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Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee release economic projections from the September 15-16 FOMC meeting
New FCA guidance will help firms understand how the law underpinning the UK's future cryptoasset regime applies to their business. It also sets out which activities may require FCA authorisation. The
During our review of consumer vulnerability, we saw how relatively simple changes can make a real difference. One payments provider serving small business customers found that some customers were stru
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could access finance more easily after the FCA sets out practical steps to help. An FCA review found no evidence that its regulation is a major barrier for S
Sharjil Haque and Jessie Jiaxu WangPrivate credit is often described as credit provided outside the banking system. In many cases, this description is accurate: private credit lenders originate loans
Ayelen Banegas, Sophia Castelo, Ahmet Degerli, Christine Dobridge, and Will Kennedy
Kenechukwu Anadu, Sean Baker, Fang Cai, Logan George, and Erik LarssonMutual funds (MFs) and other open-ended collective investment funds engage in liquidity transformation—they offer investors daily
Colin WeissIn 2025, world international reserves held in gold surpassed foreign official holdings of U.S. Treasury securities (figure 1), a fact drawing attention from media and policymakers (Nangle,
Nick Heyman, Colin J. Hottman, and Ryan MonarchThis note examines the heterogeneous exposure of states in terms of their consumption of direct consumer goods imports, which is an important channel thr
Kristen Payne and Mary-Frances StyczynskiThe money supply is defined as a group of safe assets with stable values that households and businesses can use to make payments or to hold as short-term inves
Giuseppe Fiori, Colleen Lipa, and Erik NuenninghoffThe current artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom in the United States provides a powerful boost to imports of high-technology capital goods.
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Northstar Bank, former employee of American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc., and former employee of Regions Bank
Faith Achugamonu, Elena Afanasyeva, Tim Schmidt-Eisenlohr, and Matthew P. SeayFollowing the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), banking supervision and regulation became more stringent for largest banks, p
The FCA is warning consumers about the risks of investing in loan notes and mini-bonds issued by unregulated companies, after continuing to see people lose money in these high-risk investments. The r
Crispin Odey’s ban from the financial services industry has been upheld by the Upper Tribunal, which found he lacked integrity. Mr Odey was the founder and majority owner of Odey Asset Management (OA
On 10 September 2026, Premier Payment Solutions Ltd, which traded as PPS Money and MTBS (together, 'PPS Money'), entered liquidation. Bai Cham and Gary Shankland of BTG Begbies Traynor were appointed
The FCA has banned Nurul Miah, also known as Neil Mia and Neil Miah, from working in financial services. The FCA acted after the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) found that Mr Miah, who was a no
Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action with SNB Bancshares and Bank of Eufaula
Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to modernize rules for mutual banking organizations
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc.
Paul E. Soto, Mason Thieu, and Jeffrey S. AllenThis note presents publicly available indicators that can help researchers and policymakers track the evolution of the generative AI buildout and its pot
Sriya Anbil, Alyssa Anderson, Lucy Cordes, and Romina RuprechtAs the Federal Reserve (Fed) navigates periods of balance sheet expansion and reduction, it has become increasingly important to understan
Bitcoin's rise highlights the impact of regulatory shifts and market dynamics on digital assets, signaling potential volatility ahead. The post Bitcoin rises 6% as lower oil prices and SEC decision bo
Elena FalcettoniOne of the goals of the Federal Reserve has always been the promotion of a safe and efficient payments system, and it consistently fosters such an environment by playing multiple, simu
Alex Haag, Colin J. Hottman, and Amanda TinkhamAmid the largest global oil supply shock in history, oil futures prices moved up much less than many expected. The steep backwardation in oil futures fro
The launch of single-stock perpetual futures could revolutionize US trading by offering continuous market access and new leverage opportunities. The post Payward files to offer single-stock perpetual
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with SouthPoint Bancshares, Inc. and announces termination of enforcement action with Deutsche Bank AG, DB USA Corporation, and Deutsche Bank AG New Yor
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by National Westminster Bank Plc
Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings on July 20 and July 29, 2026
Ricardo Correa, Linda Goldberg, Ritt Keerati, Juan M. Londono, and Fabiola RavazzoloThe U.S. dollar continues to occupy a central role in the global economy. It remains the most widely used currency i
Chris A. Avalos, Trang Hoang, and Eva Van LeemputIn recent years, Vietnam has attracted considerable attention as a potential major beneficiary of the 2018-19 U.S.-China tariff increases, reflecting s
Oscar Monterroso and Diego VilánEmerging market economies, particularly those that depend heavily on commodity exports, have long been characterized by more volatile and disruptive business-cycle dyna
On 24 August 2026, EGR Wealth Limited (EGR Wealth) entered administration. Robert Goodhew and Geoff Bouchier of Kroll Advisory Limited were appointed joint administrators. The joint administrators ar
The FCA has decided to ban 3 former senior figures at Dolfin Financial (UK) Limited (Dolfin) after finding they ran a scheme that helped clients bypass UK visa rules. Former chief executive Denisz Na
Four in 5 less experienced investors have used AI for help with investing – and around two-thirds report doing so occasionally or regularly. New research focused on 18- to 40-year-olds who own or are
Thousands of young adults could be sitting on a forgotten pot of savings as they head back to college and university. As students return to college and university this month, the FCA is urging young
The FCA has decided to ban Daniel Thomas from working in financial services and fine him £742,700 after finding he recklessly gave defined benefit pension transfer advice he was neither qualified nor
Christopher Woolcott has pleaded guilty to 4 counts of fraud and forgery after creating a fake takeover bid for Touchstone Exploration Inc. Mr Woolcott held shares in Touchstone Exploration Inc and s
DTE Energy's strategic focus on data center power agreements positions it as a growth stock, highlighting utilities' evolving role in AI infrastructure. The post DTE Energy targets $148 price as analy
The focus on Hormuz highlights its geopolitical significance, potentially reshaping global energy strategies and diplomatic relations. The post Irish finance minister blames Hormuz closure for energy
A stack-based buffer overflow in Check Point’s Security Management Server login process allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute code as root on the machine that controls every firewall, policy,
We are investigating potential offences by Euro Exchange Securities UK Ltd (EES). The reason for opening the investigation is that it appears to us that, between 1 February 2020 and 4 June 2026, EES
Disney's CTO appointment highlights a strategic shift towards unified tech integration and AI, impacting operational efficiency and storytelling. The post Disney hires Karandeep Anand as its first chi
Meta's Muse app success highlights the growing influence of AI in daily tasks, potentially reshaping user engagement and data privacy norms. The post Meta Platforms’ Muse app reaches No. 1 in App Stor
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Northstar Bank, former employee of American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc., and former employee of Regions Bank
Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action with SNB Bancshares and Bank of Eufaula
Newsom's AI oversight order may set a precedent for stricter regulations, impacting innovation, compliance costs, and workforce dynamics. The post Gavin Newsom issues executive order tightening AI ove
Penders' call-up signals a generational shift in Belgian football, highlighting the need for fresh talent as the Golden Generation phases out. The post Mike Penders called up to Belgian national team
Macron's disclosure highlights escalating geopolitical tensions, potentially prompting stronger NATO responses and impacting European security dynamics. The post Macron reveals Russia’s hybrid attacks
