Falling wages, soaring energy prices and inflation: It’s beginning to look a lot like the 1970s

Lloyds reports first-half profit up 23%, outlines new strategy

A split has opened in comments to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over how quickly new crypto exchange-traded products should reach the market. Grayscale Investments and Andreessen Horowitz want reviews tailored to each product and shorter, more predictable timelines. Charles Schwab and Jane Street, by contrast, have stressed public transparency and the mechanics…

The Finance Magnates Annual Awards 2026 are moving closer to the final stage, with the Regional nominees now announced. The Regional Awards recognise brands making an impact within specific markets and regions across the global trading and financial services industry. This year’s Regional nominee list brings together established financial brands, online trading providers and emerging…

PayPal’s board believes the $53 billion takeover offer from Stripe and Advent International offered on July 15 undervalues the company. According to a report from Reuters, the development could potentially open negotiations over price, deal structure and regulatory risk. PayPal has not formally responded to the $60.50-per-share proposal, but the board’s preliminary assessment, according to…

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) have launched an industry-wide taskforce to strengthen the financial sector’s cyber and technology resilience against threats posed by frontier artificial intelligence (AI) models. The AI-Driven Cyber and Technology Risk Taskforce (ACT), whose members have been working together since May 2026, brings…