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Multilateral development banks announce their support of climate financing at COP29

Yesterday, at COP29, multilateral development banks (MDBs) announced their financial plans to help countries meet ambitious climate outcomes.

Poland doubles contribution to World Bank’s IDA fund to support low-income countries

The Polish government has promised to double its contribution to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) fund, committing 37 million euros over the next nine years.

Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 surges to new record high

The FTSE 100, the UK's leading stock index, reached a historic milestone today, hitting an all-time high of 8,076 points.

Future of payments review: Open banking, fintech competitiveness and public sector payments

The UK's Future of Payments review aims to use open banking and innovation to make public services better and more inclusive.

Is the Bank of England’s plan to curb UK inflation really working?

The government is currently supporting the BoE’s stance of continuing to raise interest rates to stamp out UK inflation – but is it working?

UK House prices plummet to 2009 lows, causing market shockwaves

According to Nationwide, UK house prices have recorded their most significant annual drop in nearly 14 years, with a rapid decline observed in May.

Unlocking liquidity: How international SMEs can navigate high demand periods

While high demand for products or services indicates a prosperous business, there are challenges with busy trade periods for international SMEs.

Redefining how we work to navigate economic uncertainty

Director & Co Founder Fergus Magennis at Invoka Consulting explores how economic uncertainty is affecting organisations and the public sector, and how digital transformation can help.

Private equity: Shock absorber and growth catalyst

Private equity dampens business cycle fluctuations, improves capital allocation, and boosts growth, argues professor Christian Keuschnigg.

EU building renovation for energy efficiency and the role of banks

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and rising fuel prices have forced EU countries to reevaluate their energy policies, bringing energy efficiency and building renovation into sharp focus.

The impact of the worldwide recession on the tech industry 

Code Enigma discusses how a worldwide recession would affect IT spending, the tech industry, and macroeconomic trends.

Can the UK cope with another round of austerity measures?

As the UK prepares for its longest recession yet, amidst a cost-of-living crisis, are the government ready to help the people through its harsh austerity measures?

Can the Bank of England save the day by raising interest rates?

Raising interest rates could curb rising inflation in the UK – but will this help with struggles arising from the conflict in Ukraine and the cost of living crisis?

UK economic crisis leads to the country’s longest recession yet

Unemployment is predicted to double and interest rates are to reach 3% in 2022, as the UK economic crisis worsens the cost of living once more.

How Open Banking can improve customer engagement in the public sector

With over six million UK users, it’s safe to say that open banking is no longer in its infancy, but how can we use it to improve customer service?

Open Finance: What’s next for the UK and Open Banking?

Andy Renshaw, SVP of product management at Feedzai, discusses what is in store for the future of UK Open Banking.

European regulatory environment acting as driver of fintech innovation 

Susan Friedman, Head of Public Policy, Ripple, discusses how European regulation acts as a driver for fintech innovation.

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