Francis Lim’s reform agenda offers the Philippine capital market something it urgently needs: a regulator willing to simplify rules, challenge entrenched interests, and enforce the law without fear or favor.

Private equity firm Uplift Investors has raised US$670 million for its inaugural investment fund, targeting businesses in legal services and other specialized service industries.

France has reportedly earned about €13 billion (US$15.1 billion) through a restructuring of its gold reserves while joining a broader global trend of central banks increasing and repatriating their bullion holdings.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said America's gold reserves remain securely stored at Fort Knox but emphasized that the precious metal no longer backs the U.S. dollar under the modern monetary system.

At first glance, Globe Telecom’s announcement that it has secured a ₱10 billion term loan from Land Bank of the Philippines may appear to be little more than another corporate financing disclosure.

The Philippines' transition toward a more resilient and sustainable energy system received another boost this week as Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC) secured a ₱4.05 billion project finance facility from LANDBANK to support the development of two embedded solar power plants in Central Luzon.

The Japanese government is considering measures to help the country's largest banks secure U.S. dollar funding for investment projects under Japan's $550 billion agreement with the United States.

China continues to dominate the global banking sector, with seven of the world's 10 largest banks under state control, according to the latest rankings released by The Banker magazine.

The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) has secured ₱379.48 million in funding for the construction of a Modern Warfare Laboratory, with financial support from the Bloomberry Cultural Foundation Inc. (BCFI) as part of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation's (PAGCOR) support for military modernization.

The recent conflict between the United States and Iran could have lasting consequences for global monetary policy, with Bloomberg Economics forecasting that interest rates may remain higher than previously expected through 2028.

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde said she is considering taking part in the upcoming French presidential election debate.

The World Bank plans to phase out lending to China by 2031, according to its new Country Partnership Framework.

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced Tuesday a major financing initiative intended to accelerate the deployment of advanced nuclear reactors across the country.

Global markets have weathered a series of major disruptions over the past several years, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, persistent inflation, rising tensions between the United States and China, and more recently, conflict in the Middle East.

President Donald Trump sued the IRS over alleged damages stemming from the illegal leaking of his tax returns, ultimately reaching a settlement involving $1.8 billion in taxpayer funds and legal protections from certain liabilities.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is pressing President Donald Trump to clarify whether his administration is considering raising the Social Security retirement age as the program’s funding deadline approaches.

Coinbase announced a slate of new products, including options trading for stocks and cryptocurrencies and support for agentic trading, as it seeks to transform itself into a one-stop trading platform for the next generation of investors.

A British 17-year-old researcher has been placed on a Russian sanctions list following the publication of a report alleging the existence of crypto-based money laundering networks linked to sanctioned states.

More than three-quarters of UK workers are not on track to achieve a “moderate” standard of living in retirement.

Financial literacy among American adults has declined to its lowest level in a decade, according to the TIAA Institute’s 2026 financial literacy assessment.

PayPal, once a pioneer of online checkout, is facing increasing competition nearly three decades after its founding.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon criticized Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong after months of clashes between the banking and crypto sectors over a major crypto bill.

Surging Treasury yields are raising concerns about the United States’ ability to manage its growing national debt.

Goldman Sachs has reportedly secured the lead underwriting role for SpaceX’s anticipated stock market debut, in what could become one of the largest public offerings in history.