Streaming will transform video games just like Netflix shook up TV, says Ubisoft
French group behind ‘Assassin’s Creed’ bets Microsoft cloud deal will revive its fortunes
Digital Media, Mergers & Acquisitions
The debt-fuelled bet on US Treasuries that’s scaring regulators
Policymakers are concerned about the huge leverage that hedge funds are employing as part of the so-called basis trade
Financial & markets regulation
JPEX probe tests Hong Kong’s crypto-friendly stance
Police are investigating allegations of fraud in connection with the trading platform
Financial & markets regulation
Ford pauses work on $3.5bn EV battery plant in Michigan
Carmaker had planned to use the facility to build batteries using technology licensed from China’s CATL
Electric vehicles, Batteries
Germany leads push to delay electric vehicle tariffs between EU and UK
Berlin and carmakers back UK call for three-year pause on requirement for batteries to be produced locally
Electric vehicles
Dior’s secret jewel garden
An exclusive visit to the closely guarded workshop – where ambition has no limit
Luxury goods
UK banks/Basel 3.1: locals rule on international regulation
BoE postpones implementation of new rules by six months to July 2025
Financial & markets regulation
Deutsche Bank’s DWS to pay $25mn to settle SEC probes
Asset manager’s settlement with US regulator includes historic $19mn penalty over greenwashing allegations
Financial & markets regulation
Bank of England studies sweeping forecasting reform
UK central bank indicates review by Ben Bernanke could result in a forecasting process similar to the US Federal Reserve’s
Central banks
Amazon/AI: tech arms race continues with Anthropic investment
Longer team, the deal offers a good fit with ecommerce group’s chipmaking ambitions
Artificial intelligence