Lloyds opens Luxembourg office in cross-border funds push
Lloyds is expanding in Luxembourg in an attempt to deepen its reach in Europe’s cross-border funds market, where…
Iran war to weigh further on slowing Saudi bank credit growth
As financial institutions across the Middle East assess the impact of the Iran conflict, Saudi banks have greater…
How Concentrated Is the Distribution of Banks’ Reserve Balances?
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Iran war wipes €200bn off European bank shares
The Iran war has wiped €200bn off European banks’ aggregate market capitalisation, threatening to erode an 18-year high…
Explainer: What do Trump’s new tariffs mean for markets?
Markets have initially shrugged off the new tariffs announced by President Trump, who has said he will implement…
How US immigration rules could hit banks’ graduate programmes
One of the defining themes of Donald Trump’s presidency is immigration reform. From March this year, a foreign…
ECB faces money market turmoil over unclear liquidity tools, analysts warn
Analysts warn the European Central Bank faces short-term money market turmoil unless it clarifies what tools lenders can…
India’s shadow banking clampdown sparks fears of slower growth
Experts have warned that additional restrictions on India’s financials are stifling lending and curtailing the country’s economic growth…
HSBC investigated by law enforcement in Switzerland, France over alleged money laundering
Law enforcement authorities in Switzerland and France are investigating HSBC’s Swiss private bank in relation to alleged money…
Ukraine’s central bank chief urges investors to help rebuild the country
Ukraine’s central bank governor Andriy Pyshnyi has urged international investors to not “be afraid to invest” in the…
Fitch downgrades outlook for banks in South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand
Banks in South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand are most at risk from Donald Trump’s trade war, according to…
European Commission wants banks to play greater role in securitisation market
The European Commission has published long awaited proposals to boost the role banks play in the securitisations market…