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Global public debt approaches 100% of GDP amid rising risks

22 clusters · 147 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Global public debt rises amid economic uncertainty

Global public debt is approaching 100 percent of the world’s gross domestic product, a level comparable to the post-World War II era. The IMF projects this threshold could be surpassed by 2029 or 2030, driven largely by

Healey's fiscal agenda: regional funds and tax reforms

30 clusters · 98 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: UK Chancellor faces pressure over proposed bank tax hikes

As the October 28 Budget approaches, Chancellor John Healey faces intensifying fiscal constraints. While previous forecasts suggested fiscal headroom could drop to £12 billion, recent estimates indicate that rising infla

Real-world asset tokenization development

17 clusters · 62 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: SEC announces 2027 examination priorities focusing on tokenization

The adoption of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization is evolving from a tool for corporate liquidity management toward a broader focus on industry-specific infrastructure and institutional-grade digital ecosystems. By Sep

Evolution of AI-driven deepfake scams and defensive tech

52 clusters · 261 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: AI voice cloning used in telephone scams

Cybersecurity authorities continue to warn of evolving deepfake scams using artificial intelligence to impersonate trusted individuals. In India, SEBI has warned of the ‘Boss Scam,’ while the Telecom Regulatory Authority

UK banking sector tax competitiveness debate

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: UK banking sector reports higher tax rates than international competitors

The UK banking industry has raised concerns regarding the potential impact of windfall taxes and existing tax burdens on the nation’s international competitiveness. In submissions ahead of the October 28 Budget, the lobb

UK mortgage market lending trends

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: UK mortgage market shows resilience amid rate shifts

The UK mortgage market has seen shifts in lending criteria and volume. Building societies, such as Teachers for Intermediaries (TFI) and Skipton Building Society, have expanded lending limits. TFI increased its maximum l

Quant Network market price surge and banking integration

4 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Quant (QNT) tests critical $191 price level for recovery

Quant (QNT) experienced a period of significant price appreciation driven by institutional interest and rumors of financial sector integration. In late September, the token reached a four-month high, breaking through res

Burnham's UK government faces economic, political tests

352 clusters · 2383 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Andy Burnham addresses social care and Thames Water

Since taking office on 20 July 2026, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pursued a reform-driven agenda centered on decentralization and public service oversight. His administration follows the resignation of Keir Starmer, w

UK domestic payment infrastructure development

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: UK payment markets see 49.7 billion transactions in 2025

Major UK banks have initiated a fundraising effort to develop a new domestic payments infrastructure through the UK Payments Delivery Company (PDC). The project aims to raise approximately £50 million to finance incorpor