California ‘billionaire tax’ makes ballot despite opposition from tech moguls
Wealth tax criticized by billionaires and Gavin Newsom would levy a one-time 5% tax on residents worth over $1…
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Ex-Celsius CEO Mashinsky gets U.S. CFTC ban in final resolution with regulator
The punishments of Alexander Mashinsky, the imprisoned former chief of Celsius until its high-profile collapse…
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Bank of Eufaula and S N B Bancshares, Inc.
The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced that it had prohibited Thomas Engelbrecht from future particip…
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SEC, CFTC Seek Public Comment to Further Clarify and Harmonize Derivatives Product Definitions
On June 18, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC;…
Another FTSE 100 firm falls to private equity. Where are the new listings? | Nils Pratley
It would be a stretch to describe the £10bn-ish takeover of Intertek as a landmark event for the London stock …
SEC, CFTC Seek Public Input on Data Reporting Frameworks for Security-Based Swap and Swap Markets
On June 18, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC;…
The Guardian view on OnlyFans: revelations of abusive middlemen merit MPs’ attention | Editorial
Since its launch a decade ago, and throughout its journey to becoming one of the UK’s most successful internet…
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The billionaire hidden behind the curtain inside Trump’s Pentagon
The only available video over the last 15 months of the official who really wields power in Donald Trump ’s Pe…
‘Cynical to get power’: Michel Barnier on Boris Johnson, Brexit and the EU’s future
A couple of years ago, Michel Barnier spent a weekend with Boris Johnson’s father, Stanley. It was not some gh…
UK could keep special pre-Brexit terms if it rejoined EU, Michel Barnier says
Exclusive: Former chief Brexit negotiator says staying out of euro and Schengen area would be ‘perfectly possi…
Fed governor Lisa Cook faced $1.3m in legal and security fees after Trump’s bid to fire her
The Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook faced more than $1.3m in legal and security fees after coming under att…
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the execution of the enforcement action listed below:
Cuban economy needs ‘urgent changes’ as US blockade deepens crisis, says president
Cuba’s economy needs urgent changes to overcome a crisis intensified by a US oil blockade, the president, Migu…
Minutes of the Meeting of the Court of Directors held on 23 April 2026
David Roberts, Chair Andrew Bailey, Governor Sarah Breeden, Deputy Governor – Financial Stability Clare Lombar…
Federal Reserve Board requests comment on proposal to require certain payment stablecoin issuers to maintain an effective customer identification program
The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday requested comment on a proposal to require certain payment stablecoin is…
Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices
Uncertainty over the impact of high energy prices has led policymakers at the Bank of England to hold interest…
Fewer than half of commuters in Great Britain think train fare value for money
Fewer than half of rail commuters in Great Britain think their train fare is value for money, a national passe…
Transcript of the Governor's pooled broadcast interview given on 18 June 2026
Sky News - Governor, you’ve held interest rates where they are when we’ve had some more positive news round in…
What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean?
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% for a fourth consecutive time, keeping them at the lowest…
Number of job vacancies hits five year-low
The number of job vacancies has fallen to its lowest level for five years as businesses cut back on recruitmen…
Americans are spending $800 just to cool their homes. We are at a breaking point | Mark Wolfe
Since 2020, the stock market has more than doubled. Americans who own substantial financial assets are revelin…
Bank Rate maintained at 3.75% - June 2026 Monetary Policy Summary and Minutes
At its meeting ending on 17 June 2026, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 7–2 to maint…
Farage trying to block ‘Britcoin’ plans that could be costly for billionaire donor
Nigel Farage has been trying to block a Bank of England cryptocurrency plan that could be costly for the billi…
Drax cleared after investigation into sourcing of wood pellets
The City watchdog has closed an investigation into the power generator Drax after an almost 10-month review in…