China to establish renminbi clearing in Brazil – Industry roundup: 9 February
by Graham Buck
HSBC launches e-commerce digital payments in HK; Deutsche Bank eyes two crypto stakes; AI-powered crypto in demand; China to access Russian titanium
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Digital pound “likely before 2030” – Industry roundup: 7 February
by Graham Buck
Roubini predicts challenge to USD; Volatile dollar raises hedging cost; Australia lifts bank rate to 3.35%; Bond scarcity fears in Europe
China to expand digital yuan testing – Industry roundup: 2 February
by Graham Buck
UK issues plans to regulate crypto; Gmail creator sees ChatGPT ousting Google; Eurozone and UK hike interest rates; Raiffeisen earns more from Russia
EU seeks tighter rules on bank’s crypto holdings – Industry roundup: 26 January
by Graham Buck
Canada’s 4.50% rate could mark peak; LatAm leaders request more funding; South Korea corporate bond sales dip; HK banks offer sweeteners to staff
India may give Visa and Mastercard access to its payments market – Industry roundup: 19 January
by Graham Buck
Bank of America chief promotes ESG; Deutsche Bank's CNY1bn Panda Bond; Saudi J-v targets strategic minerals; Five evolving cybercrime trends
Bayer to shift focus away from Europe – Industry roundup: 17 January
by Graham Buck
American firms turn to convertible bonds; Thailand to allow virtual banks; Standard Chartered upbeat on India; US creates digital assets body
World’s central banks go for gold – Industry roundup: 12 January
by Graham Buck
Global shipping costs ease; Olam announces plan for dual listing; European retailers accused of exploitation; Plug pulled on Sun Cable project
Dubai outlines growth ambitions for next 10 years – Industry roundup: 10 January
by Graham Buck
France regulator issues 2023 action plan; Japan's PM on working with central bank; WEF questions blockchain; BBVA expands via Central America partner
New year begins with major green bond offerings – Industry roundup: 5 January
by Graham Buck
Air France-KLM opts for ESG bonds; Bike producer backpedals from China; TCH taps SWIFT for its new chief; Denmark's cashless banks deter criminals
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
European Union agrees carbon border tax – Industry roundup: 15 December
by Graham Buck
Competition in UK’s FX market; Brazil plans 2024 launch of CBDC; European central banks announce rate hikes; Argos Blockchain struggles for cash
IEA calls for Europe gas action plan next winter – Industry roundup: 13 December
by Graham Buck
Australia acts on climate change; ESMA proposals pose challenge; Deutsche Bank to re-join LBMA; Fines on FTSE100 firms quadruple
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
Eighth successive hike takes Australia‘s interest rate to 3.1% – Industry roundup: 6 December
by Graham Buck
IBM and Maersk shutter TradeLens; Bulk ships "transporting food cargoes"; Fit For The Future study issued; Mastercard and Vesta in LatAm partnership
US survey finds most states pro-cashless – Industry roundup: 1 December
by Graham Buck
Oil price projections for 2023; Wider band for China's yuan likely; Binance re-enters Japan via acquisition; Goldman redeploys London traders to Milan
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
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
Cash is still king for many Indians – Industry roundup: 8 November
by Graham Buck
NY Fed positive on digital dollar; BIS issues central bank FX survey; PayPal supports Apple's Tap to Pay; SEC outlines proposals for open-end funds
China set to retain grip on global rare earths supply – Industry roundup: 3 November
by Graham Buck
Bank of England hikes rate by 0.75%; Singapore's MAS explores retail CBDC; Call for crackdown on shadow banks; Canada ISO 20022 delay
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