Switzerland’s pragmatic, slow-moving political system might benefit the bank in seeking compromise in debate over capital rules
FSB proposes that non-banks provide more disclosure on borrowing amid rising concern the sector could trigger new crisis
Plus, the US onslaught hitting Paris’s bankers and private credit hands American contractors a lifeline
Italian bank has signalled its interest in a possible takeover of the German lender
Goldman Sachs joins other banks in lifting end-of-year target for S&P 500 index
Digital bank ‘fell far short’ in carrying out adequate checks, says FCA watchdog
None of the largest US buyout firms proceeded with traditional June recruiting after JPMorgan chief objected
Complaints made against Swiss bank over losses on foreign exchange derivatives in wake of US tariff announcements
Government debt at near-record low yields has increased appeal of banks’ H shares
A new generation of US boutique investment banks is trying to end the dominance of Lazard and Rothschild
Charlie Nunn calls on government to tackle housing crisis to provide foundation for Britain’s economic growth
Permission to offer credit cards to 11mn British customers still pending as fintech nears 1st anniversary of becoming a bank
Scandal involving island-wide seizures of gold bars and luxury cars rocked city-state’s wealth management sector
The region risks marginalisation in the emerging new digital financial ecosystem
Owner of African nation’s most valuable bank will boost UK market as it looks abroad for capital
The end of the zero-interest era is unleashing competition in the banking sector and changes in saver and investor behaviour
People’s Bank of China asks for tips on fighting ‘Japanification’ amid low inflation
Niche corner of finance is a pet project of the US administration and a hot topic for business
Easier scenario and changes to requirements allowed Wall Street bank to ratchet up shareholder payout
British high street bank finds itself taking a central role in two separate takeover battles
This will probably age badly
Plus, Standard Chartered battles 1MDB lawsuit and Santander buys TSB
Risk chief says overzealous banking regulation could ultimately cost continent tanks
Wall Street titans to raise dividends and buy back shares on back of lighter oversight
Start-up named after the dragon’s mountain in ‘Lord of the Rings’
