank; SWIFT uses predictive analytics
Shell CEO expects prolonged energy crisis – Industry roundup: 30 August
by Graham Buck
China tries to revive growth; India's RBI lifts Amex restriction; Hong Kong sees key workers depart; Doubts raised on Euribor's future
All eyes on inflation at Jackson Hole summit – Industry roundup: 25 August
by Graham Buck
Mastercard launches crypto card in Argentina; UK power grid's contingency exercise; Nigeria push for eNaira; Huawei sees survival focus on cash flow
BlackRock warns SEC on plans to end ESG greenwash – Industry roundup: 23 August
by Graham Buck
EY asks for guidance on 'split-offs; Drought impact grows in China; Cineworld considers Chapter 11; Standard Bank aims to expand
European big names test a reviving corporate bond market – Industry roundup: 16 August
by Graham Buck
Volvo takes opportunity for bond issue; India's PM promises digital revolution; ESMA urges caution on rule change; ESG's growing role in FX analysed
Shipping industry nears emissions reduction deadline– Industry roundup: 2 August
by Graham Buck
China's Belt & Road downsizes in Africa; Barclays to launch Taiwan subsidiary; Carry traders welcome weak euro; Turkey's firms feel the squeeze
Further volatility expected for commodities – Industry roundup: 5 July
by Graham Buck
Ireland "vulnerable" on corporate tax; Caution sees corporate fundraising slip; Three Arrows Capital saga continues; Australia hikes rate a third time
BIS cautions on higher interest rate fallout – Industry roundup: 28 June
by Graham Buck
KPMG launches metaverse platform for staff, Liquidity boost for Saudi banks, Forex hedging costs hit Korea insurers, Suncorp mulls sale of banking arm