DDoS incident disrupts France’s postal and banking services ahead of Christmas
France’s national postal service, La Poste, confirmed that a suspected cyberattack disrupted its websites and mobile applications days…
Fourth Annual Joint Conference of the Deutsche Bundesbank, European Central Bank and Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago on CCP Risk Management
On 22 March 2022 the European Central Bank (ECB) hosted the fourth annual joint conference of the Deutsche…
Sterling keeps rising after the Bank of England raised the bar on rate cuts
LONDON, Dec 22 (Reuters) – The pound rose on Monday, building on gains made last week after the…
Why 2026 Could be Another Good Year for UK Bond Investors
Key TakeawaysThe Bank of England’s next moves on interest rates will be critical to UK government bond performance…
Bank of Italy cuts Italian 2026 growth outlook on US tariffs, strong euro
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Mortgage borrowers jump the gun on Bank of England rate cut – new data
Mortgage borrowers did not wait for the Bank of England’s confirmation before acting in December, with new data…
Banking and Finance Law LLM students visit the Bank of England
Published: 19 December 2025 The visit was focused on the history of the Bank of England, the evolution…
Italy’s gold gambit – Oman Observer
Italy’s government has proposed an amendment to the 2026 budget law stating that the gold held by the…
Bundesbank study: What is cash acceptance like in Germany?
Cash remains the most widely used means of payment in Germany and fulfils important societal functions, including ensuring…
Search Acumen responds to Bank of England’s interest rate cut
In response to the Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates to 3.75%, Andrew Lloyd, Managing Director…
What It Means for UK Mortgage Rates, Savings and Borrowers in 2026
LONDON (21 December 2025) — The Bank of England has cut the UK base rate (Bank Rate) by…
Bank of Italy confirms Italian GDP growth forecasts at 0.5% this year, 0.7% in 2026 — TradingView News
The Italian economy will grow by 0.5% this year and 0.7% in 2026 driven by consumer spending and…