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(FS.8.05) Regtech
LATEST: Ensuring the security of civil aviation infrastructure is critical in a world where cyber threats are increasingly targeting critical systems, potentially impacting global aviation safety, operatio...
(FS.1.03) Private Banking & Wealth Management
LATEST: For the first time since Henley & Partners and New World Wealth began tracking millionaire movements a decade ago, the UK is forecast to suffer the largest net exodus of high-net-worth individu...
(FS.3.00) Investment & Asset Management
LATEST: Bitcoin ETFs reached $125 billion in assets under management within 12 months-20 times faster than GLD-projecting Bitcoin to outperform gold significantly, with inflows potentially tripling to...
(FS.4.06) Human Capital Management
LATEST: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation will check whether companies are meeting other related requirements, including registering Emirati employees with the social security fund and cons...
(FS.5.08) Markets & Instruments
LATEST: As global markets navigate the complexities of new U.S. tariffs and mixed economic indicators, investor sentiment remains cautious, particularly in Asia where hopes for stimulus measures in China h...
(FS.6.03) Taxation
LATEST: China has confirmed a trade framework with the US to lift export controls, while Trump announces he will terminate talks with Canada in response to their digital services tax.
(FS.7.05) Rating Agencies
LATEST: The improved credit risk rating is expected to have a tangible impact on reducing the rates and risk premiums that OECD member countries' export credit agencies and international financial ins...
(FS.8.01) Future of Payments
LATEST: A mix of trade war fears, worries about inflation, and the U.S. government's massive debt, which has ballooned past $36.8 trillion, with interest payments projected to hit $952 billi...
(FS.8.07) Cybersecurity
LATEST: Sophos is a global cybersecurity company specializing in comprehensive threat protection, offering advanced solutions such as endpoint security, network protection, and cloud security to safeguard ...
(FS.5.07) Inter-Bank Lending
LATEST: With the SBV urging commercial banks to cut input costs and stabilise lending rates, interest rates are expected to remain low in the second half of the year.
(FS.4.04) Insurance Underwriting
LATEST: Lloyd's currently allocates 25% of its capital to underwriting natural catastrophe risks, holds a 25% share of the global cyber insurance market, and underwrites US$ 4 billion i...
(FS.4.05) Insurance Broking
LATEST: We expect to see further consolidation in the insurance brokerage sector, with the top tier brokers continuing to focus on margin expansion coupled with large PE-backed platforms that are expected ...
(FS.7.02) Regulatory Bodies
LATEST: The Foreign Secretary is today announcing that the UK's Financial Services Centre of Expertise will help financial regulators across ASEAN access expertise from the Financial Conduct Authority.
(FS.3.05) Employee Share Ownership
LATEST: Employee stock options are being restructured to align with EBITDA targets, with 25% of the option pool tied to successful launch of a third franchise title by 2026.
(FS.2.01) Accountancy
LATEST: State Pension, adult social care, and healthcare costs will account for nearly 50% of UK government spending in 2070, up from 35% in 2020.
(FS.3.02) Hedge Funds
LATEST: Hedge funds and asset managers are increasingly interested in power derivatives, seeing opportunities in the AI-driven boom.
(FS.1.05) Custody Services
LATEST: With global demand for digital assets reaching new heights, clearer regulatory frameworks and the entry of major global custodians and asset managers drive projections that the market value for tok...
(FS.2.00) Auditing
LATEST: The French data regulator CNIL proposed expanding mandatory audits for all general-purpose AI models under the EU AI Act, a move that industry representatives denounced as a blanket approach that c...
(FS.2.02) Accounting Software & Systems
LATEST: In 2025, accounting software systems are equipped with AI that can predict cash flow, optimize investment strategies, and identify discrepancies in financial data.
(FS.4.02) Actuarial Science
LATEST: Actuaries will play a crucial role in addressing emerging risks and ensuring financial sustainability, aiming to improve the current low insurance penetration rate of 3.7% compared to the glob...
