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The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
Ashoka Shivareddy comes from a family of farmers, but it was hard to make a living in their drought-prone district of Kolar in southern India.
Minutes of the Board's discount rate meeting on April 20 and 29, 2026
The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday released the minutes from its recent meetings to review and determine the discount rates provided to depository institutions through the discount window. Today's minutes cover the Bo…
Statistical Notice 2026/04 - BEEDS User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Environment – Statistical Taxonomy v1.3.1 FINAL
The Bank of England is pleased to announce the availability of a BEEDS User Acceptance Testing (UAT) environment for statistical reporting firms and software houses to test Bank of England Statistical Taxonomy v1.3.1 FI…
Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control
Back in March, an email landed in my inbox from Irish airline Ryanair asking me if I was ready for my "next Moroccan adventure".
'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now
And we've all noticed when we get to the checkout the total is higher now than it used to be - even when we've left luxuries like wine or biscuits on the shelf.
Kevin Warsh takes oath of office as chairman and a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Federal Open Market Committee unanimously selects Warsh as its chairman
Kevin Warsh on Friday took the oath of office as chairman and a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats
The self-confessed military history geek was on a trip with fellow enthusiasts and realised a big flaw in online dating apps. They didn't cater for the people peering over the rim of the trench with her.
SEC and NFA Announce Memorandum of Understanding to Further Harmonize Regulatory Coordination
The significance of this MOU lies in its parties. Unlike the CFTC, which is a federal agency with broad rulemaking and enforcement authority over derivatives markets, NFA is a congressionally authorized registered futur…
The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
On the small Caribbean island of Barbuda, the Pink Sands Beach Bar played host to locals - and the occasional tourist - for more than 20 years.
SEC Proposes Transformative Reforms to Help Public Companies Conduct Registered Offerings and Simplify Reporting Requirements
On May 19, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed two companion rulemakings that, if adopted, would significantly expand capital-raising flexibility for public companies and simplify the public comp…
Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt
They assemble cars, perform surgery and even handle cargo at airports. But give most robots a needle and thread, and they would probably come undone.
SEC Rescinds Policy Regarding Denials of Settlements in Enforcement Actions
In this issue of our monthly Securities Enforcement Roundup, we highlight top securities enforcement developments from May 2026.
FCA and Bank of England set out shared vision for tokenisation in UK wholesale markets
UK financial firms can adopt tokenisation and distributed ledger technology (DLT) with greater confidence, as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England set out a shared vision and seek industry views…
Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?
Vitamins, repair tape and a jar of mango chutney - just some of what my household bought last month via Amazon's sprawling online shopping platform.
PRA announces ring-fence change to reduce costs
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has today announced plans to consult on reforming rules around shared operational services for ring-fenced banks.
Minutes of the Market Participants Group meeting – 7 May 2026
The Governor began the meeting by thanking attendees for joining and reminding participants of the purpose of these meetings. The Governor made clear that the MPC would be in listening mode, and that the meeting would b…
Minutes of the Meeting of the Court of Directors held on 12 February 2026
David Roberts, Chair Andrew Bailey, Governor Sarah Breeden, Deputy Governor – Financial Stability Clare Lombardelli, Deputy Governor – Monetary Policy Sir Dave Ramsden, Deputy Governor – Markets & Banking Sam Woods, Dep…
SEC Charges 21 Individuals With Alleged Wide-Reaching Insider Trading Scheme
With the confirmation of Chair Gary Gensler in April and the appointment of Enforcement Division Director Gurbir Grewal in June, the latter half of 2021 provided greater insight into the ways in which heightened enforce…
SEC Divisions of Investment Management and Corporation Finance Issue Staff Guidance Supporting Retirement Plans for Small Businesses
As tech-savvy generations have aged, banking and financial options evolved, too, and once rare perks like mobile banking became standard, forcing brick-and-mortar institutions to become tech-enabled.
SEC Proposes Amendments to Permit Optional Semiannual Reporting by Public Companies
On May 5, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed rule and form amendments that would allow Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) reporting companies to file semiannual reports on a new…
Exchange of letters between the Governor and the Chancellor on the Asset Purchase Facility - May 2026
Planning for long-term care is a smart way to prepare for the realities of aging. As Americans live longer, more of us will eventually need support later in life — whether through in-home care, assisted living or nursin…
The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
Step on to the tarmac at any major airport around the world, and you'll notice an unmistakable smell. A slightly sweet, oily scent, redolent of old workshops or antique paraffin lamps. It is as much part of the travelli…
The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
Step on to the tarmac at any major airport around the world, and you'll notice an unmistakable smell. A slightly sweet, oily scent, redolent of old workshops or antique paraffin lamps. It is as much part of the travelli…