Insurers pile on risk as payouts fall to lowest level in 20 years

Industry braces for downturn as influx of capital into property and casualty insurance pushes down premiums

Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

UBS demands new junior bankers show AI proficiency

Graduates and interns hoping to join Swiss bank must show they can use the technology to improve outcomes and efficiency

Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026

US regulator sues ISS as it steps up scrutiny of proxy advisers

The SEC accuses the firm of ignoring a subpoena as part of its ‘fact-finding investigation’

Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

Jefferies fund caught with $500mn exposure to second alleged invoice fraud

Point Bonita, which bankrolled collapsed First Brands Group, emerges as big creditor to Radiant World

Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

The prime minister won’t cut spending — here’s how I’m cutting mine 

Cutting back feels self-defeating but October’s Budget will be punishing for broad-shouldered Britons

Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026

Sweden’s fightback against the gangs

Shootings are down. The government has taken a tough line. Will voters reward it?

Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Bonds have become bonds again

The forces encouraging yields to move upwards are unlikely to disappear but at least we’re in the ballpark of normal again

Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Why America’s debt binge is starting to matter

If long-term interest rates decisively breach the 5% threshold, the impact could derail the AI boom

Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

John Ternus’s first test at Apple: selling a $2,000 foldable iPhone

Smartphone maker needs to raise prices across its device range to make up for rising costs

Posted on Monday September 07, 2026

Far-right AfD surges to victory in German state election

Alternative for Germany becomes largest party in Saxony-Anhalt but falls short of parliamentary majority

Posted on Monday September 07, 2026