欧洲央行执委 Philip R. Lane 在爱尔兰 MacGill 夏季学校发表题为《欧元区经济前景》(Outlook for the euro area economy) 的演讲，围绕能源商品价格情景（原油、天然气与合成能源价格指数）展开，分析油价与气价假设对欧元区通胀回落路径、居民实际收入与货币政策传导的影响，并讨论增长与贸易前景。
PRA consults on updated guidance for friendly society amalgamations and transfers
The proposals would provide more detail on the PRA’s approach to Part VIII transactions, helping firms plan amalgamations and transfers more efficiently.
PRA fines HDI Global SE £4,165,000 for inaccurate reporting of FSCS Liabilities and FSCS Fee Tariff data
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has imposed a financial penalty of £4,165,000 on HDI Global SE in connection with the submission of incorrect data to the PRA.
Meeting on the Fifth Market Functioning Survey concerning Climate Change
July 22, 2026 Financial Markets Department Bank of Japan The meeting on the results of the fifth Market Functioning Survey concerning Climate Change was held on July 21, 2026. For the agenda and items of the meeting, please see below.
Speech by Board Member TAMURA in Hyogo (Economic Activity, Prices, and Monetary Policy in Japan)
TAMURA Naoki Member of the Policy Board June 25, 2026 I will begin my speech by talking about developments in economic activity in Japan. The Bank of Japan assesses that the economy has recovered moderately, although some weakness has been seen in part, partly due to the impact of the situation in the Middle East.
Opening Remarks by Executive Director KAMIYAMA at the 11th Meeting of the Liaison and Coordination Committee on Central Bank Digital Currency on May 29, 2026 (Stepping into the Future: Shaping the Evolution of Japan's Payment and Settlement Systems)
Opening Remarks by Governor UEDA at the 2026 BOJ-IMES Conference
UEDA Kazuo Governor of the Bank of Japan May 27, 2026 We are pleased to welcome all of you, distinguished speakers and guests, to the 2026 BOJ-IMES Conference. Thank you very much for your participation. The theme of this year's conference is "Monetary Policy from New Perspectives." I am sure that supply shocks loom large in everyone's mind.
Secretary Bessent Issues Statement Welcoming S&P Global Release of Critical Mineral Reference Prices
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury welcomed S&P Global’s introduction of new reference prices for critical minerals, calling the development an important advancement in promoting greater transparency to enable market-based price discovery across global critical minerals markets.
WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is moving against digital asset exchanges that the Iranian regime relies on to launder billions of dollars, maintain covert access to international financial systems, and support the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), among other terrorist groups.
Treasury Dismantles Iranian Regime’s Global Clandestine Currency Networks
WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took action against multiple networks spanning several countries for enabling Iran’s rahbar banking system to move hundreds of millions of dollars.
Remarks from Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent at Event with Arizona Bankers in Phoenix
As prepared for delivery. Good afternoon. Thank you all for joining us today. The spy novelist John le Carré famously wrote that a desk is a dangerous place from which to watch the world. So, I try to get out from behind mine as often as I can.
SEC Charges Former Executives With Fraud in Connection With $1.9 Billion Collapse of Subprime Auto Lender Tricolor
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Daniel Chu, Jerome Kollar, and Ameryn Seibold, the former CEO, CFO, and Senior Director of Finance, respectively, at Texas-based Tricolor Holdings, LLC, for their roles in an alleged multi-year scheme…
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it proposed new rules, titled “Regulation Crypto Assets,” that would create a clear and fit-for-purpose framework for certain investment contracts involving crypto assets. This proposal follows…
SEC Charges Toms River Trio in Connection with Alleged $47 Million Fraud Targeting Orthodox Jewish Communities
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged three Toms River, New Jersey residents for their roles in an affinity investment fraud that raised approximately $47 million from more than 87 investors, who were primarily members of Orthodox Jewish…
SEC Charges Private Fund Adviser Adit Ventures Management, Its CEO and Affiliated General Partners in Alleged Fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged New York-based investment adviser Adit Ventures Management LLC, its CEO Eric Munson, and three affiliated general partners, Adit Ventures LLC; Adit Ventures II LLC; and Adit Ventures III LLC (the…
Anchoring trust in money: innovation beyond stablecoins
Speech by Frank Smets, Acting Head of Monetary and Economic Department and Head of Economic Analysis and Statistics, on the occasion of the Bank's Annual General Meeting, Basel, 28 June 2026.
Joint Statement by the Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group and World Trade Organization
Washington, May 29, 2026: The Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group and World Trade Organization met on May 28 as part of the high-level coordination group established in April to maximize their institutions’ response to the energy, trade, and economic impacts of the war in the Middle East.
Joint MDB Statement on Critical Minerals to Manufacturing Value Chains
MDBs align on a joint framework to build resilient, responsible critical minerals value chains and scale investment for energy and economic transformation.
Update on the World Bank Group Climate Change Action Plan
The WBG’s work on climate is and will remain firmly client driven, supporting them in delivering on their own ambitions as set out in their national plans and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
Exploring cross-sectoral interconnections in resolution planning
In this speech, FSB Secretary General, John Schindler highlights the importance of resolve in resolution planning, emphasising collaboration, preparedness, in maintaining financial system resilience.
Opening remarks for the FSB 2026 ReSolve Event: Exploring cross-sectoral interconnections and financial stability implications
In this speech, Dominique Laboureix, Chair of the FSB Resolution Steering Group, discusses the importance of cross-border, cross-sectoral crisis preparedness.
