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OpenAI formalises future U.S. data-centre safeguards; pledges union engagement, environmental disclosures
Business

OpenAI formalises future U.S. data-centre safeguards; pledges union engagement, environmental disclosures

Amid growing U.S. opposition to data-centre expansion, company commits to bearing electricity and grid infrastructure costs, publishing water and power consumption, and working with unions on local hiring and training; proposes measures to make data-centre developers more accountable

The Hindu – Business
UN Special Advocate Queen Máxima champions financial health in Ghana
Finance UN Special Advocate Queen Máxima champions financial health in Ghana
Finance

UN Special Advocate Queen Máxima champions financial health in Ghana

UN Special Advocate Queen Máxima champions financial health in Ghana United Nations Development Programme

United Nations Development Programme
Nasdaq 100 Falls 4% as Chipmaker Selloff Deepens: Markets Wrap
Finance Nasdaq 100 Falls 4% as Chipmaker Selloff Deepens: Markets Wrap
Finance

Nasdaq 100 Falls 4% as Chipmaker Selloff Deepens: Markets Wrap

Nasdaq 100 Falls 4% as Chipmaker Selloff Deepens: Markets Wrap Bloomberg.com

Bloomberg.com
LIC Q2 profit rises 20% to ₹12,115 crore as VNB margin and net premium expands
Business

LIC Q2 profit rises 20% to ₹12,115 crore as VNB margin and net premium expands

LIC expects further improvement in VNB margins, supported by a favourable product mix and growth in high-margin segments, particularly non-participating (non-par) savings and term assurance.

The Hindu – Business
How to ride out a two-year market slump without derailing long-term goals
Finance How to ride out a two-year market slump without derailing long-term goals
Finance

How to ride out a two-year market slump without derailing long-term goals

How to ride out a two-year market slump without derailing long-term goals Business Standard

Business Standard
Soter funding rises as Standard Chartered, SBI back crypto insurer
Banking Soter funding rises as Standard Chartered, SBI back crypto insurer
Banking

Soter funding rises as Standard Chartered, SBI back crypto insurer

Soter funding rises as Standard Chartered, SBI back crypto insurer Traders Union

Traders Union
‘Lost my life savings’: Paraguay banking crisis triggers protests as millions locked out of accounts; President resigns | World News
Banking ‘Lost my life savings’: Paraguay banking crisis triggers protests as millions locked out of accounts; President resigns | World News
Banking

‘Lost my life savings’: Paraguay banking crisis triggers protests as millions locked out of accounts; President resigns | World News

‘Lost my life savings’: Paraguay banking crisis triggers protests as millions locked out of accounts; President resigns | World News Hindustan Times

Hindustan Times
M&M Q2 PAT rises 25% to ₹4,588 crore on strong auto, finance performance
Business

M&M Q2 PAT rises 25% to ₹4,588 crore on strong auto, finance performance

Auto continued to grow on the back of strong consumer demand, while Farm experienced a marginal decline on account of the festive season shift.

The Hindu – Business

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Standard Chartered and SBI back crypto insurer Soter as funding reaches $23.5 million
Banking Standard Chartered and SBI back crypto insurer Soter as funding reaches $23.5 million
Banking

Standard Chartered and SBI back crypto insurer Soter as funding reaches $23.5 million

Standard Chartered and SBI back crypto insurer Soter as funding reaches $23.5 million CoinDesk

CoinDesk
Shares in Musk's SpaceX plunge as tech and AI stocks fall
Business

Shares in Musk's SpaceX plunge as tech and AI stocks fall

The market has been reacting to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry following the US mid-terms

BBC Business
Mines Ministry launches ninth round of auctions, offers 20 critical mineral blocks
Business

Mines Ministry launches ninth round of auctions, offers 20 critical mineral blocks

Till date, across the eight tranches of mineral block auctions, 100 unique critical and strategic mineral blocks have been offered, of which 64 blocks have been successfully auctioned.

