Banking

What does it mean to pour £10 billion into a single market when global economic winds are anything but steady? HSBC, a titan of international banking, has made a jaw-dropping move to privatize Hang Seng Bank, its Hong Kong subsidiary, in a deal that has sent shockwaves through financial circles.

The intricate web of global finance is under strain as U.S. trade tariffs continue to disrupt economic stability, posing a significant challenge for euro zone banks that are heavily reliant on U.S. dollar funding. This dependency, critical for international transactions and lending, has become a

In a world where financial markets sway with every headline, a critical week unfolds as corporate earnings reports flood in, poised to either bolster fragile optimism or shatter investor confidence, while Wall Street teeters on edge with U.S.-China trade talks dangling by a thread and a historic

In a financial landscape where traditional banks have long dominated with disappointingly low returns for retail depositors, the recently passed GENIUS Act emerges as a potential disruptor that could redefine the rules of engagement. Enacted in July, this legislation targets the burgeoning

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

In a transformative move for Ethiopia's financial sector, Wegagen Capital Investment Bank (WCIB), the nation's first licensed private investment bank, has embarked on a bold journey to redefine the capital market with innovative offerings. This strategic expansion into wealth and portfolio