Trump's comments came days after Netflix beat out Paramount Skydance's offer for all of WBD, and Comcast's bid for part of the company.

The round was led by Addition, with participation from investors including T. Rowe Price, Activant, Lingotto, Robinhood Ventures and TIAA Ventures. The company said the investment will fuel its expansion in the U.S. and other key markets, and accelerate hiring and product development, particularly in artificial intelligence.  Airwallex said it will deploy more than $1 billion from 2026 to 2029 to scale its U.S. operations. As part of the strategy, San Francisco has been designated as a second global headquarters. Co-founder and CEO Jack Zhang stated: “We believe the future of global banking will be borderless, real-time, and intelligent.” “We’re building a modern alternative, a single platform that powers global banking, payments, billing, treasury, and spend on top of proprietary financial infrastructure.” The company said annualised revenue surpassed $1 billion in October, up 90% year-on-year, while annualised transaction volume doubled to more than $235 billion. Airwallex now holds about 80 licences globally and expanded into 12 additional markets in 2025. Airwallex also unveiled plans to deploy specialised AI agents to automate financial workflows.  “Airwallex connects the full spectrum of a customer’s financial operations,” commented Zhang, adding that this proprietary visibility “is what powers agentic finance.” The company said the new capital will strengthen its position in the U.S. and other major markets. The post Airwallex Raises $330m at $8bn Valuation appeared first on LeapRate.

