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Bank of Mum and Dad: why we all now live in an ‘inheritocracy’
Family wealth dictates our life choices. So is the Bank of Mum and Dad now behind so many of society’s growing inequalities?. You know the Bank of Mum and Dad when you see it: it’s your friend who ...World - The Guardian - November 17 -
The yawning investability gap between US banks and UK peers
British lenders face a competitive threat from Trump’s plans for regulatory bonfiresBusiness - Financial Times - November 18 -
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Family of U.S. activist killed in West Bank still demanding answers
The sister of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, an American activist killed in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, says her idealistic vision of the U.S. has been shattered.Top stories - CBS News - November 18 -
U.S. hits Israeli settler group with sanctions over West Bank violence
The United States imposed sanctions on an Israeli settler group it accused of helping perpetrate violence in the occupied West Bank.Top stories - NBC News - November 18 -
Bangladesh tycoon says Singapore citizenship is a shield against central bank ‘intimidation’
Mohammed Saiful Alam considers international arbitration over accusations he siphoned money out of banking sectorWorld - Financial Times - November 19 -
‘Total oppression’: West Bank children being killed at unprecedented rate
Huge rise in attacks by Israeli settlers and soldiers killed 171 children in year after 7 October. Mohammad was 12, a football-mad teenager who spent his days dreaming of a career on the pitch and ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
ECB must commit to faster rate cuts, says Bank of Italy governor
Fabio Panetta sees risk of inflation falling ‘well below’ central bank’s 2% target amid stagnant demandBusiness - Financial Times - November 19 -
Will Israel annex the occupied West Bank after Trump takes office?
A senior Israeli official has said openly that the West Bank should become part of Israel, not a future Palestine. Could it happen under Trump?Top stories - CBS News - November 19 -
JPMorgan’s Chase UK bank launches first credit card
Digital-only bank makes first foray into lending after amassing more than £20bn in depositsBusiness - Financial Times - November 19 -
Student loan servicers are pulling incorrect payments from borrowers' bank accounts, consumer protection bureau says
Lenders often encourage federal student loan borrowers to sign up for automatic payments. But a new report shows the decision can backfire.Business - CNBC - November 19 -
Student loan servicers are pulling incorrect payments from borrowers' bank accounts
Lenders often encourage federal student loan borrowers to enroll in automatic payments.Top stories - NBC News - November 19 -
Trump’s tariff plan would put US on path to ‘crony capitalism’, Griffin says
Founder of hedge fund Citadel also floats possibility of selling minority stake in firm to outside investorsBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Three Bank of America bankers in India depart over alleged client tips
US bank conducting internal investigation into ‘front running’ of dealsWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
West Bank Settlement Supporters Have Big Hopes for Trump’s Presidency
As Donald J. Trump nominates staunch supporters of Israel to key positions, advocacy groups are taking aim at the departing administration's policies.World - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
The Trump effect is 30% priced in, says Deutsche Bank analyst — here’s why
One of the big questions confronting markets is just how much of the impact of a Donald Trump presidency has been priced even before it starts.Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
Israel announces that West Bank settlers no longer face detention without trial
Israel’s new defense minister has said security forces would no longer apply administrative detention orders to Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank, and thus only Palestinian suspects can be ...Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Palestinians See Echoes of Israel’s Gaza War in West Bank Raids
West Bank residents say Israeli forces are adopting tactics similar to the ones they are deploying in Gaza, including airstrikes and the use of Palestinians as human shields.World - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
UniCredit’s Orcel is just working the angles on European bank mergers
Lowball offer for BPM is unlikely to succeed but gives UniCredit’s chief room for manoeuvreWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
India’s central bank governor says economy ‘well placed’ to handle shocks
RBI chief Shaktikanta Das believes economic fragmentation, protectionism and tariffs are among the biggest threatsWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Trump tariff on China could lower global inflation, says UK economist
Bank of England’s Swati Dhingra says threatened 60% tariff could lead exporters to cut prices elsewhere. Donald Trump imposing massive US tariffs on Chinese imports could drag down global inflation ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Polish bank chief warns capital shortage will affect green transition
Szymon Midera says mortgage mis-selling costs have depleted funds available to finance switch towards renewablesWorld - Financial Times - 10 hours ago -
Breaking down Harris' final appeal to voters at the Ellipse
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday gave her "closing argument" speech at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., a week before Election Day, the same park where former President Donald Trump spoke on ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29
