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Singapore’s largest bank, DBS, is targeting more than $774 billion in wealth assets by 2030 as it accelerates expansion in wealth management, digital investment platforms, and regional financial services.
The European Central Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining strict bank capital requirements, arguing that strong financial buffers remain vital for safeguarding financial stability despite growing industry calls for regulatory reforms.

Global financial markets moved higher while oil prices declined after the United States and Iran halted hostilities, easing fears of a wider regional conflict and improving investor sentiment.

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence has transformed global equity markets over the past two years, but investors are increasingly questioning whether current technology valuations can be sustained. While AI spending remains robust, rising interest-rate expectations and market volatility are encouraging a more cautious approach toward high-growth technology companies.

Micron's latest earnings exceeded market expectations and highlighted accelerating demand for AI memory chips. The company's outlook strengthened confidence across the semiconductor industry, lifting technology stocks and reinforcing expectations that AI infrastructure spending will remain robust.

A combination of currency weakness, rising tuition costs, and stricter visa policies is prompting many Indian students and families to reconsider traditional study-abroad destinations and reassess the return on investment of overseas education.

Leading executives and corporate organizations are urging governments and industries to accelerate electrification efforts, arguing that faster adoption of electric technologies can boost economic growth, improve energy security, and help achieve climate targets.

Jio Platforms, the digital and telecom arm of Reliance Industries, has filed draft papers for an initial public offering with market regulator SEBI. The move marks a significant milestone for India's largest telecom operator and could result in the biggest IPO in the country's history.

Fresh analysis drawing on Bank of England company intelligence suggests Brexit may have reduced the size of the UK economy by approximately 6%. The findings add to a growing body of research examining the long-term effects of Britain's departure from the European Union on trade, investment, and productivity.

UniCredit reportedly held discussions with Delfin regarding a potential increase in its stake in Generali, one of Europe's largest insurers. According to media reports, talks failed to produce an agreement, highlighting the complex shareholder dynamics within Italy's financial sector.