Economics, Policy & Regulation
US-Canada Rift Echoes War of 1812
Responding to Washington’s tariff barrage, Canada pivots from continental nostalgia to global dealmaking.
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Banking
Bank of America VP Killed in Times Square Stabbing
Bank of America vice president Erin Piacenti was killed in a random Times Square stabbing on Monday, police said. Another victim was injured.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Are ‘D-Day’ Sanctions a Bridge Too Far or Not Far Enough?
New U.S. sanctions target Iran’s tech, gold, and shipping sectors, pressing global intermediaries.
Private Credit
AI and Lenders: Who’s Liable When LLMs Err?
Private credit firms are racing to automate credit scoring and underwriting, but recent case law proves lenders remain fully on the hook when models make mistakes.
Technology
Worldpay Deal Anchors Fintech’s Best Half in Years: KPMG
Global fintech investment reached $103.1B in H1 2026, driven by major deals like Worldpay, according to KPMG's latest report.
Insurance
The Biggest Winner in Sports Is — the Insurance Industry?
Sports insurers are racing to cover evolving risks from World Cup event cancellations to contract liabilities and stadium cyberattacks.
Technology
Cybersecurity Data Sharing Faces Liability Deadline
With CISA protections expiring Sept. 30, businesses face new liability risks. CFOs must weigh alternatives for cybersecurity data sharing.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Japanese Rate Hikes Present a Hurdle for Corporate Bond Issuers
Japan’s rapidly rising interest rates are providing another significant variable for corporate treasurers with upcoming bond offerings or refinancings to...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Strait of Hormuz Forces Inventory Increase—at a Price
Asset-light corporations are becoming asset-heavier organizations as the on-again, off-again closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt global...
Commentary
American Banks Left the Door Open. European Fintechs Are Walking In.
The new battleground for U.S. banking will be about who owns relationships, not who has the biggest balance sheet.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Financial Jobs Slump in July as Payroll Gains Stall
Falling job-growth numbers drive more people to the gig economy to supplement their income.
Banking
Big Banks Signal Strong 2nd Half After Q2 Earnings Soar
The largest North American and European banks all posted double-digit percentage gains in profit, even as higher-for-longer inflation looms.