European banks poised for €30bn interest income rebound
Loan growth and hedging help bolster banking sector profitability
The digital euro that Europe urgently needs
A tokenised version of the EU’s currency for wholesale use would bring big benefits
Pensions not a ‘plaything’ in domestic investment drive, governments warned
Industry figures fear using more retirement pots to kick-start economic growth could run counter to savers’ interests
Berkshire, AIG and Chubb provided insurance to First Brands executives
Policies worth $200mn could be tapped to pay for legal bills of former company directors and officers
Private equity firms launch delayed recruiting drive after summer outcry
Candidates invited to appear at interviews with less than 24 hours’ notice
Imperialism and the markets
Is it really all about the oil?
Buy-now-pay-later rules in the UK will change in 2026, but will they offer protection or exclusion?
New rules are coming. Andrey_Popov/ShutterstockBuy-now-pay-later is an appealing proposition.
Five ways to make your day at work feel better
novak.elcic/ShutterstockMost people know what a difficult day at work feels like. It can be tiring, draining and tense, leaving you unable to switch off. But there are also days when work feels lighter and more energising.
Venezuela: The Hidden Workforce Behind Oil, AI, and a Fragile Nation
Venezuela is caught between economic collapse, foreign intervention, and the invisible machinery of the global economy.
Fund managers prepare for ‘reckoning’ in US tech sector
Some investors reduce positions or buy protection for their portfolios amid concerns over valuations
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