Topics: financial updates

Canada’s Desjardins plans its debut issuance in the Australian bond market, marking a significant step in its international financial strategy.

Canada’s Desjardins plans its debut issuance in the Australian bond market, marking a significant step in its international financial strategy.

In today’s fast-paced world, the mortgage application and conveyancing processes can often feel slow and outdated, especially for first-time buyers. Despite the demand for speedy transactions, it can still take weeks or even months for a mortgage offer to come through, and the conveyancing process can be equally time-consuming.

In today’s fast-paced world, the mortgage application and conveyancing processes can often feel slow and outdated, especially for first-time buyers. Despite the demand for speedy transactions, it can still take weeks or even months for a mortgage offer to come through, and the conveyancing process can be equally time-consuming.

Mortgage interest rates continue to drop, with lenders offering rates below 4 percent on certain mortgages, according to independent mortgage advisory firm De Hypotheekshop.

Mortgage interest rates continue to drop, with lenders offering rates below 4 percent on certain mortgages, according to independent mortgage advisory firm De Hypotheekshop.

The Swiss franc hits a multi-year high, causing the dollar to struggle in thin trade. The yen, however, remains stable amidst the market fluctuations.

The Swiss franc hits a multi-year high, causing the dollar to struggle in thin trade. The yen, however, remains stable amidst the market fluctuations.

Get the latest insights on the new agreement between Switzerland and the UK and its significance for the financial industry.

Get the latest insights on the new agreement between Switzerland and the UK and its significance for the financial industry.

Global regulators have announced stricter rules for open-ended investment fund managers to better handle investor cash calls without relying on central bank support.

Global regulators have announced stricter rules for open-ended investment fund managers to better handle investor cash calls without relying on central bank support.

ABN Amro, a prominent Dutch bank, is set to acquire neobroker Bux, signaling a major development in the retail investment sector. Stay informed about this strategic move and its potential impact.

ABN Amro, a prominent Dutch bank, is set to acquire neobroker Bux, signaling a major development in the retail investment sector. Stay informed about this strategic move and its potential impact.

Investors expect a rise in corporate bond issuance as bond yields drop, creating opportunities for companies to refinance debt at lower costs. Get the latest insights on the projected increase in 2023.

Investors expect a rise in corporate bond issuance as bond yields drop, creating opportunities for companies to refinance debt at lower costs. Get the latest insights on the projected increase in 2023.

Explore the rising trend of debt-for-equity swaps in Europe as private equity firms hand over company keys amidst higher interest rates and the ongoing effects of the pandemic.

Explore the rising trend of debt-for-equity swaps in Europe as private equity firms hand over company keys amidst higher interest rates and the ongoing effects of the pandemic.

The European Central Bank (ECB) has decided to keep interest rates steady and hinted at the imminent conclusion of its bond buying program, marking a significant shift in monetary policy for the euro zone.

The European Central Bank (ECB) has decided to keep interest rates steady and hinted at the imminent conclusion of its bond buying program, marking a significant shift in monetary policy for the euro zone.

Spain's CaixaBank is spearheading the adoption of generative AI (GenAI) with a dedicated task force, aiming to enhance internal processes and customer services through innovative applications.

Spain\'s CaixaBank is spearheading the adoption of generative AI (GenAI) with a dedicated task force, aiming to enhance internal processes and customer services through innovative applications.

The use of digital and wearable payment methods in Switzerland has surged to 37%, up from 25% in just two years, reflecting a growing trend in the country's payment habits.

The use of digital and wearable payment methods in Switzerland has surged to 37%, up from 25% in just two years, reflecting a growing trend in the country\'s payment habits.

Nucleus Commercial Finance has made a significant move in the finance industry by securing a £200 million funding facility from NatWest. This partnership will enable Nucleus to provide much-needed support to UK SMEs in the form of business loans.

Nucleus Commercial Finance has made a significant move in the finance industry by securing a £200 million funding facility from NatWest. This partnership will enable Nucleus to provide much-needed support to UK SMEs in the form of business loans.

UK-based embedded finance platform, Liberis, expands into North America and Europe with $112 million in debt financing, aiming to bridge the funding gap for small businesses.

UK-based embedded finance platform, Liberis, expands into North America and Europe with $112 million in debt financing, aiming to bridge the funding gap for small businesses.

UBS, the Swiss banking giant, saw a 4% increase in its shares despite reporting a $785 million loss following the Credit Suisse deal. Find out more about the bank's Q3 results and its optimistic outlook.

UBS, the Swiss banking giant, saw a 4% increase in its shares despite reporting a $785 million loss following the Credit Suisse deal. Find out more about the bank\'s Q3 results and its optimistic outlook.

European stocks soar to their highest level since February 2022, with the STOXX 600 index climbing 0.8% to 472.75. This surge represents a more than 10% increase since October 27, as traders anticipate major central banks' interest rate cuts in the coming year, following a positive report on the U.S. labor market.

European stocks soar to their highest level since February 2022, with the STOXX 600 index climbing 0.8% to 472.75. This surge represents a more than 10% increase since October 27, as traders anticipate major central banks\' interest rate cuts in the coming year, following a positive report on the U.S. labor market.

Lugano, Switzerland, expands its cryptocurrency payment options, enabling private individuals and companies to pay all city-issued invoices using bitcoin and Tether. 

Lugano, Switzerland, expands its cryptocurrency payment options, enabling private individuals and companies to pay all city-issued invoices using bitcoin and Tether. 

Discover Air Canada's strategic move to fortify its balance sheet and enhance financial flexibility as it repays a substantial $589 million debt amidst ongoing pandemic challenges. Gain insights into how this milestone showcases Air Canada's commitment to reducing obligations and reaffirming its status as a prominent global aviation frontrunner.

Discover Air Canada\'s strategic move to fortify its balance sheet and enhance financial flexibility as it repays a substantial $589 million debt amidst ongoing pandemic challenges. Gain insights into how this milestone showcases Air Canada\'s commitment to reducing obligations and reaffirming its status as a prominent global aviation frontrunner.