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
Regulation & Tax
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
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
Supply chain normality in prospect for 2023 – Industry roundup: 11 October
by Graham Buck
EU commissioner on digital euro; Singapore's ESG impact hub; Mastercard offers Global Treasury Intelligence; SEC OK's new corporate debt fund
Accounting firms warned over substandard work– Industry roundup: 6 October
by Graham Buck
New concerns over shadow banking; HSBC Canada seeks a buyer; EU nations agree CO2 permits; Global trade to slow next year says WTO
WTO chief sees world economy heading towards recession – Industry roundup: 29 September
by Graham Buck
Bank of England bond action costs £65bn; Banque de France reveals CBDC plans; Indian tycoon downbeat on China; Stan Chartered setback in Maersk tussle
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
Germany nationalises its biggest gas importer to safeguard supplies - Industry roundup: 22 September
by Graham Buck
UK hikes rates less than US; DB expects deeper eurozone recession; RBA reveals US$30bn bonds loss; More pain seen for China property sector
Are the EU’s supply chain protection plans too draconian? – Industry roundup: 20 September
by Graham Buck
Saudi Arabia set for strong growth; UK lags on business investment; Endgame for Australia zombie companies; Kyriba launches cash management AI
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
Pressure on gas prices hits euro and pound – Industry roundup: 5 September
by Graham Buck
China’s economic challenge falters; Cardano upgrade on 22 Sept; Amazon moves further into logistics; India anti- money laundering action
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
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
US rate hike adds to pressure on central banks – Industry roundup: 28 July
by Graham Buck
HSBC bosses to face Hong Kong investors; Colombia moves to open banking; US consumer watchdog eyes crypto; Temenos, Wipro extend union
Higher rates and inflation spark corporate bond cancellations – Industry roundup: 19 July
by Graham Buck
South Korea advances CBDC development; Suncorp’s banking unit goes to ANZ; Three new members for BRICS?; Deutsche Bank saves Naviera Armas
EU agrees regulation of crypto assets – Industry roundup: 4 July
by Graham Buck
Italy’s borrowing costs rise; European corporate bond distress; BIS softer stance on Bitcoin; Vauld suspends trading
Pandemic boosted digital payments, says World Bank – Industry roundup: 30 June
by Graham Buck
China seeks longer yuan trading hours, Diageo, Michelin join Russia exodus, Celent on ISO20022 speed bumps, Tencent joins the metaverse.
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
Yellen confident of global unity on corporate tax – Industry roundup: 21 June
by Graham Buck
India to scale-up SWIFT alternative; UK plans buy-now-pay-later rules; Bangladesh considers CBDCs; EU standards for green bonds queried