Good morning and welcome everyone.  I am delighted to address the eighth meeting of this Forum.When the Forum was established three years ago, the goal was to bring together participants from across Ireland to build a shared approach to understanding and managing the systemic risks that climate change poses, while supporting the orderly transition of households and businesses to the net zero objective that we’re all familiar with. The Forum has come a long way in those three years.  We have established cross-sectoral working groups across risk management, capability building and, most recently, data and disclosures.  The groups have produced a number of reports and facilitated sharing of knowledge and best practice.    In Ireland emissions have fallen by 10 per cent since the Forum first met while emissions from energy are down 28 per cent.  Change is happening – and in some areas it is happening at pace – but we are told that the country is not on track to meet its 2030 targets.  The task of achieving the fundamental and deep-rooted transformation of our economy is still very much in front of us, and I haven’t mentioned the proposed EU targets for 2040 which is 15 years away, less time than the first iPhone is behind us.  The availability of financing for this transition will be a very important determinant for success.In recent years, legal frameworks have been developed to support the transition. However, these frameworks are complex and financial flows to sustainable activities are estimated to be approximately a quarter of what they need to be by 2030.1Financial firms have taken steps to manage climate and environmental sustainability risks. But maturity varies across firms and more is needed to embed risk management in strategic decisions, and to identify opportunities and take action. My remarks today will focus on four areas.  I will:Provide my perspective on climate risk and sustainable finance in Ireland and the EU, and the progress that has been made to dateHighlight the need to ensure climate action remains a priority for the financial sector, and emphasise the Central Bank’s focus on climate risk and sustainable financeExplain the need for a focus on tangible outcomes that support the transition and adaptationEncourage this Forum to continue to promote a collaborative approach to how the financial sector supports the transition and adaptationProgress to dateFirst, to progress.  There has been some progress although the focus and momentum that built around sustainable finance in recent years is slowing as resources are diverted to other topics and priorities perceived to be more urgent, newer, more profitable or more likely to curry favour or less displeasure.Through participation in the G20 this year, I have seen first-hand how changing political priorities have diverted efforts away from addressing climate change.This would not be a problem if we had just discovered that what Nick Stern told us around 20 years ago, and other scientists before and after him, was wrong.  But we haven’t, he wasn’t and they weren’t.We should recognise that the science hasn’t been ignored completely.  We have seen tangible outcomes from worldwide action.  Global greenhouse gas emissions are now projected to be around 12 per cent below 2019 levels in 2035. This compares to a projected increase in emissions of between 20-48 per cent, before the adoption of the Paris Agreement.We are no longer on a trajectory towards the very worst-case scenarios that were once feared.Between 2021 and 2024, assets in sustainable funds2 in Europe have increased from €3.7tn to €9.1tn and have increased as a percentage from 25 per cent to 52 per cent of total fund assets. Green mortgages now make up 40 per cent3 of new lending in the Irish market, and since the launch of Irish Sovereign Green Bonds in 2018, a total of €11.5bn has been allocated to green projects4.However, since this period of expansion we have seen some headwinds to sustainable finance, partly from political pushback but also because some sustainability products appear not to deliver on their claims.  For example, research indicated that one third of sustainable funds studied had exposure to fossil fuel companies, amounting to an investment of €123bn. The incentive for greenwashing remains, which is a somewhat polite way of saying that we need to watch out for snake oil salesmen5.Of course I recognise that the complexity of implementing sustainable finance, such as embedding complex new regulations, processes and systems, and collecting data to understand the risks, has also hampered progress. Sustainable finance needs to move onto a new, mature phase where it is less about statements of commitment and more about action and outcomes.  So how do we get there? First, to state the obvious, we need to build trust in sustainable finance: we need to ensure that products deliver on their promises and finance goes to where it is needed. This will broaden the transition into market segments that have yet to make significant progress. And second, we need to maintain a focus on the management of climate risk, as well as increasing the focus on climate change mitigation and adaptation.Maintaining momentumIn other words, we need to maintain momentum.  The global macroeconomic costs of climate change are material.  Under a scenario consistent with current nationally-determined contributions, the level of global GDP would be 13 per cent lower by 2050.The macroeconomic costs of taking action to reduce greenhouse emissions are much smaller than the costs associated with inaction.  Ongoing analysis within the Bank on options for recycling revenue from carbon taxes also indicates that there are policy choices that can reduce the costs, and enhance the benefits, of that transition.We are already seeing the impacts of more frequent extreme weather events around the world and here at home.  Such events are much more likely as a result of climate change.The world is getting closer to – and in some reports, even crossing – climate tipping points where parts of the Earth’s systems could be pushed into abrupt or irreversible change6.Ultimately, it is because climate change poses risks to these systems – which provide us with food, water, energy and raw materials – that addressing these risks remains a strategic priority for the Bank.With this in mind we recently updated our climate and sustainable finance strategy.  We’re focusing our work programme on three key aspects:Building financial resilience, both at microprudential and macroprudential levelConsistent with our economic advice mandate, informing national climate policy through data, research and even greater collaboration on the macro-financial aspects of climate change and the transition to net zero; andEnabling the financial system to play its role in transition.In relation to building financial resilience, we are continuing to embed climate risk management and supervision of sustainable finance into all aspects of our supervisory work.  As I hope many of you will be aware, I wrote to the chairs and CEOs of all regulated firms in November 2021 setting out the Central Bank’s supervisory expectations in relation to climate issues.  Those expectations haven’t changed.  Firms are expected to:Demonstrate clear ownership of climate risks affecting the firm, and promote a culture that places emphasis on climate and other ESG issuesUnderstand the impact of climate change on their risk profile, and embed it in risk management frameworksUndertake scenario analysis to understand the potential impacts of climate changeDetermine the impact of climate risk (and opportunities) on their risk profile, business strategy and long-term sustainability, which should inform strategic planningBe transparent about what they are doing, including not engaging in greenwashing.We have seen meaningful progress against many of these topics. Financial institutions have enhanced board oversight, gradually incorporating climate factors into their strategies and risk frameworks, and developed scenario analyses and transition plans.However, progress has been uneven, and we have seen that maturity varies across sectors and across firms. Many institutions remain at early stages of quantitative assessment, have limited data availability, or lack the analytical capabilities needed to quantify exposures and model forward-looking climate impacts. There continues to be gaps in data availability, scenario modelling capabilities, and the systematic incorporation of climate change risks. I expect firms to build on the progress they have made.  Regulated firms should continue to build capacity, both in terms of knowledge and data, in order to better understand and manage the risks that climate change poses to their business.  In particular, firms should deepen their understanding of the potential impacts on the long term sustainability of their business model. And regulated firms should continue to deliver sustainable products in a clear and transparent way that meets the needs of investors and consumers. Real world outcomesSo while progress has been made, there is still more work to be done, not least to have a sharper focus on achieving tangible outcomes that support the real economy’s transition away from unsustainable activities.  And in such a transition, it is inevitable that business models will need to change.Transition planning will require long-term thinking through the current cycle. I should also add that I fully support the current efforts in the EU to remove unnecessary complexity from the sustainable finance regulatory framework.  The current framework is complex and presents challenges for financial market participants who want to support the transition.  We do not want to compromise the resilience of the financial sector or reduce important consumer protections but we do need to make a step change here.  I hope that the review of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation will deliver something that is less complex and more user-friendly for investors.Continuing to collaborateFinally, the importance of collaboration. One topic where there is a clear need for collaboration domestically is in relation to the flood insurance protection gap.  The report we published last year pointed out that 1 in 20 households in Ireland had difficulty in accessing flood insurance.  This number is only going to increase as flood events become more frequent and severe.  Not only will it affect the ability of these households to recover after a flood event, it will also have an effect on the wider economy, not least on the availability of mortgages and the wider housing market.There is a lot of work to be done but I am encouraged by initial discussions with the Department of Finance and the insurance industry on this topic. Finally, I hope that we can build on the contributions that this Forum has made in the last three years.  No doubt the Forum will evolve in response to the evolution of external events but in my view it will continue to have the potential to play an important role, particularly as the focus shifts to the practicalities of implementation and delivery of outcomes. By fostering dialogue, sharing knowledge and driving action, the Forum can help ensure that Ireland’s financial system is prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities of the climate transition.ConclusionThe path to net-zero is not linear but its necessity is clear: the costs associated with taking action to tackle climate change are much smaller than the costs associated with inaction. We must recognise that the journey to net-zero is, at its core, a real economy transition. The financial sector’s task is not just to manage the risks on its balance sheets, but to provide the incentives and the funding to ensure that households and businesses make the low-emission choices required to secure our collective future.My call to you is that we commit to staying the course together. This Forum has the potential to be a catalyst for the transition: sharing best practice, identifying data gaps, and taking action to support the wider Irish economy to deliver the real-world outcomes we need. [1] Climate Policy Initiative[2] Assets in Article 8 or Article 9 funds[3] Central Bank of Ireland Climate Observatory [4] The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) announces the publication of the Irish Sovereign Green Bond (ISGB) Allocation Report for 2024 and the Impact Report for 2023 [5] New NGO research uncovers massive greenwashing in European ESG funds  [6] The Planetary health check 2025” report, published by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, shows that seven of the nine planetary boundaries have been exceeded.

