The decision is part of a long series of delays and exemptions to help the industry transition to alternative interest rate benchmarks. 

What ‘normal’ will look like post-pandemic is not easy to predict, as inflation, rising interest rates and quantitative easing tapering lead to greater uncertainty in the year to come. Edward Russell-Walling reports.

European Commission’s proposals to better insulate EU banks from shocks have been met by the industry with concerns.

Surge in profits driven by pandemic rebound and M&A bonanza unlikely to last, say analysts.

A renewed interest in antitrust could mean greater scrutiny ahead of mergers – including banking consolidation – and even the prospect of curbs on US tech giants.

Across the public and private markets, significant efforts are underway to crack the complex and multifaceted challenge of quantifying companies’ environmental, social and governance performance. 

Central banks around the world are contending with stark choices around how to unwind their Covid stimulus packages in the face of turbulent markets. 

UK financial watchdog has shown it will use criminal rather than just civil regulatory powers to go after a bank that has fallen short on compliance.

Forrester’s annual predictions report forecasts an array of new digital offerings next year and that regulators will get tough on ESG classifications.