Global Finance

Switzerland’s banking sector is facing significant challenges with the implementation of new regulations that are deemed to be detrimental to UBS, one of the country’s largest financial institutions. Beat Wittmann, a partner at Porta Advisors in Zurich, has raised concerns about the impact of these regulations on UBS’s ability to compete with Wall Street giants.

China’s economy is facing significant challenges, with the need to boost economic activity and convince people that home prices are on the rise. This article will delve into the key issues and obstacles that China is currently grappling with, as well as the potential solutions that experts are advocating for. Richard Koo, chief economist at

Jamie Dimon, the CEO and chairman of JPMorgan Chase, recently highlighted his belief in the profound impact that artificial intelligence (AI) will have on society. In his annual letter to shareholders, Dimon placed a significant focus on AI, ahead of other important topics such as geopolitical risks, recent acquisitions, and regulatory matters. He expressed uncertainty

The CEO of Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse, recently made a bold prediction regarding the future of the cryptocurrency market. He anticipates that the combined market capitalization of the crypto market will surpass $5 trillion this year. Garlinghouse cited several macro factors, including the approval of the first U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and the upcoming

The municipal bond space has recently seen the arrival of a new ETF seeking to capitalize on potential profits. Joanna Gallegos, from BondBloxx, has taken the lead in the creation of the IR+M Tax-Aware Short Duration ETF (TAXX), a fund that was launched less than a month ago. Gallegos emphasizes the importance of looking beyond

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman recently highlighted the possibility of interest rates needing to move higher in order to control inflation. This stands in contrast to the general expectation in the market of potential rate cuts. While acknowledging the presence of upside risks to inflation, Bowman emphasized the importance of proceeding with caution in adjusting

Decades of trade deficits and the strengthening of the U.S. dollar have created a large number of “losers” within the U.S. economy. This situation led to the rise of protectionist policies, particularly championed by former President Donald Trump. These protectionist measures included imposing tariffs on countries like China, Mexico, and the European Union, with the

Over the past few months, Chinese electric car company Nio has been strategically expanding its battery swap partnerships with various automakers in China. In an attempt to gain an edge on the infrastructure side of the EV ecosystem, Nio has collaborated with Changan, Geely, Chery, and JAC to develop battery swap standards and enhance the

The recent visit of U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to China highlights the importance of high-level communication between the United States and China. This visit, which marks Yellen’s second trip to China since the summer, comes at a crucial time as both countries aim to deepen their dialogue and address longstanding misunderstandings. Yellen emphasized the

The International Your Money Financial Security Survey conducted by SurveyMonkey revealed that at least half of adults in major economies are feeling stressed about their personal finances. The primary reason cited for this stress is inflation. In countries like the U.S., Australia, Spain, and Mexico, approximately 70% of adults reported feeling “very or somewhat stressed”

Cleveland Federal Reserve President Loretta Mester recently expressed her belief in the possibility of interest rate cuts occurring within the year. However, she specifically ruled out the upcoming policy meeting in May as a potential timing for such action. Additionally, Mester highlighted that the long-run trajectory is anticipated to be higher than what policymakers had