Finance

Covering equities, fixed income, derivatives, foreign exchange and macro‑economic policy, the Finance section draws on Global Banking & Finance Review’s market analysis and investment coverage. Articles provide data‑driven insights and strategies for investors, analysts and policymakers.

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UK regulator probes BT over alleged failure to comply with information requests 

LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) - Britain's communications regulator Ofcom said on Wednesday it had opene...

29th April, 2026

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Pound retreats as investors stay cautious ahead of rate decisions

By Amanda Cooper LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) - The pound edged lower against the dollar on Wednesday,...

29th April, 2026

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EEX bourse reports higher 2025 trading volumes, followed by big rise in Q1

April 29 (Reuters) - The European Energy Exchange (EEX) saw a significant increase in trading volume...

29th April, 2026

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Britain's DCC gets takeover approach from Energy Capital Partners, KKR

April 29 (Reuters) - Britain's DCC said on Wednesday it has received a cash takeover proposal from a...

29th April, 2026

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Amadeus to buy French biometrics firm Idemia for 1.2 billion euros

April 29 (Reuters) - Spanish travel technology firm Amadeus on Wednesday announced a plan to acquire...

29th April, 2026

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Euro zone business lending growth picks up despite Iran war

FRANKFURT, April 29 (Reuters) - Lending growth to euro zone businesses picked up in March, European...

29th April, 2026

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Private air defence takes off in Ukraine

By Anna Voitenko April 29 (Reuters) - Ukraine is rolling out a new line of defence to protect busine...

29th April, 2026

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Germany arrests Kazakh man suspected of spying for Russia

BERLIN, April 29 (Reuters) - German police have arrested a Kazakh national on suspicion of spying fo...

29th April, 2026

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Russia attacks port infrastructure in Ukraine's south, hits hospital

April 29 (Reuters) - Russia has attacked port infrastructure in Ukraine's southern Odesa region with...

29th April, 2026

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Armani revenue slips in 2025 after 'difficult' year, CEO says

ROME, April 29 (Reuters) - Italian fashion group Armani posted a slight fall in revenue last year an...

29th April, 2026

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Facebook, Instagram charged with breaching rules, must do more to protect kids below 13, EU says

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, April 29 (Reuters) - Meta Platform' Facebook and Instagram were charged on...

29th April, 2026

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UK's Jet2 summer bookings rise but Iran conflict adds uncertainty

April 29 (Reuters) - British travel company Jet2 reported a 7.7% rise in summer bookings from a year...

29th April, 2026