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AutoRek CEO: AI Speed Is No Substitute for Financial Controls

AutoRek CEO Chris Livesey says AI's real test in finance is not adoption speed but whether it strengthens the controls the sector depends on.

Stocks20d ago

AI Overviews Misinformation Damages Small Businesses

Business owners report lost revenue and reputational harm as Google's AI summaries mix up companies and spread false claims. No easy fix exists.

Stocks20d ago

AI CEOs' long manifestos: Who actually reads them?

Zuckerberg dropped 6,000 words. Amodei hit 13,000. AI CEOs are writing manifestos nobody reads — except rivals, VCs, and the media.

Forex20d ago

ONS Pushes Labour Survey to 2027, BOE Left Guessing

The ONS delays the labour survey transition to 2027, leaving the BOE without reliable jobs data for rate decisions. Sterling faces extended uncertainty.

Crypto20d ago

UK Lawmakers Press Bank CEOs on Crypto Account Refusals

Labour MP Gurinder Singh Josan and Lord Vaizey ask banks why they restrict crypto firms, warning the practice could undermine the UK's new crypto regime.

Forex20d ago

Italy trade surplus widens to €4.2 billion in June as exports accelerate

Italy's trade surplus widened to €4.23 billion in June as exports rose 1.6% month on month, driven by a 6.7% jump in EU shipments. Import prices fell 1.3% m/m.

Stocks20d ago

Goldman Taps JPMorgan's Chheda to Co-Head India IB as Ramakrishnan Exits

Goldman Sachs hires Chandresh Chheda from JPMorgan as co-head of India investment banking, filling the gap left by Sudarshan Ramakrishnan's exit. The move comes as India's ECM and M&A activity hit record levels.

Stocks20d ago

India's state debt is rising. Here's what a new fiscal bargain might look like

Data from the Reserve Bank of India shows state fiscal deficits rose to 3.5% of GDP in 2024-25 from 2.7% in 2022-23. The 0.8 percentage point increase matches the Union's deficit reduction.

Crypto20d ago

MiCA Wind-Down Phishing: How to Verify a Withdrawal Notice

Fraudsters are exploiting the MiCA wind-down: 1,700+ unlicensed providers must close, and phishing letters look real. Check the ESMA register before moving funds.

Crypto20d ago

SEC Sets August 14 Vote to Launch First Major Crypto Rule

The SEC votes Friday on Regulation Crypto, its first formal rulemaking for token offerings. The proposal could give crypto projects a capital-raising path without full registration.

Crypto20d ago

White House 'Fully Committed' to Clarity Act Vote in September

White House advisor Witt says Trump admin is 'fully committed' to the Clarity Act vote in September. The Senate considers the bill on Sept. 15.

Crypto20d ago

Robinhood UK Crypto Rollout Covers 50+ Assets, Zero Trade Fees

Robinhood's UK crypto rollout runs 50+ assets through Bitstamp with zero trading and custody fees. The full token list and access timeline remain unpublished.