Dean Claiborne

In a pivotal move for New Zealand’s financial landscape, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has announced the creation of a new Financial Policy Committee (FPC) to bolster financial stability and refine prudential regulation. This development, slated to become fully operational by early 2026,

The Federal Reserve's ongoing effort to shrink its massive balance sheet through quantitative tightening (QT) has reached a critical juncture, with money market volatility raising alarms across Wall Street. With repo borrowing costs climbing and unexpected reliance on the Fed's emergency

A staggering $178 million loss tied to a single subprime auto lender has sent shockwaves through the U.S. banking sector, prompting regional giants like Fifth Third to sound the alarm on vulnerabilities in non-depository financial institution (NDFI) lending. This isn’t just a number on a balance

In a significant development for the financial sector, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) have unveiled two groundbreaking proposed rules aimed at reshaping bank supervision across the United States. Announced on October 7, these

South Africa stands on the precipice of a defining moment as it seeks to break free from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, a designation that marks countries with inadequate safeguards against money laundering and terrorism financing. Since being placed on this list in February

Europe's pension systems are teetering on the brink of a financial abyss, with aging populations and shrinking workforces creating a perfect storm for public finances. As of now, in 2025, the continent faces a staggering demographic imbalance where the ratio of workers to retirees continues to

In an era where technological disruption is reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace, the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sectors stand at a critical juncture with the rise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). This transformative technology promises to redefine how

Most banks pride themselves on speed. Moving money is now a commodity – push a button, funds appear. But convenience has become a gateway for fraud. In 2023, criminals stole more than £460 million through authorized push‑payment (APP) scams, with 76% of scams starting online and another 16% via

I'm thrilled to sit down with Priya Jaiswal, a renowned expert in banking, business, and finance, whose deep knowledge of market analysis, portfolio management, and international business trends offers invaluable insights into the complexities of the financial sector. Today, we’ll delve into

In the ever-evolving arena of global finance, markets are currently caught in a turbulent storm of uncertainty, characterized by what financial analysts describe as "looping narratives"—recurring and often contradictory stories that trigger swift and dramatic shifts in investor sentiment. These