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

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

Trump warns of 100% tariff on countries implementing digital services tax

US president says levy would supersede any trade deals Washington has with other capitals

Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Hong Kong billionaire explores sale of Harvey Nichols

Struggling luxury department store owned by Sir Dickson Poon is in active talks with multiple parties over a deal

Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

OpenAI releases GPT-5.6 to select users vetted by US government

San Francisco-based company announces ‘limited preview’ of new models with powerful cyber security capabilities

Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Starmer commits at least £1bn more for defence

Long-delayed plan set to be unveiled on Tuesday as prime minister tries to shore up his legacy

Posted on Friday June 26, 2026