Hong Kong’s crypto push puts HSBC and StanChart in a bind
Regulators keen for banks to take on exchanges as clients but that might expose lenders to money-laundering risksFinancial & markets regulation
IMF warns central banks of ‘uncomfortable truth’ in inflation fight
Need to resolve financial vulnerabilities may take precedence over meeting price growth targets, says fund’s GopinathCentral banks
Five AI gadgets making the most of machine learning
A soundbar that tracks your ears, a bicycle that learns your pedalling technique… and moreArtificial intelligence
Fenway Sports Group to join Tiger Woods-backed virtual golf league
Liverpool FC and Red Sox owner takes stake in new tournament played on a simulatorTravel & leisure industry
Germany’s global supply chains under scrutiny over forced Chinese labour
Germany’s new due diligence law is attracting complaints about abuse of Uyghur workers in carmaking plantsElectric vehicles
UK lithium group warns it could go bust without £10mn cash injection
Cornish Lithium is one of the few British groups aiming to produce metal vital for electric car battery productionBatteries
Biotech begins human trials of drug designed by artificial intelligence
Insilico Medicine says trial of lung disease therapy is milestone for generative AI in drug development Artificial intelligence
Ryan Reynolds and RedBird Capital to invest in Alpine F1 team
Hollywood actor among those taking a 24% equity stake in Renault-backed racing teamMergers & Acquisitions
Aston Martin switches to start-up Lucid for batteries
US start-up will take a 3.7% stake in Aston as UK carmaker ditches previous deal with Mercedes-BenzElectric vehicles
Bundesbank may need recapitalisation to cover bond-buying losses
German audit office’s report could make it harder for European Central Bank to carry out similar programmesCentral banks