India will rue the loss of central bank governor Raghuram Rajan but in Brazil, having Henrique Meirelles back in government is the best news the crisis-torn country has had in quite a while, writes Brian Caplen.

Brussels has to start by admitting its mistakes before it can move forward, writes Brian Caplen.

Danish mortgage bank Nykredit Realkredit's decision to issue senior subordinated Tier 3 notes that will sit between equity and subordinated debt and senior unsecured debt in the liquidation hierarchy will have a widespread impact across Europe, says Brian Caplen.

Under new chief executive Philippe Brassac, Crédit Agricole has simplified its oft-criticised group structure and devised a new plan, aimed at strengthening core business lines, improving operational efficiency and transforming its digital offering. Brian Caplen reports on how these changes will affect the bank. 

Venezuela faces severe economic, social and political instability as the policies of late president Hugo Chávez continue to unravel, leading to fears that the country could be set for a default that is hard-hitting even by Latin American standards, as Brian Caplen writes.

Many small German companies – the mittelstand – are as Eurosceptic as the UK counterparts, and the EU would be well advised to listen to their concerns, writes Brian Caplen.

Iran will be off limits to banks for many years, while January’s deal could still fall apart, writes Brian Caplen.

Swift network was never compromised, says financial messaging provider in a letter to users. Brian Caplen reports.

If the rules on risk weightings change, impacting upon the ability and appetite of banks to purchase sovereign bonds, new buyers will be needed.