Indonesia not yet ready to join BRICS – Industry roundup: 29 August
by Graham Buck
South Africa "falling behind neighbours"; Investors bearish on yuan's prospects; Eurozone money supply shrinks; StanChartered exits aviation leasing
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US rates outlook in focus at Jackson Hole Economic Symposium – Industry roundup: 24 August
by Graham Buck
Eurozone business activity dips; BRICS invites six new members to join; Credit card delinquencies warning; Risk-sharing facility to support Ukraine
BRICS summit to focus on expansion and de-dollarisation – Industry roundup: 22 August
by Graham Buck
Turkey to exit protected lira scheme; Citi outlines challenges of T+1; ARM files for IPO on Nasdaq; Germany wants tighter foreign investment limits
Modest Q2 growth for eurozone, but recession in Netherlands – Industry roundup: 17 August
by Graham Buck
BAE agrees US$5.55bn acquisition; India pays for UAE oil in rupees; MAS qualified approval for stablecoins; BRICS bank issues first bonds in rand
Russia’s central bank hikes rates to 12% at crisis meeting – Industry roundup: 15 August
by Graham Buck
Japan's economic growth beats forecasts; Argentina devalues and lifts rates; China economic data misses targets; Multinationals expand use of AI
Brazil names its CBDC the Drex – Industry roundup: 10 August
by Graham Buck
mBridge project nears year-end launch; DIversity progress in US firms slows; Japan start-up plans Asia pay network; India to permit vostro accounts;
US faces US$2 trillion ‘corporate debt wall’ warns Goldman – Industry roundup: 8 August
by Graham Buck
Italy's banks face windfall tax; Investors regain appetite for junk; PayPal to launch stablecoin; Ripple platform for carbon market
Markets lower after Fitch downgrades US government debt – Industry roundup: 3 August
by Graham Buck
Argentina debt deal with PBOC; Bank of England hikes rate to 5.25%; ICE relaunches corporate bond product; UBS calls time on Crossfinder
China’s economic recovery still flagging – Industry roundup: 1 August
by Graham Buck
South Korea nearer CBDC pilot; Ripple sees US$10bn blockchain savings; Bank of Italy launches DeFi initiative; UBS drops Credit Suisse Russia clients
Fed resumes rate hikes; ECB to follow – Industry roundup: 27 July
by Graham Buck
Santander plans US expansion; China names new PBOC chief; Investment industry unconvinced by CBDCs; Revival at Rolls-Royce
India the next frontier for global companies: three compelling reasons
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Multinationals and their CEOs, CFOs and treasurers should focus on entering, expanding or investing in India, the new engine for global growth.
China aims to boost private investment – Industry roundup: 25 July
by Graham Buck
JPMorgan's Chase arm to launch in EU; Nigeria adds NFC upgrade to eNaira; UPS resumes talks to avert strike; Algeria applies to BRICS
World Bank chief sees “window of opportunity” for India – Industry roundup: 20 July
by Graham Buck
UK and Turkey to update trade deal; Climate change 'may end 9-5 workday'; China's e-yuan gains traction; SG wins France's first full crypto licence
India and Indonesia plan cross-border payments link – Industry roundup: 18 July
by Graham Buck
Renault chief sounds supply chain alarm; Trade finance robust as growth slows; Trans Pacific trade members view expansion; More Europeans turn to BNPL
China’s super SIM card for digital yuan – Industry roundup: 13 July
by Graham Buck
Borrowing cost gap narrows; RBI promotes digital rupee; Canada hikes rate to 5%; US inflation back at 3%
IPO market strong in Indonesia – Industry roundup: 11 July
by Graham Buck
Thames Water gains lifeline; Lufthansa signs new partnership with Deutsche; South Korea open to new banks; Argentina inflation to 'ease' to 142%
Quantum digital payments move closer – Industry roundup: 6 July
by Graham Buck
BRICS members diverge on expansion; UK proposes voluntary ESG code; Eurozone business activity shrinks; China lenders cut dollar deposit rate
Yield curve inversion sounds recession alarm bell – Industry roundup: 4 July
by Graham Buck
BoA and Citi query Fed stress test result; China slaps curb on chipmaking metals; Asian manufacturing activity slows; Australia keeps rates on hold
Study shows CBDC projects now in 130 countries – Industry roundup: 29 June
by Graham Buck
Executive pay linked to ESG goals; US study focuses on supplier payments; HKMA aims to restructure banking system; Quant launches Overledger Platform
Sustainability and climate reporting standards published – Industry roundup: 27 June
by Graham Buck
Don't underestimate inflation says IMF; US$6.3 billion bid for semiconductor firm; Bundesbank denies bailout report; HSBC HK moves into crypto
EU bank plans debut ‘debt-for-nature’ swap – Industry roundup: 22 June
by Graham Buck
Powell indicates Fed plans more rate hikes; Bank hikes UK rates to 5%; Yuan heads lower against the dollar; India to raise US$244m for infrastructure
IMF works on a central bank digital currencies platform – Industry roundup: 20 June
by Graham Buck
CHAPS transitions to ISO 20022; Hong Kong aims to boost stock market; Thailand debuts green and blue bond; Cyber attack hits European Investment Bank
More US rate hikes to come, says the Fed – Industry roundup: 15 June
by Graham Buck
Investors return to Japan; Clearstream, Consort1 expand repo market access; Lithium is focus of EU-Argentina MOU; Appetite revives for green bonds
China moves to stimulate economy – Industry roundup: 13 June
by Graham Buck
Cheaper money in prospect for UK firms; India and UAE agree trade deal; ANZ aims to expand in India; China plans supply chain expo