Taiwan aims to enhance investor protections against robo-adviser risks
Regulator concerned about potential mis-selling as financial companies look to incorporate artificial intelligence
Fintech, Financial & markets regulation, Artificial intelligence
Big US banks to report largest jump in loan losses since pandemic
Rising interest rates pile pressure on borrowers and commercial real estate losses mount
Investment Banking
Philippe Jabre’s taste for an unexpected second act
Hedge fund trader is now third-generation owner-manager of Beirut brewer Brasserie Almaza
Travel & leisure industry, Financial & markets regulation
Forget Farage: who will fight for the genuine unbanked millions?
The barriers to bank accounts deserve attention, no matter who is affected in society
Financial & markets regulation
From TSMC to Samsung, Asia’s chipmakers struggle to go green
Dearth of renewable energy at home leaves titans lagging behind US and European peers
Renewable energy
Governments are waking up to biosecurity risks — but we must act fast
We have a narrow window during which to harness AI for good, rather than ill
Artificial intelligence
Buyout group Francisco Partners to acquire Macrobond for almost €700mn
Acquisition from rival private equity firm Nordic Capital is the latest financial data deal
Mergers & Acquisitions
Revolut’s US payment flaws allowed thieves to steal $20mn
More problems for fintech as it continues to wait for UK banking licence
Fintech, Financial & markets regulation
Dealmakers target UK mid-market as larger transactions prove scarce
Persistent inflation and regulatory uncertainty mean more manageable deals are attractive
Mergers & Acquisitions
Germany’s chemical groups look outside Europe to build new plants
Incentives including regulatory fast-tracking and tax benefits attract companies overseas
Chemicals