Ill-timed deregulation is weakening bank resilience

Thoughtful, fundamental reform is needed in finance, not an industry checklist

Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

What Kevin Warsh can learn from Alan Greenspan

The new Fed chair must learn from his late predecessor’s successes — and avoid his mistakes

Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

UK tightens investment trust rules to close gaps exposed by Saba Capital

Watchdog’s proposals may make it harder for activist investors to control listed closed-end companies

Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Inheritance tax changes on UK pensions fuel surge in demand for annuities

Increased rates add to attractiveness of regular income

Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Binance to stop providing services to EU clients after failing to obtain licence

World’s biggest crypto exchange tells customers how to withdraw their money as MiCA rules set to come into force

Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

US launches strikes on Iran after Tehran’s attack on container ship

Washington says ‘unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping’ violated ceasefire between adversaries

Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

‘Tit-for-tat’ trade warfare threatens global economy, says IMF chief economist

Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, who is leaving the fund, warns attempts to gain small advantages will be ‘self-defeating’

Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

SpaceX bonds sell off days after AI and rocket group’s $25bn debt deal

Yields move towards levels commonly associated with junk-rated companies

Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

S&P 500 notches longest losing streak in 10 months as chipmakers slide

Software stock-led recovery proves fleeting as Wall Street’s main indices fall for fifth consecutive session

Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

EU border checks hit by late kit and sweaty scanners

Airports warn system could cause travel chaos during summer holiday season

Posted on Friday June 26, 2026