The Hindu – Business
Q2 Becomes First Digital Banking Provider to Secure AIUC-1 Certification for AI Safety
Banking Q2 Becomes First Digital Banking Provider to Secure AIUC-1 Certification for AI Safety
Banking

Q2 Becomes First Digital Banking Provider to Secure AIUC-1 Certification for AI Safety

Q2 Becomes First Digital Banking Provider to Secure AIUC-1 Certification for AI Safety FF News

FF News
EU Pushes for Simplification on Banking, Agriculture, Tech Regulation
Banking EU Pushes for Simplification on Banking, Agriculture, Tech Regulation
Banking

EU Pushes for Simplification on Banking, Agriculture, Tech Regulation

EU Pushes for Simplification on Banking, Agriculture, Tech Regulation WSJ

WSJ
GLOBAL MARKETS-Chip selloff drags global stocks lower on AI spending concerns
Finance GLOBAL MARKETS-Chip selloff drags global stocks lower on AI spending concerns
Finance

GLOBAL MARKETS-Chip selloff drags global stocks lower on AI spending concerns

GLOBAL MARKETS-Chip selloff drags global stocks lower on AI spending concerns Devdiscourse

Devdiscourse
Chip stocks get slaughtered as Wall Street heads for its worst post-midterm day since 1896
Finance Chip stocks get slaughtered as Wall Street heads for its worst post-midterm day since 1896
Finance

Chip stocks get slaughtered as Wall Street heads for its worst post-midterm day since 1896

Chip stocks get slaughtered as Wall Street heads for its worst post-midterm day since 1896 Yahoo Finance

Yahoo Finance
Paraguay's President Pena resigns amid digital banking crisis | Daily Sabah
Banking Paraguay's President Pena resigns amid digital banking crisis | Daily Sabah
Banking

Paraguay's President Pena resigns amid digital banking crisis | Daily Sabah

Paraguay's President Pena resigns amid digital banking crisis | Daily Sabah Daily Sabah

Daily Sabah
NPCI says MDR charge has been imposed to save the UPI ecosystem from turning ouroboric
Business

NPCI says MDR charge has been imposed to save the UPI ecosystem from turning ouroboric

Zero MDR is no longer sustainable; the magnitude of growth places correspondingly greater demands on the security, resilience, and infrastructural capacity of the system, NCPI tells SC

The Hindu – Business
Why have interest rates gone up in the UK?
Finance Why have interest rates gone up in the UK?
Finance

Why have interest rates gone up in the UK?

Why have interest rates gone up in the UK? Bank of England

Bank of England
CBG blending at 1.7% in H1; pipeline connectivity key to achieving 3% target
Business

CBG blending at 1.7% in H1; pipeline connectivity key to achieving 3% target

India has a target of blending 3% CBG into D-PNG and CNG by the end of current fiscal, 4% in 2027-28 and 5% in the subsequent year.

The Hindu – Business
Bank of England raises interest rate to 4 pct amid mounting inflation pressures
Finance Bank of England raises interest rate to 4 pct amid mounting inflation pressures
Finance

Bank of England raises interest rate to 4 pct amid mounting inflation pressures

Bank of England raises interest rate to 4 pct amid mounting inflation pressures Xinhua

Xinhua
Nordic business leaders plot to keep companies in home markets
Finance Nordic business leaders plot to keep companies in home markets
Finance

Nordic business leaders plot to keep companies in home markets

Nordic business leaders plot to keep companies in home markets Reuters

Reuters
Q2 Becomes First Digital Banking Provider with AIUC-1 Certified AI Capabilities
Banking Q2 Becomes First Digital Banking Provider with AIUC-1 Certified AI Capabilities
Banking

Q2 Becomes First Digital Banking Provider with AIUC-1 Certified AI Capabilities

Q2 Becomes First Digital Banking Provider with AIUC-1 Certified AI Capabilities The National Law Review

The National Law Review
Sage Intacct sets out its vision for an agentic finance platform with AI Workspaces
Finance Sage Intacct sets out its vision for an agentic finance platform with AI Workspaces
Finance

Sage Intacct sets out its vision for an agentic finance platform with AI Workspaces

Sage Intacct sets out its vision for an agentic finance platform with AI Workspaces Yahoo Finance UK

Yahoo Finance UK
Sensex, Nifty rise over 8% in just 6 sessions as FIIs pour in money; but is the rally sustainable?
Markets

Sensex, Nifty rise over 8% in just 6 sessions as FIIs pour in money; but is the rally sustainable?