(FS.5.02) Derivative Market
LATEST: Optiver, IMC Trading, Jump Trading Group, XTX Markets and ABN AMRO Clearing Bank have invested in A5X, a new Brazilian derivatives exchange which is set to begin operations by 2026.
(FS.5.06) Spot Market
LATEST: After the Chinese holiday, the spot market has been quiet, a Chinese lithium producer said, expecting more spot activities in the second half of the month.
(FS.7.03) United States Legislation
LATEST: Embedding cultural competency principles within legislation or policy (as has been done in the United States and New Zealand) is a strategy that could be useful across Australia's he...
(FS.3.01) Investment & Pension Funds
LATEST: Investors such as hedge funds, pension funds and sovereign wealth funds have already increased their exposure to insurance risks through catastrophe bonds and insurance-linked securities, which now...
(FS.6.05) Community Finance
LATEST: One Ocean Finance will accelerate the sustainable transition of industries, drive climate-smart innovation, and empower the communities working to protect and restore ocean ecosystems.
(FS.8.06) Robo-advisor
LATEST: By recognizing the patterns of disruption early, workers and businesses can better adapt to the realities of a world where artificial intelligence is a critical part of daily operations.
(FS.4.03) Reinsurance
LATEST: The current reinsurance market conditions create opportunities for insurers to address specific issues, or to adjust program structures and coverage to reduce volatility in both property and casualty.
(FS.4.01) Insurers' Business Model
LATEST: The Democrats of the Joint Economic Committee created an estimate based on CBO data, breaking down numbers by state and asserting that 17 million people across the U.S. would lose their health insu...
(FS.5.00) Equity Markets
LATEST: Barclays analysts expect investor's sentiments in the equity market to shift to macro-economic data and the role of artificial intelligence in driving growth.
(FS.3.03) Shareholders
LATEST: Organizations that invest in educating their boards and leadership teams on cyber risks will in 2025 be better equipped to make informed decisions, protect shareholder value, and maintain trust in ...
(FS.6.07) Inflation
LATEST: The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to announce its third 25 basis point rate cut in 2025 amid softening inflation and a weakening outlook.
(FS.6.01) Employment & Wages
LATEST: The combination of lower inflation, declining interest rates, rising real wages, solid government spending growth, and a robust labour market is expected to provide the basis for a gradual improvem...
(FS.3.04) Investment Theory & Pricing Models
LATEST: As global markets increasingly value environmental and social responsibility, early movers who invest in robust systems will differentiate themselves from competitors while accessing premium market...
(FS.1.06) Development Banking & Finance
LATEST: The World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) now use AI-powered tools to assess climate resilience and financial risk in renewable projects.
(FS.6.06) Personal Finance
LATEST: Longer Term Mortgage Rate Forecast: 2025-2026 Mortgage Rate Trend: The Bank of Canada is projected to cut its overnight rate by 0.5% and hold.
(FS.7.00) Banking Regulation
LATEST: With the FCA consulting on a new regulatory regime for digital assets, including stablecoin issuance, custody standards and prudential frameworks for crypto firms, the UK offers early movers the op...
(FS.5.04) Money Market
LATEST: While Canadian fixed-rate mortgages are expected to remain unchanged or increase due to pressure from US treasury bills, discounts for variable-rate mortgages continue to disappear as banks see the...
(FS.6.02) Personal Debt & Liabilities
LATEST: Global Public Debt: Projected to reach USD 315 trillion in 2024, global debt encompasses borrowings by households, businesses, and governments, driven by factors like the Covid-19 pandemic and...
(FS.9.00) Sustainable & Green Finance
LATEST: Dua and Guzman analyzed the role of green bonds and carbon credit trading in aviation, estimating that the global market for sustainable aviation financing will exceed $100 billion by 2030.
(FS.1.04) Islamic Banking & Finance
LATEST: The natural alignment between Islamic finance principles and ESG objectives creates opportunities for Singapore to lead in sustainable Islamic finance innovation.
(FS.1.08) Future Of Banking
LATEST: In 2023, the global AI in banking market size was valued at $10.4 billion and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 23.9% from 2024 to 2030.
