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European Parliament Moves Digital Euro Proposal Forward

the European Parliament Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) approved its stance on the digital euro regulation by 43 votes to 14, with one abstention, and authorized the immediate opening of "trilogue" talks with the Council and the Commission.

inkl · Jul 15

ECB selects 36 payment providers for digital euro pilot as the project moves ahead

The European Central Bank (ECB) has selected 36 payment service providers to help test the digital euro in a year-long pilot from 2027, marking the latest milestone in the EU's effort to create a digital form of central bank money while reducing reliance on foreign payment networks.

Euronews · Jul 14

India Inc's overseas fundraise picks up pace in May to $4.7 bn: RBI data

Indian companies' external commercial borrowings proposals saw a significant jump in May. Total filings reached USD 4.74 billion, a notable increase from April's figures. Prominent firms like Indian Railway Finance Corporation and NTPC filed substantial borrowing intentions. Kisetsu Saison Finance also submitted multiple proposals for on-lending purposes. Filings for rupee-denominated…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

RIP Bazball: McCullum sacked as England Test coach

Brendon McCullum's controversial reign as England Test coach is over, though he'll continue to lead the country's white-ball teams.

AAP · Jul 12

Brendon McCullum sacked as England Men’s Test head coach

McCullum spent four years in charge of the Test team and his exit follows the retirement of former captain Ben Stokes

The Independent UK · Jul 12

Brendon McCullum ‘gutted’ after being sacked as England Test coach

Brendon McCullum will stay on as England’s white-ball coach, saying he ‘respects the decision’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12

ECB to face no action over Ben Stokes retirement video amid ICC anti-corruption fears

Stokes’ farewell address to the England dressing room attracted the attention of the ICC

The Independent UK · Jul 10

EU lawmakers give digital euro the green light, but rollout still years away

EU lawmakers on Thursday backed kickstarting negotiations on creating a digital version of the euro, as the European Union races to introduce the currency.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 10

England Test team hit with new drinking rules but midnight curfew won’t fix a broken team culture

COMMENT: Players have been told not to appear drunk during men’s cricket series, writes Lawrence Ostlere, as the ECB bids to improve the optics around Brand England

The Independent UK · Jul 10

Global Market: Geopolitical risks return to centre stage for ECB as inflation fears resurface

Fresh US-Iran hostilities have pushed the European Central Bank back to its inflation fight. Rising energy prices now threaten to reignite price pressures across the euro zone. This renewed conflict has heightened uncertainty around the inflation outlook for policymakers. Market expectations have shifted, with traders betting on further ECB rate…

The Economic Times · Jul 10