Without a doubt, the regulatory landscape for the year ahead is set to be demanding, with key developments including Swift’s ISO 20022 compliance deadline in November, evolving AI regulation, and the European Union’s (EU) latest updates to payment frameworks through PSD3 and the Instant Payments Regulation. Amid tightening compliance pressures, financial crime also remains a growing concern, adding to the complexity for businesses navigating these shifts.
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have successfully transitioned from the Russian-controlled IPS/UPS system to a European grid infrastructure, marking a €1.6 billion investment in energy sovereignty. The inaugural BBCM auction on… read more →
Having implemented significant reforms in recent years, Uzbekistan is stepping confidently into a future defined by financial inclusion and technological progress. Development and digitalisation of Uzbekistan’s banking system Uzbekistan’s 2020-2025… read more →
Artis Finance has fallen into administration, becoming the latest casualty in a troubled non-bank trade finance industry that has seen multiple firms close their doors in recent months.
Global challenges, political instability, and technological advances have changed the city’s economy in the past few years. The new budget represents a clear effort by the government to place Hong… read more →
US Treasury yields dipped on Tuesday 4 March as markets digested the first day of President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs against China
Africa has been in increasing its foothold in the global economy for a number of years. With the Global South enjoying new influence and wealth, the world’s economic centre of… read more →
It’s been a long few weeks since Donald Trump began his second presidential term on 20 January. Trade observers braced themselves for a flurry of trade actions. The question, as always with Trump, was what would stick.
The largest democracy in Europe went to the ballot yesterday. After Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition collapsed, the last few months of German politics were disrupted by internal disputes. The public… read more →
The investment will support AgDevCo’s financing of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in rural areas producing high-impact crops, contributing to sustainable development and regional food security. AgDevCo, founded in 2009,… read more →
