The Court of Justice of the EU's rejection of British attempts to appeal against a European short-selling ban could signal a new degree of harmonisation on financial regulation.

Another day, another huge fine for banks. But is it justified? 

Regulators struggling to define what activities are covered by hugely detailed new rules governing financial markets might do better by returning to first principles.

Having forced Royal Bank of Scotland to adopt what it deems a less risky business model, the UK government can say goodbye to its chances of breaking even when it sells the bank.

Kuwait’s central bank governor Mohammad al-Hashel is at the forefront of new thinking on Islamic finance.

Banks need to build a brand around the concepts of security and respect, and don't need to emulate the Apples of this world when engaging customers.

Developed economies will only have themselves to blame if emerging economies start adopting China's approach to currency control.

The bipartisan agreement struck by the US government to avert threats of a shutdown undermines the International Monetary Fund’s status as a truly multilateral institution.