The latest rally has extended the market's winning streak to six consecutive sessions. During this period, the Sensex has gained 6,063.98 points, or 8.27%, while the Nifty has advanced 1,837.75 points, which is an increase of 8%. Despite the recent recovery, the Nifty50 and Sensex remain down 6.1% and 6.9%, respective…

Times of India – Business
Replacing the Glass: Modernizing the Discount Window for Efficiency and Ease of Use
Banking Replacing the Glass: Modernizing the Discount Window for Efficiency and Ease of Use
Banking

Replacing the Glass: Modernizing the Discount Window for Efficiency and Ease of Use

Replacing the Glass: Modernizing the Discount Window for Efficiency and Ease of Use Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Repo ADV jumps 4% YoY for October, reports Tradeweb
Finance Repo ADV jumps 4% YoY for October, reports Tradeweb
Finance

Repo ADV jumps 4% YoY for October, reports Tradeweb

Repo ADV jumps 4% YoY for October, reports Tradeweb Securities Finance Times

Securities Finance Times
Private markets are ‘critical next frontier’ as NZAOA signatories hit targets
Finance Private markets are ‘critical next frontier’ as NZAOA signatories hit targets
Finance

Private markets are ‘critical next frontier’ as NZAOA signatories hit targets

Private markets are ‘critical next frontier’ as NZAOA signatories hit targets Responsible Investor

Responsible Investor
Interest rate rise in midst of cost of living crisis will leave many incredulous
Finance Interest rate rise in midst of cost of living crisis will leave many incredulous
Finance

Interest rate rise in midst of cost of living crisis will leave many incredulous

Interest rate rise in midst of cost of living crisis will leave many incredulous The Guardian

The Guardian
Future Travel Starts Now: The 2026 JETOUR Global Technology Experience Day Was Held
Banking Future Travel Starts Now: The 2026 JETOUR Global Technology Experience Day Was Held
Banking

Future Travel Starts Now: The 2026 JETOUR Global Technology Experience Day Was Held

Future Travel Starts Now: The 2026 JETOUR Global Technology Experience Day Was Held The Asian Banker

The Asian Banker
SEBI aligns currency derivatives exposure limits with RBI norms, caps unhedged positions at $5 million
Banking SEBI aligns currency derivatives exposure limits with RBI norms, caps unhedged positions at $5 million
Banking

SEBI aligns currency derivatives exposure limits with RBI norms, caps unhedged positions at $5 million

SEBI aligns currency derivatives exposure limits with RBI norms, caps unhedged positions at $5 million Moneycontrol.com

Moneycontrol.com
FCA Publishes Findings on Conflicts of Interest in Private Markets: Key Takeaways for Asset Managers
Finance FCA Publishes Findings on Conflicts of Interest in Private Markets: Key Takeaways for Asset Managers
Finance

FCA Publishes Findings on Conflicts of Interest in Private Markets: Key Takeaways for Asset Managers

FCA Publishes Findings on Conflicts of Interest in Private Markets: Key Takeaways for Asset Managers Ropes & Gray LLP

Ropes & Gray LLP
RBI consolidates cyber security rules for non-bank payment system operators
Banking RBI consolidates cyber security rules for non-bank payment system operators
Banking

RBI consolidates cyber security rules for non-bank payment system operators

RBI consolidates cyber security rules for non-bank payment system operators Business Standard

Business Standard
History Repeats Itself: China’s National Team & PBOC Intervene to Stabilize Markets
Finance History Repeats Itself: China’s National Team & PBOC Intervene to Stabilize Markets
Finance

History Repeats Itself: China’s National Team & PBOC Intervene to Stabilize Markets

