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Switzerland’s National Bank Faces Historic Loss
The Swiss National Bankprojects losses on foreign currency transactions of CHF131 billion, with another CHF1 billion in losses on positions held in Swiss francs.
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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Microsoft Seals LSE Cloud Deal
Microsoft’s investment in LSEG comes at a time when big tech names like Google, Amazon and IBM are increasingly engaged in an arms race to deepen relationships with financial firms.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Norway: Proposed Capital Mandate Raises Small Bank Ire
New capital requirements could reduce the mortgage loan lending capacity for Norway’s small and medium-sized banks by up to $17.3 billion.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
The UKs Second Big Bang
Britain repeals post-2008 banking reforms, including the cap on bonuses for bankers.
Awards
World’s Best Private Banks 2023: Western Europe
Global Finance announces the best private banks in Western Europe.
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Despite Bounceback, LSE Tumble Bodes Ill For London
Brexit and chaotic economic policy from Westminster caused the London Stock Exchange to temporarily lose its status as Europe's biggest stock market.
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EBRD: Zombie Takes Europe
The region’s economies are also threatened by large numbers of “zombie firms" as growth slows.
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Arriverderci Prime Minister Draghi
On Italian Prime Minister MarioDraghi's last day in office,the European Council in Brussels sent him off with a long applause and a celebratory video entitled “Arrivederci Mario.”
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English Economy Trussed Up
Britain's third prime minister in just three months—Rishi Sunak—steps up to the plate.
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BBVA Beefs Up Engineering Hires
The hiring will also include software developers and data specialists who will work with BBVA’s Client Solutions, Architecture and Data teams on the design, development and deployment of global and reusable components that support the creation of functionalities for retail and corporate clients.
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France To Appoint Envoy For Sovereign Funds
Although the precise remit has not been defined, the envoy will focus on the major funds in the Persian Gulf.
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United Kingdom: Queen’s Death Weakens Commonwealth Ties
Queen Elizabeth II’s passing may lead to independence bids from some the of 15 remaining realms under the rule of the British monarchy.