The introduction of stricter capital requirements for US banks has provoked a backlash that could go on to shape banking regulation across the whole globe

Global public debt has tripled since the mid-1970s and with many economies now in debt distress, there is a growing urgency not just to reduce it, but also for a sea change in our approach to its management

Recent updates made by the Basel Committee to its bank-capital rules has sparked vigorous debate leading many to question what these should look like and whether it is even possible for capital rules to adhere to a common global standard

Afores hold an important position in Mexico’s economy and recent reforms aim to bring about a more inclusive financial landscape for its citizens by implementing a new mixed model for its pension system. Might this model become a new standard for troubled pension systems around the world?

Gold is the all-season safe haven and gold bugs today have many reasons to celebrate. After years of lacklustre performance, the yellow metal finally broke out to a new all-time high in 2024. What is behind the surge? asks Rosen Traykov, Senior Writer at XMTrading

In response to the Basel 3 reforms, US banking regulators are proposing tougher capital requirements, aiming to enhance the banking system’s strength and resilience

China’s yuan seeks global recognition, challenging the dominant US dollar. While it’s making inroads, the dollar’s supremacy remains unshaken, supported by history and global economic weight

The current bellwether for the health of the global economy is to ask whether the Fed can engineer a soft landing. How it manages the task of lowering inflation will influence the next steps for policymakers

The Bank of Japan experienced a remarkable decade under the leadership of its recently departed governor, Haruhiko Kuroda, which included some monumental achievements

The recent drop in oil prices is causing concern for global energy stocks, with knock-on effects throughout the economy. Although there are some encouraging signs, the consequences for the oil sector and oil-exporting countries could be dire

The failures of Silicon Valley Bank in America and Swiss giant Credit Suisse raised the spectre that has haunted regulators ever since the Great Financial Crisis of 2008: Just how safe are the world’s banking giants and the global financial system?

The threat of a US recession, a banking sector in crisis and the collapse of FTX all make for a troubling financial landscape. The combination of clear-sighted planning and the right technology ensures that HYCM is well placed to navigate these challenges for its clients

A look at how the Mexican peso is shrugging off global inflation and interest rate pressure, rising against the dollar and euro, while also turbo-charging Mexico’s fast-evolving pension landscape

Just five countries voted against a UN resolution to condemn Russian aggression, with China a notable abstention. With the US freezing Russia’s foreign-exchange reserves, it is setting a precedent that might make reserve currency holders, like China, nervous

With inflation rates rising and interest rates remaining stubbornly low, policymakers have some tough decisions to make