Europe Decoded These are the 7 Russian banks banned from SWIFT – and the two exempted Member states could not reach consensus to sanction Sberbank and Gazprombank, which handle energy payments. 02/03/2022
Switzerland Ukraine war: Switzerland adopts full EU sanctions against Russia Brussels welcomed the Alpine nation's departure from its traditional neutrality, saying that without Switzerland the measures would have been "less effective". 28/02/2022
Money Russians queue for cash as sanctions bite and hyperinflation looms Russians wary that sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine would deal a crippling blow to their economy have been flocking to banks and ATMs for days. 28/02/2022
Money Pensioner forces Spanish banks to widen services to tackle exclusion Left behind by digitalisation and the closure of high street branches, the elderly in Spain have found a new champion in 78-year-old Carlos San Juan. 22/02/2022
Switzerland Credit Suisse leak alleges bank stashed billions in illicit funds Credit Suisse 'strongly rejects' the accusations. 21/02/2022
no comment Romanian National Bank launches first banknote with female personality It is the first legal tender banknote which features a female personality: Ecaterina Teodoroiu. 26/11/2021
Money How leading crypto investment firms are attracting top banking talent The financial sector once had its pick of raw talent. Now, crypto firms are leading the way post-COVID in attracting the best financial minds. 19/11/2021
Climate Household banks are funding deforestation despite climate promises Which banks should you leave if you don’t want to fund deforestation? A financial investigation has found the worst offenders. 21/10/2021
no comment Protesters rally outside closed banks in Kabul Protesters gather outside bank buildings in Kabul after government buildings, banks, passport offices, schools and universities remain largely closed since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan. 28/08/2021
world news Millionaire bankers in UK moved to EU just before Brexit, says report Countries across the EU "registered a slight increase in the number of high earners, particularly Germany, France, and Italy.” 18/08/2021
Europe News A majority want working from home to continue, new survey finds Do you want home working to continue? 29/07/2021
Money India becomes the latest to look at launching a digital currency The EU, the US, China, and Britain have announced plans to introduce digital currencies. India is the latest to join the growing list. 23/07/2021
Money Despite rise of cards during COVID, cash is still king in Switzerland Cards are becoming more widely used in the face of COVID. But the Swiss are not ready to give up cash just yet. 24/06/2021
Biztech news US tech dominates new payment technologies, French authorities warn Growing barriers to entry are leaving a handful of US tech companies dominating the digital payment services in France, according to a damning new report. 30/04/2021
Eco-Innovation Are ocean plastic credit cards the future of green spending? A new credit card made of recycled plastic uses an app to tell you how your spending habits damage the environment. 16/04/2021
Europe News Extinction Rebellion occupies financial headquarters in Brussels Environmentalists were protesting at the banking sector's perceived complicity in contributing towards climate change. 01/04/2021
Partner content Despite the pandemic, Uzbekistan’s privatisation plans forge ahead The government of Uzbekistan has surprised international economists by announcing plans to forge ahead in 2021 with its ambitious privatisation plans, despite the global Covid-19 pandemic. 20/01/2021
target Dubai's growing Islamic Economy Valued at over €1.7 trillion the Islamic economy is big business. In this episode, Target talks to industry insiders hoping to position Dubai as a regional hub. 27/11/2020
business planet Bouncing back after business failure Business Planet heads to Brittany, France, to see how one baker is making dough again after he was forced to close his boulangerie in Paris. 27/11/2020
World How is the Abu Dhabi Investment Office supporting startups and attracting foreign businesses? In its October World Economic Outlook report, the International Monetary Fund projected a 6.6% contraction in the UAE’s growth this year. 27/11/2020
World This is how Saudi Arabia is investing in its economic future Saudi Arabia is experiencing an economic slump due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the collapse of oil prices. 27/11/2020
View The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted barriers to vital digital financial services for refugees ǀ View Restrictions on the right to work and acquire assets hamper the ability for refugees to become self-reliant. The coronavirus pandemic has made a dire situation even worse in the absence of humanitarian aid or personal income. 24/11/2020
Partner content Watch: Sberbank to unveil new products and opportunities at its virtual SberConf event SberConf is Sberbank’s major virtual conference that focuses on their transformation, new services, products and opportunities. 23/09/2020
Green News 8 ways to make sustainable living work for you From food waste apps to ethical fashion platforms - what are the best tools to help us form green habits? 12/08/2020
Europe News Decision day in the race for Eurogroup presidency Whoever wins the post will is taking over at a time of economic turmoil, as fresh economic forecasts show an even deeper recession than anticipated. 09/07/2020
Ukraine Ukraine's central bank chief quits over 'political pressure' Yakiv Smolii's resignation is raising concerns about the central bank's independence and the continuation of a much-needed IMF bailout. 02/07/2020
