Climate change to cost German economy billions, warns report– Industry roundup: 7 March
by Graham Buck
UK challenger banks step up SME loans; Citi expands Paris office; Bybit powers crypto Mastercard in EU, UK; Women-led investment firm launches
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European corporates can expect further rate hikes – Industry roundup: 2 March
by Graham Buck
Ghana misses debt restructure target; Brazil's corporate debt load grows; Saudi Arabia green hydrogen funds; Swaps market ready for Libor conversion
“Fab 4” discuss semiconductor global supply chain resilience – Industry roundup: 28 February
by Graham Buck
France and Spain see inflation rise; JPMorgan rejigs Asia credit indexes; Marco Polo declared insolvent; Banga tipped as new World Bank chief
BIS chief says fiat currency has defeated crypto – Industry roundup: 23 February
by Graham Buck
More ECB rate hikes expected; Iraq turns to yuan for China imports; Insurance warning on electric vehicles; Mastercard Anzac crypto payments
Europe’s central banks to reveal cost of QE binge – Industry roundup: 21 February
by Graham Buck
US, China most exposed to climate damage; Investors keen for corporate debt; India capital markets impasse; China banks keep rates on hold
China moves to support post- zero Covid recovery – Industry roundup: 16 February
by Graham Buck
CFOs braced for slower growth; Avaya files for bankruptcy again; World Bank chief to step down; Markets “riding US$1 trillion liquidity wave”
Major global companies “guilty of greenwashing” – Industry roundup: 14 February
by Graham Buck
China to keep green bond issue lead; Money managers expect sticky inflation; Emirates to launch a CBDC; Nine banks fund Carbonplace
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
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