Most countries unprepared for bank failures, watchdog warns
Financial Stability Board says only US, UK, Japan and Hong Kong have a ‘credible public sector backstop’ to keep troubled lenders afloat before a sale or wind-down
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026And another word on inflation-linked bonds
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026FT Schools: How to plan a career in finance
A guide for school students and young adults on how to get into the most interesting roles in finance — start early, act fast and do not be afraid to aim high. This report is part of the Financial Times free schools access programme
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026Starbucks’ new era of financial engineering?
The world’s leading coffee shop chain has explored a takeover of Chipotle
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026Why bank stocks are falling despite surging interest rates
If funding costs rise, the expanding profit margins banks have enjoyed may start to reverse
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026Labour holds off Greens’ Polanski to win London by-election
UK’s ruling party wins Holborn and St Pancras by-election, seeing off challenge from Zack Polanski’s Greens
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026SoftBank seeks $100bn from Gulf investors to expand AI bet
Founder and chief executive Masayoshi Son has held talks with senior figures in the UAE in recent weeks
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026Labour holds off Greens’ Polanski in north London vote
The UK’s ruling party wins Holborn and St Pancras by-election, seeing off challenge from Zack Polanski’s Greens
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026Five ways to tell if market trouble lies ahead
The cost of credit default swaps for AI companies looking to borrow is rising
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026Some much-needed American optimism on Europe
Siloed national markets, anti-competitive culture and low investment have stunted growth — but the opportunity is there
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026