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⚡ UK Government commissions review into bank branch closures

The UK Government has launched an independent review into widespread bank branch closures across the country, examining their impact on consumer and...

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Industry

⚡ New Zealand Dollar: RBNZ hawkish stance may aid gains – MUFG

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is expected to hold interest rates steady but signal a more aggressive policy stance when it...

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Industry

⚡ Finova strengthens Manchester hub with senior appointments

UK fintech Finova has significantly expanded its Manchester operations with three new director-level appointments as the cloud-based mortgage and lending softwa...

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⚡ New Zealand Dollar: RBNZ set to wait and hope – Commerzbank

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is widely expected to hold its policy rate steady at its upcoming meeting, adopting a cautious...

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Industry

⚡ Bank holiday sun boosts South West tourism

**BREAKING: UK Bank Holiday Weather Drives Tourism Surge in Southwest England** Devon and Cornwall businesses are reporting a significant uptick in visitor...

26 May 2026 Read →
Macro

⚡ Japan’s core CPI, excluding special factors, climbs 2.8% in April vs. 2.5% rise in March

Japan's central bank reported Tuesday that core consumer inflation excluding one-off factors surged to 2.8% in April, accelerating from March's 2.5% rise...

26 May 2026 Read →
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Empire FX Poaches Second Pepperstone Africa Executive in a Week, Names Linda Muriuki Head of Sales

Empire FX has appointed Linda Nkatha Muriuki as Head of Sales, marking the second senior executive the Capital Markets Authority-licensed broker has...

26 May 2026 Read →
Industry

The Methodology of Fairness: Why the Financial Commission’s Role Is Often Misunderstood

The Financial Commission has clarified its mandate amid persistent misunderstandings about its function in the FX and CFD sector. As an independent...

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Macro

⚡ Next boss warns of ‘dramatic’ fall in entry-level jobs

British retailer Next is experiencing a dramatic surge in job applications amid deteriorating entry-level employment conditions, according to CEO Lord Wolfson. ...

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Industry

⚡ US President Donald Trump says Iran talks ‘proceeding nicely’ as deal appears closer

US President Donald Trump stated Monday that negotiations with Iran are progressing smoothly toward a deal that would end their ongoing conflict...

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Industry

⚡ US forces conduct strikes in southern Iran in self-defense

US military forces have launched self-defense strikes in southern Iran on Monday, according to Fox News citing a US Central Command spokesperson....

26 May 2026 Read →
Industry

⚡ SME banking platform Relay raises $50m

Canadian fintech Relay has closed a $50 million growth funding round led by General Catalyst to expand its business banking platform for...

26 May 2026 Read →