Gold prices continue to break new price records. During the second week of October 2025, gold had surged to $4,000 a troy ounce, and the Financial Times reports that prices have doubled in less than ...

In the summer of 1945, leaders from 50 nations gathered in San Francisco to sign the United Nations Charter, pledging to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war.” This powerful promise, ...

Of all the crisis meetings around the world in the wake of the collapse of Lehman Brothers in the US and the onset of the Great Financial Crisis of 2008, the one in Athens was the most significant.

The global transition toward a low-carbon economy has gathered extraordinary momentum over the past year, as governments, investors, and corporations alike accelerate their commitments to net zero.

The digital banking landscape has undergone another transformative year, as technology, regulation, and consumer behaviour continue to reshape the way financial services are delivered. From the rise ...

Innovation has always been the engine of progress in financial services – and in 2025, that engine is running at full speed. From fintech disruptors to established institutions reinventing themselves ...

With fiscal constraints a dominant feature of the economic landscape across major economies, politicians’ eyes are increasingly alighting on the trillions managed by financial institutions. They are ...

Despite a succession of shocks since 2020, the global economy has held up remarkably well – so far. But the margin for error is dwindling. Total global debt is now ...

Imagine diving into the deep blue waters of the open ocean, approximately 500 miles southeast of Hawaii. At first, there would be some sunlight, but this would soon fade as you begin your descent. By ...

The global banking industry in the past year has operated within an environment of significant complexity. Economic headwinds, high interest rates, persistent inflation, and geopolitical tensions have ...

Sustainability in 2024 remained both a top priority and an immense global challenge. According to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Progress Report, only 15 percent of targets are currently ...

After a year defined by US dollar dominance and central bank divergence, the FX landscape in 2025 is shifting toward greater balance. The reversal of dollar strength, central bank normalisation, and ...