• Barclays and Lloyds join branch closure trend

    Two major UK banks, Barclays and Lloyds Banking Group, have announced the closure of a combined total of 63 branches. Barclays revealed plans to shut down 10 branches in addition to the 70 closures already…
  • Hungary promotes government bonds

    The Hungarian government has implemented regulatory changes aimed at boosting demand for government bonds and penalising other investment options. These changes, which came into effect on May 31, are expected to increase demand for government…
  • RAISE poaches EDF employees

    RAISE, a French asset manager focused on sustainable finance, has recruited a team from EDF.PA, the investment arm of power giant EDF, to lead an infrastructure fund. The fund aims to raise 750 million euros…
  • Sunak to put £32bn into global infrastructure

    British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has committed to increasing government spending on infrastructure projects as part of the G7 summit held in Hiroshima, Japan. The UK will allocate £32 billion over the next five years,…
  • Switzerland’s economy beats projections

    The Swiss economy exceeded expectations with a stronger-than-expected growth rate in the first quarter of 2023, driven by robust domestic demand and increasing exports, according to the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). Adjusted for…