US debt load ended year at US$34 trillion – Industry roundup: 4 January
by Graham Buck
HSBC challenges Revolut and Wise; China's top banks review smaller peers; Goldman raises $650m for life sciences; Mexico kicks off 2024 bond sales
Regulation & Tax
More corporate defaults lie ahead in 2024, warns Fitch – Industry roundup: 29 December
by Graham Buck
Investment banks "face talent crunch"; UK economy to avoid 2024 recession; Turkey's minimum wage rises 49%; Nigeria's competition watchdog fines BAT
South Korea’s semiconductor sector booms – Industry roundup: 28 December
by Graham Buck
S&P expects tough 2024 for US banks; New deputy for China's central bank; AML regulation update for Egypt's banks; Hong Kong rules for stablecoin
India to become world’s third US$10 trillion economy by 2035, report predicts – Industry roundup: 27 December
by Graham Buck
Maersk resumes Red Sea shipments; Clothing sustainability drive in Ireland; France fossil fuels ruling to hit ESG funds; Lidl UK CFO departs
China uses digital currency for gold cross-border payment – Industry roundup: 22 December
by Graham Buck
UK agrees banking deal with Switzerland; Turkey's interest rate hits 42.5%; Brazil's 2024 growth outlook trimmed; Canada approves RBC-HSBC deal
Japan ending 2023 with rates still negative – Industry roundup: 20 December
by Graham Buck
UK inflation falls to 3.9%; Norway advances CBDC pilot; BNP Paribas signs new securitisation; Philippines incentives for sustainable finance
Operation Prosperity Guardian to protect Red Sea shipping – Industry roundup: 19 December
by Graham Buck
Buliish growth outlook for China and India; Germany's business sentiment worsens; Cambridge Uni could drop Barclays; HK seeks more digital green bonds
USDC ranked as strongest stablecoin by S&P Global – Industry roundup: 14 December
by Graham Buck
DWS forms euro stablecoin j-v; US households are cash resilient; UK payments regulator wants card fees cap; Japan urged to speed up digital yen
UK cash usage up after prolonged decline – Industry roundup: 7 December
by Graham Buck
Australia and Canada hold rates; Italy and South Korea partner on CBDC; BlackRock expects more volatile era; Japan's major firms upbeat
Hong Kong and Thailand link rapid payment systems – Industry roundup: 5 December
by Graham Buck
Gold set to remain at record highs; Chase tipped as new Apple Card partner; US call for cash flow accuracy; Qataris halve stake in Barclays
COP28 begins with focus on climate finance – Industry roundup: 30 November
by Graham Buck
China factory data dips again; Deutsche Bank downbeat for 2024; Eurozone corporate lending drops; Climate change impacts grocery bills
China bank-backed dollar bond sales tumble – Industry roundup: 28 November
by Graham Buck
Japan's inflation edges higher; Metro Bank rescue approved; Invest America initiative gains traction; CBA draws Australia's young tycoons
Turkey’s central bank set for further rate hike – Industry roundup: 23 November
by Graham Buck
Europe's gas supplies vulnerable; Eurozone banks "show signs of stress"; Canada plans 2024 open banking push; UK growth to remain tepid
IMF chief Georgieva sees CBDCs replacing cash over time – Industry roundup: 16 November
by Graham Buck
Japan's negative rates may end in 2024; SAP: Europe to up sustainability spend; EBRD urges €4bn capital increase; Mastercard, NEC pair on biometrics
Argentina’s economic outlook still murky – Industry roundup: 24 October
by Graham Buck
US 10-year Treasury yield at 16-year high; Priorities for G7 Osaka summit; Nigeria sees liquidity crunch relief; Security new 'S' of ESG
Digital euro moves a step closer – Industry roundup: 19 October
by Graham Buck
US-China chip battle escalates; Egypt first with panda bond; Shell abandons carbon offset targets; Warning on Treasury bond market
China’s Belt and Road initiative marks first 10 years – Industry roundup: 17 October
by Graham Buck
Israel's banks offer financial relief; RBA sees tokenised asset savings; South Korea fines for naked shorting; Industrial park promotes digital yuan
Hong Kong aims to revive status as financial hub – Industry roundup: 12 October
by Graham Buck
Bank of Israel head to stay on; UK economy sees modest growth; China agrees Sri Lanka debt deal; Nigeria defends the eNaira
EU’s plans for wholesale CBDC “imminent” – Industry roundup: 5 October
by Graham Buck
EY and Microsoft to teach green skills; Japan's FSA to stress test banks; SoftBank chief expects AGI within 10 years; Kenya seeks advice on Eurobond
Companies lagging on ESG assurance preparations – Industry roundup: 3 October
by Graham Buck
Brazil nears digital ID launch; Tokyo to begin carbon credits trade; Apple Wallet UK adds account checks; Helipay mulls Russia payments deal
World Bank “could boost lending to developing countries” – Industry roundup: 28 September
by Graham Buck
Italy dilutes windfall tax plan; Tencent joins CBDC interoperability pilot; New US government shutdown near; Spain fines Big Four for overworked staff
Blue bonds gaining traction in Asia-Pacific – Industry roundup: 19 September
by Graham Buck
Swift-Wise partnership launches at Sibos; Deutsche Bank offers crypto custody; Citi report on cross-border payments; NAB to exit Hong Kong
Three central banks test Swift’s CBDC connector – Industry roundup: 14 September
by Graham Buck
ECB raises key rates by 0.25%; Visa Cross-Border Solutions launches; MSCI opens Sustainability Institute; Adyen gets clearance for embedded finance
EC reduces eurozone growth forecast – Industry roundup: 12 September
by Graham Buck
Dimon attacks bank capital proposals; RBI aims to boost digital rupee; Japan hints at end to negative rates; HSBC calls time on Russian business