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U.S. businesses closed out the year with a strong push toward equipment investment, boosting borrowing activity to one of its highest levels on record. US companies increased borrowing for equipment …

Brown & Brown reports higher quarterly adjusted profit, but its shares slide as growth slows — a mixed message that shaped investor reaction after the insurance broker released its latest …

Danish energy trading firm InCommodities, backed by Goldman Sachs, has named John Dimech as the new chief executive for its Asia-Pacific operations, marking a strategic step in strengthening its presence …

Britain’s largest lenders have joined forces to support companies looking to grow beyond domestic borders, signalling a renewed push to strengthen the country’s international trade presence. Major Lending Commitment from …

Mizuho Financial Group has brought on seasoned investment banker Richard Robinson, appointing him vice chairman and managing director within its Industrials Group, according to an internal memo reviewed by Reuters. …

Citigroup faces a lawsuit from a former executive alleging mishandling of sexual harassment claims, after a senior female leader accused the bank of failing to protect her and instead forcing …

China’s position as a major financier for developing countries has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade. New lending to poorer nations has dropped sharply, while repayments on earlier …

Europe’s economy could slip further behind global competitors unless the European Union urgently reforms its banking regulations, according to a warning from the European Banking Federation (EBF). The industry body …

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has raised fresh concerns about vulnerabilities in the global financial system, stressing the need to reinforce safeguards around market-based finance. According to Bailey, there …

The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced a significant update to its crisis-management playbook, aiming to fix a long-standing weakness in how the European Union handles failing banks. In a …