FINANCE & BANKING

The Bank of England says growing dependence on AI and cloud providers could make future financial shocks spread faster.

BlackRock has surpassed $15 trillion in assets, driven by investor inflows and market performance, highlighting a shift towards passive investing and specialised strategies in modern asset management.

PayPal stock rallied after Stripe and Advent's reported $53B offer. Michael Burry says the bid is too low and expects it to rise.

HSBC downgrades IBM following a 22% stock plunge due to missed Q2 earnings. The selloff impacts the tech sector, highlighting IBM's structural vulnerabilities and market ripple effects.

The UK's new oversight regime impacts Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Oracle, ensuring resilience in banking and financial services. Learn the key implications under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023.

Michael Burry said prediction markets are 'gambling' regardless of how they are classified, arguing platforms such as Kalshi exploit a regulatory loophole as legal battles over event contracts continue.

UK payment fraud losses reached £1.28 billion in 2025 as banks warned criminals are increasingly using AI-generated deepfakes, cloned voices and synthetic identities to make scams more convincing.

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh announces a shift away from forward guidance, signalling a new approach to monetary policy amid changing economic conditions and AI-driven productivity gains.

The Fed's near $10 billion bond purchases are routine reserve management, not QE. Here's what the $220 billion liquidity plan really means for rates, loans, and crypto.

Explore Peter Brandt's analysis on the XAU/BTC ratio and discover why gold might outperform Bitcoin as a long-term investment. Understand the implications for your investment strategy.

Trump claims an $80B Intel win as a new disclosure reveals more than $1bn in reported crypto proceeds from family-linked ventures.

Region Trade Bank appoints a new board of directors with global financial experts to enhance governance and compliance, supporting Iraq's banking sector modernisation and international integration.

IBO International emphasises trader support as a key factor in platform quality, enhancing user experience and trust through 24/7 assistance and a secure trading environment.

Explore the $30B valuation gap in Binance founder CZ's $110B fortune, surpassing Bill Gates. Understand the implications for cryptocurrency investors and your portfolio's reliability.

MacKenzie Scott's $26 billion in donations has transformed non-profits, but her rapid, unrestricted giving through Yield Giving has sparked fresh questions about oversight and accountability.

Polymarket's $1 billion revenue surge faces scrutiny as US senators call for a CFTC probe into alleged deceptive ads, influencer promotions and simulated trades.

Ankur Ghosh of SSV Capital emphasises ethical decision-making in finance, prioritising governance and long-term credibility over short-term gains, shaping how opportunities are assessed and deals are chosen.