History Repeats Itself: China’s National Team & PBOC Intervene to Stabilize Markets KraneShares

KraneShares
Systemic Cyber Risks to Reshape in Mexican Banking
Banking Systemic Cyber Risks to Reshape in Mexican Banking
Banking

Systemic Cyber Risks to Reshape in Mexican Banking

Systemic Cyber Risks to Reshape in Mexican Banking Mexico Business News

Mexico Business News
Workday Recognized as a Leader in The 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud ERP Finance and Service-Centric Enterprises
Finance Workday Recognized as a Leader in The 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud ERP Finance and Service-Centric Enterprises
Finance

Workday Recognized as a Leader in The 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud ERP Finance and Service-Centric Enterprises

Workday Recognized as a Leader in The 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud ERP Finance and Service-Centric Enterprises Workday Blog

Workday Blog
Ueno Bank Collapse Exposes Severe Oversight Gaps in Digital Banking, Warns GlobalData
Banking Ueno Bank Collapse Exposes Severe Oversight Gaps in Digital Banking, Warns GlobalData
Banking

Ueno Bank Collapse Exposes Severe Oversight Gaps in Digital Banking, Warns GlobalData

Ueno Bank Collapse Exposes Severe Oversight Gaps in Digital Banking, Warns GlobalData FF News

FF News
Banas Finance Q2FY27 Results: Net profit rises 14% YoY to ₹253 lakh
Finance Banas Finance Q2FY27 Results: Net profit rises 14% YoY to ₹253 lakh
Finance

Banas Finance Q2FY27 Results: Net profit rises 14% YoY to ₹253 lakh

Banas Finance Q2FY27 Results: Net profit rises 14% YoY to ₹253 lakh scanx.trade

scanx.trade
Libyan bank chooses Backbase to build new digital banking platform
Banking Libyan bank chooses Backbase to build new digital banking platform
Banking

Libyan bank chooses Backbase to build new digital banking platform

Libyan bank chooses Backbase to build new digital banking platform Developing Telecoms

Developing Telecoms
US Stock Futures Diverge as Chip Selloff Extends Into Second Day
Finance US Stock Futures Diverge as Chip Selloff Extends Into Second Day
Finance

US Stock Futures Diverge as Chip Selloff Extends Into Second Day

US Stock Futures Diverge as Chip Selloff Extends Into Second Day Bloomberg.com

Bloomberg.com
Repeat gold borrowing rises among low-risk customers, repayment stress persists: CIBIL
Business

Repeat gold borrowing rises among low-risk customers, repayment stress persists: CIBIL

Borrowers who had missed more than one payment in the preceding six months were three times as likely to become delinquent.

The Hindu – Business
China's CIIE: Gateway to new markets, stronger industries for Global South
Finance China's CIIE: Gateway to new markets, stronger industries for Global South
Finance

China's CIIE: Gateway to new markets, stronger industries for Global South

China's CIIE: Gateway to new markets, stronger industries for Global South Global Times

Global Times
From Off-Road Travel to Nature Conservation: JETOUR Brings Its "Travel+" Ecosystem to Life
Banking From Off-Road Travel to Nature Conservation: JETOUR Brings Its "Travel+" Ecosystem to Life
Banking

From Off-Road Travel to Nature Conservation: JETOUR Brings Its "Travel+" Ecosystem to Life

From Off-Road Travel to Nature Conservation: JETOUR Brings Its "Travel+" Ecosystem to Life The Asian Banker

The Asian Banker
What does the UK interest rate rise mean for homeowners and savers?
Finance What does the UK interest rate rise mean for homeowners and savers?
Finance

What does the UK interest rate rise mean for homeowners and savers?

What does the UK interest rate rise mean for homeowners and savers? The Guardian

The Guardian
Binance Heist Triggers Alarm Among Banking Regulators
Banking Binance Heist Triggers Alarm Among Banking Regulators
Banking

Binance Heist Triggers Alarm Among Banking Regulators

Binance Heist Triggers Alarm Among Banking Regulators PYMNTS.com

PYMNTS.com