Economic strain, demographic decline and sanctions are eroding Russia’s wartime resilience. Still, Vladimir Putin sees continued fighting as his best investment – a gamble the West must now counter wi ...

Despite market volatility, exchange-traded funds continue to soar. With record assets, expanding fixed-income offerings, and ...

In an exclusive interview with World Finance’s Alex Katsomitros, the Harvard University academic explains how the era of ...

Despite relentless attacks and deep economic disruption, Ukraine’s financial system remains stable — a feat of resilience ...

On election night in November 2024, the US crypto industry enjoyed a rare moment of euphoria, with investors celebrating the arrival of the first truly crypto-friendly administration in American ...

As the founder of Europe’s most valuable fintech, Nikolay Storonsky is at the helm of a digital-first bank pushing back against the traditional grain. But as Revolut’s valuation soars, can he walk the ...

Gold prices continue to break new price records. During the second week of October 2025, gold had surged to $4,000 a troy ounce, and the Financial Times reports that prices have doubled in less than ...

In the summer of 1945, leaders from 50 nations gathered in San Francisco to sign the United Nations Charter, pledging to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war.” This powerful promise, ...

Of all the crisis meetings around the world in the wake of the collapse of Lehman Brothers in the US and the onset of the Great Financial Crisis of 2008, the one in Athens was the most significant.

The global transition toward a low-carbon economy has gathered extraordinary momentum over the past year, as governments, investors, and corporations alike accelerate their commitments to net zero.

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Innovation has always been the engine of progress in financial services – and in 2025, that engine is running at full speed. From fintech disruptors to established institutions reinventing themselves ...