Japan’s currency diplomat says Tokyo in constant FX dialogue with US
Japan communicating with U.S. on various issues - KandaFinance minister confirms Tokyo, Washington in close contactNothing to add beyond previous...
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Yellen sees strong job market, lower inflation, even as US economy cools
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks during a joint press conference with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary...
HSBC blocking of Hong Konger pensions matter of ‘deep concern’, say US, UK lawmakers
LONDON, June 30 (Reuters) - Two influential lawmakers in the United States and Britain accused HSBC (HSBA.L) on Friday of...
EU lawmaker proposes ditching mandatory euro derivatives clearing quotas for now
European Union flags flutter outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, June 5, 2020. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File PhotoLONDON, June 28...
Study shows 130 countries exploring central bank digital currencies
LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) - A total of 130 countries representing 98% of the global economy are now exploring digital...
EU must keep ahead of digital currency curve, says top EU official
LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) - The European Union cannot afford to be "behind the curve" in moves by central banks...
UK legal body recommends new property law category for crypto assets
LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) - UK law can accommodate crypto assets by creating a new category of personal property that would include digital assets, independent body the Law Commission said on Wednesday.In a report commissioned by the government, the Law Commission said digital assets such as cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) do not fit within the traditional categories of personal property.As expected, the Commission proposed adding a third category of "digital objects" to the existing categories of personal property, which are "things in possession" (tangible assets like gold) and "things...
Strong Irish mortgage market unmoved by higher interest rates
An Allied Irish Bank (AIB) worker cleans the outside window of a branch of AIB featuring an advertisement offering mortgage...
Japan-backed fund to buy chip materials maker JSR for $6.4 bln
Japan govt aims to boost chip industry competitivenessPeers jump on expectation of sector consolidationTOKYO, June 26 (Reuters) - Japan stepped...
Russia back in investors’ focus after weekend mutiny
NEW YORK/LONDON, June 25 (Reuters) - Some investors were watching for ripple effects from an aborted mutiny in Russia on...
