FINANCE & BANKING

A study reveals 40% of US retirees can't cover a year of unexpected expenses, highlighting a gap between financial advice and real-world preparedness.

A federal judge approved a $425 Million settlement with Capital One, allowing payouts to customers affected by interest rate discrepancies on 360 Savings accounts

Trump Media CEO Devin Nunes resigns amid major losses, with Kevin McGurn as interim CEO as the company faces declining stock value and ongoing operational challenges.

Dormant bank accounts can lead to lost savings due to inactivity fees and escheatment laws. Regular account activity and updated contact information can help prevent this issue.

A BBC investigation has identified suspicious trading activity before major announcements by US President Trump, prompting calls for regulatory scrutiny over potential illegal insider trading.

Meta is reportedly preparing to cut around 8,000 jobs from May, despite strong profits, as Mark Zuckerberg accelerates a radical pivot towards artificial intelligence.

MPs approved plans allowing ministers to influence pension investments, raising concerns about political control and risks to long-term retirement savings.

Allbirds stock surges nearly 600% after AI pivot and NewBird rebrand sparks investor frenzy and raises questions over its future strateg

Jeff Bezos's reported $81,400 (£64,000 approx) Amazon salary has not changed since 1998 and is now said to be lower than the average US construction worker's pay

Everforward is drawing attention for its disciplined, sustainability-focused growth strategy. Rather than chasing rapid gains, the firm is being recognised for consistency, risk management, and long-term performance.

Brian Ferdinand received the Institutional Trading Strategy Innovation Award from the Global Financial Strategy Forum, recognising his adaptable, disciplined, and execution-focused approach to modern trading.

SpaceX is planning a $1.75 trillion IPO, potentially the largest in history. Learn what retail investors need to know about the pre-IPO market and potential risks.

As economic volatility rises, manual accounts payable processes are becoming a liability. AP automation enables faster workflows, stronger security, scalable growth, and improved supplier relationships—while unlocking data-driven insights that help businesses stay ahead.

Brian Ferdinand, Lead Portfolio Manager at Everforward, receives the Institutional Trading Strategy Innovation Award for his groundbreaking contributions to institutional trading.

Swiss banks are prioritising governance-led transformation to manage rising cross-border complexity, with ABP Partners playing a key role in core banking and treasury modernisation.

Former Nodus Bank CEO pleads guilty to a $24M fraud scheme, exposing a shocking abuse of power and leading to the bank's collapse.

Enrico Dal Re led the financial validation of Essor's $1 billion merger, applying strategic finance and operational frameworks that doubled the company's scale and set industry benchmarks for digital consumer goods mergers.

Trade40 has launched a multi-asset trading platform designed to make online trading more accessible, structured, and user-friendly for modern investors.

As global wealth becomes increasingly fluid, traditional financial institutions are struggling to keep up. Bancara is positioning itself as a modern, integrated solution by combining banking, trading, currency management, and reporting within a single regulated framework built for cross-border capital.

Goldman Sachs analysts Mason Clarke and Clay Nelson face potential sanctions after appearing in an unauthorized Interview Magazine feature highlighting the lavish lifestyles of young Wall Street bankers.

The 2022 energy market shock revealed weaknesses in traditional planning models, pushing finance leaders to prioritise resilience, scenario planning, and long-term capital discipline over short-term forecasting precision.

This guide highlights credible finance podcasts that help UK beginners understand how sterling, commodities, central bank policy and global markets interact.

Explore how global tensions and rising oil prices are impacting the UK's economic recovery, with insights into the upcoming Budget cycle and inflation risks.

Iranian drone strikes on AWS data centres in the UAE and Bahrain are causing major disruptions to banking apps and delivery services, and exposing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the Middle East.

Since 2022, Ukraine has presented global investors with a paradox: severe geopolitical risk alongside significant long-term potential.

Six crypto wallets reportedly profited from insider trading on Polymarket, betting on US strikes in Iran. Allegations of insider trading arise as wallets show suspicious activity.

Despite two decades of tougher anti-money laundering rules, major financial scandals have slipped through Europe's regulatory net while banks generate overwhelming false-positive alerts on legitimate clients.

International sanctions compliance is complex, fast-moving, and non-negotiable. For businesses banking with neobanks, a blocked payment is often the first encounter with OFAC, OFSI, EU, or UN regulations. Digital banks use automated screening to flag risks, but growth and scale can create gaps, as seen in high-profile fines for Starling, Revolut, and N26.

Sir Patrick Bijou exemplifies the growing overlap between modern finance and philanthropy. As complex social challenges increasingly require disciplined execution and sustainable funding, financial frameworks —such as risk management, layered funding, governance, and measurement—are becoming essential to effective charity work.