BoE Slashes Bank Capital Rules as Global Risks Rise
The Bank of England warns of heightened global financial stability risks while easing capital requirements for UK lenders to 13%. Read the full analysis of the FPC's latest report.
The Bank of England warns of heightened global financial stability risks while easing capital requirements for UK lenders to 13%. Read the full analysis of the FPC's latest report.
The Bank of England has trimmed capital requirements for UK banks to boost lending, while its stability report warns of increased risks from AI valuations and geopolitics. Read the full analysis.
The Bank of England plans to lower capital requirements for major UK lenders, aiming to boost loans to households and firms. Stress tests show top banks can withstand a severe downturn.
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Yanis Varoufakis argues Amazon's cloud dominance creates a technofeudal system. Discover how workers and activists are fighting back in the Make Amazon Pay campaign.
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Birmingham City unveil plans for a new £1.2bn stadium, 'The Powerhouse', and aim to make it the permanent home for the England women's national team. Discover the ambitious vision.
Two senior capital markets partners depart Ashurst for Baker McKenzie, marking significant recruitment win for the global firm's London practice.
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Lloyds Banking Group's capital markets head departs amid strategic reshuffle. Discover the leadership changes and future direction of Britain's largest lender.
Aquis Exchange receives FCA approval to launch private company market, challenging LSE dominance. New platform aims to boost UK capital markets competitiveness.
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Schroders Capital strengthens its private assets team with strategic hire from Pimco. Discover how this move enhances their business development capabilities.