(FS.8.00) Peer-To-Peer & Digital Lending
LATEST: As cybercrime costs the global economy an estimated $445 billion annually, blockchain technology is emerging as a powerful cybersecurity weapon and a new battleground for digital threats.
(FS.8.03) Open Banking
LATEST: PSD2 enabled the rise of Open Banking across Europe, giving consumers greater control over their data and creating new opportunities for fintech companies to offer better, more personalised services.
(FS.4.00) Insurance
LATEST: Reconfirm War Risk Coverage: Ensure marine cargo insurance extends to political violence or acts of war - especially for cargo routed via Red Sea or East Africa.
(FS.5.03) Commodity Markets
LATEST: Russia's invasion caused immediate drops in stock prices and sovereign bond values, while commodity prices surged as fears of supply disruptions took hold.
(FS.7.04) Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
LATEST: The FIA takes seriously its mandate to protect Liberia's financial system from the threats of money laundering and terrorist financing.
(FS.8.04) Insurtech
LATEST: The insurtech landscape in 2025 will be defined by further innovation and integration of advanced technologies, evolving regulatory frameworks, and shifting consumer expectations.
(FS.1.00) Investment Banking
LATEST: Investment banking revenue at the five largest banks (Bank of America, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup) is projected to fall 6% year-over-year to $7.7 bil...
(FS.1.02) Central Banking
LATEST: Many expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates again in 2025, which could also support gold.
(FS.5.01) Bond Market
LATEST: As India grapples with increasing disaster risks, catastrophe bonds represent an innovative and strategic financial tool that can enhance disaster recovery and resilience, while also engaging globa...
(FS.7.01) Fraud
LATEST: The maritime industry, like many other sectors, is facing an increasing range of cyber risks, with phishing attacks and other forms of digital fraud becoming more common across global operations.
(FS.1.01) Retail Banking
LATEST: Major Australian retailers use AI-driven analytics to manage inventory and predict consumer demand, while banks employ AI algorithms to detect fraud faster and more accurately.
(FS.1.07) Industrial Bank
LATEST: The government, the Bank of Mongolia, and the private sector are now presented with a real opportunity to increase gold production in the short term by supporting the gold industry through legal, f...
(FS.1.09) Irish Financial Services
LATEST: Expanding clean energy MoUs with countries such as Ireland, Denmark, and Belgium, or creating a UK Green Alliance model, could strengthen cooperation on clean technology, regulatory alignment, R&am...
(FS.10.00) Covid-19
LATEST: Brussels has been pursuing a wider agenda of strategic autonomy in response to international supply disruptions observed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the post-invasion energy crisis, and mounting ...
(FS.10.01) COP26
LATEST: The Commission and the U.S. launched the Global Methane Pledge at COP26 in Glasgow 2021 to slash methane emissions by 30% by 2030.
(FS.3.06) Emerging Markets
LATEST: Emerging economies in Africa and Latin America are focusing on expanding access to basic utilities, highlighting an attractive investment opportunity for new market entrants.
(FS.5.05) Foreign Exchange
LATEST: Global Competitiveness: The focus on export-oriented cooperatives will enhance India's presence in global markets, boosting foreign exchange earnings and economic growth.
(FS.5.09) Cryptocurrency Market
LATEST: Following a recent easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, financial markets have entered a notably constructive phase, one that could pave the way for renewed momentum across risk asse...
(FS.6.00) Retirement Planning
LATEST: For Australians in or planning for retirement, a strategic allocation to the La Trobe Private Credit Fund might go a long way to solving the retirement income challenge.
(FS.6.04) Individual Tax Liabilities
LATEST: Oman is on the verge of becoming the first Gulf nation to introduce a personal income tax, as it seeks to diversify revenue streams beyond oil in line with its Vision 2040 plan.
(FS.8.02) Future Of Trades
LATEST: China has confirmed a trade framework with the US to lift export controls, while Trump announces he will terminate talks with Canada in response to their digital services tax.