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European stocks slump as bond sell-off resumes

Bonds fell once more, and yields soared, amid worries in Europe and the Middle East.

Evening Standard · 6h ago

‘No way’ the yuan challenges the U.S. dollar—though it might gain ground against the pound or yen, says Standard Chartered’s China CEO

“There is no way—at least in my career—for the RMB to challenge the USD,” Jean Lu said during a media roundtable in Singapore.

Fortune · Sep 30

Animoca’s Evan Auyang worked in finance and public transit before crypto. Here’s why he thinks the blockchain should be more like a bus

The ex–deputy chief of Kowloon Motor Bus—where he haggled with politicians and triads over bus routes—is now helping build a HKD stablecoin.

Fortune · Sep 25

Liverpool agree new £300m shirt sponsor to end 17-year partnership

The Reds will have a new sponsor adorned on the front of their match shirts from the start of next season

The Independent UK · Sep 8

Liverpool agree £60m-a-year shirt sponsorship deal with Turkish Airlines

Liverpool have announced a new shirt sponsorship deal with Turkish Airlines worth more than £60m a year to the club

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8

Standard Chartered Is Bringing Bitcoin And Ether Spot Trading To UAE Institutions. It's A First For A Global Banking Giant.

The launch adds trading to Standard Chartered's existing digital-asset custody business in Dubai, where the bank began safeguarding Bitcoin and Ether for institutional clients in 2024.

International Business Times · Sep 3

Barclays targets India’s billionaires as private banking competition intensifies

Barclays is targeting India’s wealthiest founders and business owners as it seeks to expand its private banking business amid intensifying competition. The lender is leveraging its international network and capital-markets expertise to serve ultra-rich Indians with global assets, aiming for double-digit growth and deeper relationships with the country’s top promoters.

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Bitcoin Jumps Above $71,000 As Trump Pushes Crypto Bill. Standard Chartered Sees $100,000 By Year-End.

Bitcoin surged and ether rallied as President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act.

International Business Times · Aug 20

Global Market: Standard Chartered expands hedge fund offerings as investors seek protection from market volatility

Standard Chartered is increasing its focus on hedge funds as wealth management clients seek to diversify portfolios and navigate heightened market volatility. The bank is emphasising strategies such as equity market neutral and multi-strategy funds as alternative investments gain traction among affluent investors in Asia.

The Economic Times · Aug 20

XRP at a 52-Week Low: Is the $3 Price Prediction Dead for 2026?

XRP trades near $1.02 on August 14, and this week it did something it hadn't done all year: it printed a 52-week low of $0.9923, briefly losing the $1 line that held through every panic since 2024.

International Business Times · Aug 14