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Guilds, once an essential feature of medieval societies, and modern insurance may seem worlds apart, but there are striking similarities between the two. Guilds were associations of skilled workers or …

Gold and diamonds have long been coveted by humans for their beauty, rarity, and intrinsic value. Both are used in various industries, with gold being a critical component in finance …

Foreign exchange trading, also known as forex or FX trading, is the act of buying and selling currencies with the goal of making a profit. The foreign exchange market is …

Cryptocurrency exchanges are becoming increasingly popular as more people move towards digital currencies. While traditional currency exchanges allow users to swap US dollars (USD) for euros (EUR), cryptocurrency exchanges allow …

The Government of Jersey has officially launched the Financial Services Competitiveness Programme, a strategic initiative aimed at reinforcing Jersey’s standing as a globally competitive International Finance Centre (IFC). Enhancing Jersey’s …

On April 18, 2025, the Dutch Ministry of Finance published the 2025 Spring Memorandum (Voorjaarsnota), which outlines proposed changes to the government’s budget and several policy amendments for the coming …

At the recent Money20/20 Asia event, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at fostering financial inclusion across ASEAN. The strategy, known as the “3 Opens,” focuses …

Japan’s Chugoku Bank, based in the Chugoku region, is projected to maintain its strong liquidity, moderate asset quality, and capitalization over the next 12 to 18 months, according to Moody’s …

Kazakhstan’s green finance sector has achieved a new milestone with the introduction of the International Renewable Energy Certificate (I-REC) trading system by the Astana International Exchange (AIX). The launch in …

The S&P 500 Index is one of the most widely recognized stock market indices globally. It consists of 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the United States, making …