Crypto tumult spurs rethink on best uses for blockchain
Tokenisation to create new markets, and decentralised ledgers to boost security, offer opportunities for growthFintech
The Future of Banking
Just as banks are seeking more deals with fintechs, those partnerships are coming under greater scrutiny from regulators who worry that such tie-ups could open the banks and the US banking system to bad actorsFintech
UK digital marketing firm Brainlabs to go head to head with larger rivals after fundraising
Deal reflects continued resilience of data-driven advertising despite broader market slowdown Advertising
The stakes of the US autoworker strike could not be higher
If Joe Biden can’t bridge the gap between management and labour, Donald Trump could be the winner Electric vehicles
Bank of England refines its new competitiveness mandate
Staffers provide clues on how the central bank is interpreting the goals set by UK governmentFinancial & markets regulation
Kering bets on Gucci shake-up to revive fortunes
French luxury group hopes beauty push and refresh of biggest brand will help it catch up with rivals LVMH and HermèsLuxury goods
NatWest to examine Irish unit over small business loans
UK bank tells regulator of ‘remediation’ plans to explore Ulster Bank customers’ allegationsFinancial & markets regulation
India points the way to digital access across Africa
Bill Gates is among the supporters who say DPI is key to reducing poverty but critics warn civil liberties could be at riskFintech
Rival banks unite to take on Big Tech
Traditional lenders react to mobile wallet gains made by Apple and Google as tech groups push harder into financial servicesFintech
Bank of England expected to raise interest rates to 5.5%
Markets and economists anticipate the 15th increase in this cycle by the central bank to be the lastCentral banks