Asian stock markets drop amid a sharp rise in oil prices and mounting concerns over global inflation, prompting expectations of imminent monetary policy tightening by major central banks, including the US Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan. Asian shares fell…
A new biometric payment system called PalmAI, developed by Positivo Tecnologia and Tencent Cloud, offers palm-based Pix transfers in Brazil, aiming to streamline transactions at high-traffic venues and potentially transform contactless payments. A new payment system in Brazil is aiming…
India’s financial regulators have launched a pilot programme to tokenise corporate bonds, integrating distributed ledger technology and the wholesale digital rupee to modernise bond issuance, settlement, and trading infrastructure. India’s financial regulators have opened a pilot programme that could change…
India’s semiconductor industry has secured $1.4 billion in equity funding since 2021, with nearly half raised since 2025, signalling rapid growth as the country prepares to host SEMICON India 2026 and strengthen its position in the global supply chain. India’s…
As the commodities-to-S&P 500 ratio hits multi-decade lows, analysts warn that even a slight reversal could significantly impact diversified portfolios, highlighting the strategic importance of physical assets amid a prolonged equity surge. The case for commodities does not depend on…
Revolut has disclosed a social-engineering scam that led to the exposure of customer personal details, despite claims of system security and proactive response, highlighting vulnerabilities in fraud prevention measures. Revolut has disclosed that a social-engineering attack led to the exposure…
HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank were among the buyers of India’s inaugural tokenised bond issued by REC, signalling growing interest in blockchain-enabled debt settlement and a faster, more efficient securities market. HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank were among the buyers…
Many households are discovering quick wins in their budgets by cancelling forgotten subscriptions, reducing avoidable fees, and making smarter choices in daily spending , all without major sacrifices or new apps. Many households are looking for ways to trim spending…
Anmol Verma highlights the evolving role of AI agents in finance, advocating for systems that interpret, respond and learn, transforming how investors manage their portfolios. Investment platforms have become far more capable over the past decade, but they still rely…
Raymond’s shares hit a 52-week high following a major aerospace order from an Indian customer, highlighting the company’s strategic shift towards higher-value industrial segments and renewed growth prospects in aerospace and defence sectors. Raymond has extended its market rally, with…
