Monzo

Monzo Hit with $28M Fine Over Weak Financial Crime Controls

Monzo faced a $28 million fine after regulators found weak spots in its financial crime controls. The Financial Conduct Authority, or FCA, investigated the UK digital bank and uncovered problems that could allow illegal activities. This news matters to customers and investors who rely on Monzo for safe, modern banking. The fine stems from issues…

Tokenized Stocks

Vlad Tenev: Robinhood CEO in Talks with Regulators Over Tokenized Stocks

Robinhood is once again in the spotlight. Its CEO, Vlad Tenev, has confirmed that the company is talking to U.S. regulators about launching tokenized stocks. This news came during an interview in July 2025, where Tenev explained the company’s plans. The goal? To bring more people into investing using blockchain technology. Tokenized stocks are not…

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Official: Yorkshire Water Hosepipe Ban to Begin July 11 Due to Drought

 Starting July 11, 2025, millions of people across Yorkshire will not be allowed to use hosepipes at home. Yorkshire Water introduced the ban after the region went through its driest spring in more than 130 years. From February to June, rainfall was less than half the normal amount. This severe drop has pushed reservoir levels…

Goldman Sachs Lifts S&P

Goldman Sachs Lifts S&P 500 Forecasts on Dovish Fed & Strong Large Caps

Goldman Sachs Lifts S&P 500 forecasts, citing two major drivers: a more dovish Federal Reserve outlook and the continued strength of large-cap U.S. companies. This change reflects increasing confidence in the U.S. market’s resilience, even as economic uncertainty and geopolitical pressures linger. The latest forecast was shared in early July and has sparked conversation among…

Market Trades

Market Trades Uncertain: Asia-Pacific Reacts to Trump’s New Tariffs

In July 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on major Asia-Pacific nations. The new plan will affect market trades, including extra duties on products from countries like Japan, South Korea, and China. These tariffs could go up to 25%, creating fear in global markets. We’ve seen this before. When big economies like the…

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Australia’s Central Bank Holds Rates at 3.85%, Shocks Markets

Australia’s Central Bank surprised financial markets by choosing to keep its key interest rate steady at 3.85 % during its latest policy meeting. This unexpected decision came despite mounting expectations that a rate hike was on the horizon due to inflationary pressure and wage growth. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) had previously signaled the possibility…

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2026 State Pension Age Rise Confirmed by DWP: What It Means for You

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has officially confirmed that the UK’s state pension age will increase from 66 to 67, beginning in April 2026 and fully implemented by March 2028. This significant change follows the Pensions Act 2014 and reflects urgent demographic and financial pressures on public finances. But what does this mean…

Bendigo Bank

Bendigo Bank to Shutter 10 Branches, Leaving Regional Towns Without Banking

Bendigo Bank plans to shut down 10 additional branches throughout Australia. Communities across Victoria, Queensland, and Tasmania will be affected by these branch closures scheduled between August and October 2025. Some of these places will be left with no bank at all. That’s not just news, it’s a real concern for many of us living…