Opening remarks on sound practices for artificial intelligence
In her remarks, Michelle W. Bowman, Chair of the FSB Standing Committee on Supervisory and Regulatory Cooperation (SRC), discusses the FSB’s Consultation Report on the Sound Practices for Responsible…
Tender date : 18 August 2026 Paper on offer : EF Bills Issue number : Q2633 Issue date : 19 August 2026 Maturity date : 18 November 2026 Amount applied : HK$179,824
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to the press releases issued by the banks listed below relating to fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, ph
Credit Card Lending Survey Results for Second Quarter 2026
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority published today (17 August) the credit card lending survey results for the second quarter of 2026. Total card receivables decreased by 2.1% in the second quarter to HK
The Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited (HKICL) has recently noted two fraudulent websites at hxxps[:]//www[.]hkmonetaryauthority[.]xyz and hxxps[:]//fpshkicl[.]info purported to be from the HKICL. T
Remarks by Mr Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development, and Deputy Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, at the Book Launch for the Institute of Policy Studies’ 17th S R Nathan Fellow Mr Piyush Gupta on 17 August 2026
At the book launch for the Institute of Policy Studies’ 17th S R Nathan Fellow Mr Piyush Gupta, Mr Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development, and Deputy Chairman of MAS highlighted the importance of balancing innovation with trust and stability, and of strong public-private partnerships in driving the continued development of Singapore's financial sector.
Remarks by Mr Chia Der Jiun, Managing Director, MAS, at the MAS Annual Report 2025/2026 Media Conference on 28 July 2026
Mr Chia Der Jiun, Managing Director of MAS, spoke on economic developments and monetary policy as well as the developments in Singapore's financial sector.
MAS and ABS Establish Taskforce to Strengthen Cyber and Technology Resilience against AI-driven Threats
MAS and ABS announced the establishment of the AI-Driven Cyber and Technology Risk Taskforce (ACT), an industry-wide initiative to strengthen collective cyber and technology resilience in response to the emerging risks posed by frontier AI models.
Trump says no talks scheduled with Iran as he teases action in Hormuz Strait
Trump insists the U.S., not Iran, is in control of the strait, even though transiting vessels continue to come under attack and few attempt the crossing.
US and Canada hold last-minute talks to stop Trump’s 50% tariffs
Tension could hit new heights at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday if Trump goes ahead with his plan to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products, ranging from hockey sticks to tongue depressors.
Trial for Meta begins with states arguing its platforms preyed on vulnerability of young brains
Opening statements started Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta Platforms in a California federal court, where states are seeking billions of dollars in damages for social media harms to children.
Mortgage and refinance rates today, Tuesday, August 18, 2026: Generally higher, yet the 30-year holds
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates for Tuesday, August 17, 2026. Mortgage rates are generally higher today than they were yesterday, though the 30-year rate managed to remain mostly unchanged.
Seller concession limits: How much can you ask for?
Seller concession limits vary by loan type — from 3% to 9% for conventional loans to 6% for FHA. Here's exactly how much you can ask for and how to make the most of it.
UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told
Government assessment warns of supply shock that could leave homes and businesses without gas within a decadeMinisters are waking up to Britain’s gas supply risks. It’s time for decisionsGreat Britain risks running out of gas in the 2030s despite its growing clean energy sources, unless ministers take “unprecedented” action to guard against a future supply shock, according to an official assessment.The government is considerin
Governments’ borrowing costs hit further multi-decade highs as US-Iran peace hopes fade
Bond yields in US, UK, Germany France and Japan rise after ceasefire ends and Trump threatens to bomb OmanBusiness live – latest updatesGovernment borrowing costs in several advanced economies continued to rise to levels not seen in decades on Tuesday, as hopes of an end to the US-Iran war faded.Concerns about the inflation outlook worsened after the ceasefire between Washington DC and Tehran ended on Monday night without an a
Ikea to take on eBay and Vinted with UK online secondhand site
Platform set to launch later this year will enable loyalty card members to sell preloved Billy bookcases and Poäng chairsBusiness live – latest updatesIkea is taking on eBay, Facebook Marketplace and Vinted with its own secondhand selling site in the UK.The new platform, which will enable shoppers signed up to the Swedish company’s membership scheme to connect directly to one another to buy and sell pre-owned Ikea items locall
‘A feudal relationship’: Stonegate Pub Partners under scrutiny after complaints of tenant mistreatment
UK’s largest pub company with the lowest satisfaction rating accused of entrapping landlords into financial loss situations“We’re pleased to welcome Stonegate Pub Partners as a sponsor for the Great British Pub Awards 2026” read a post on the event’s Facebook page. Within minutes it had backfired.“Must be 1st April again,” said one commenter. “This is like Pontius Pilate being appointed child welfare ambassador,” said another.
ABC and Disney sue FCC, alleging First Amendment violations
The ABC Network has sued the Federal Communications Commission, alleging that the Trump administration is violating its First Amendment rights by challenging ABC broadcast licenses and investigating the network's talk show "The View."
'Profits won.' The child safety trial against Meta kicks off in federal court
Opening arguments are underway in a trial that pits four states against the company that owns Facebook and Instagram. They allege that Meta knew its products could hook kids — and lied about the danger.
Many recent grads say AI is making it harder to get a job. Economists aren't so sure
The unemployment rate for young adults with new degrees is higher than the rate for all workers, according to the New York Fed. Is AI the problem, or is it more complicated?
Cities are adopting new data center standards as public opposition grows
As the number of data centers across the U.S. continues to increase, so does public opposition. That has some cities changing their standards for what acceptable data center development looks like.