According to findings by the financial supervisory authority, the unknown operators offer asset management and investment advice on the website without the necessary authorisation. They contact potential investors unsolicited and offer to sell alleged pre-IPO shares by email. 

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EURUSD rose for the second week in a row, but a sustained climb above the resistance near 1.1650 remained elusive. Can the bulls do it or should we brace for more weakness? Read in our latest Elliott Wave analysis. To access this article you need to have an active subscription The post Elliott Wave Analysis of EURUSD – December 8th, 2025 appeared first on EWM Interactive.

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on the website e-sec-crypto(.)io. According to information available to BaFin, the trading platform RecoverX, allegedly based in Düsseldorf, is providing financial and crypto asset services without the required authorisation. The services are not offered by E-SEC GmbH. This is a case of identity theft. RecoverX is not supervised by BaFin.

The European Banking Authority (EBA) today launched a public consultation on draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) and Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) concerning material acquisitions, material transfers of assets or liabilities, and mergers and divisions involving credit institutions or (mixed) financial holding companies under the Capital Requirements Directive (CRD). The standards are designed to support banking consolidation and deepen EU market integration by clarifying supervisory expectations, reducing regulatory uncertainty and ensuring consistent prudential assessment across the EU. The consultation runs until 5 March 2026.

Marquis said ransomware hackers stole reams of banking customer data, containing personal information and financial records, as well as Social Security numbers, belonging to hundreds of thousands of people. The number of affected people is expected to rise.

ICMA is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Hans-Joerg Rudloff, who served as Chairman of the International Capital Market Association from June 2005 to May 2011. A defining figure in the development of the international capital markets, he was widely regarded as one of the founding fathers of the Eurobond market and a central architect of its modern form.Mr Rudloff’s contribution to global finance spanned nearly five decades. His career began at Credit Suisse in Geneva in 1965, followed by more than a decade at Kidder Peabody in New York. He returned to Credit Suisse in 1980, a period in which the Eurobond market expanded rapidly, multiplying tenfold over the decade and reshaping international funding practices.As ICMA Chairman, Mr Rudloff guided the Association through a period of exceptional change. His tenure encompassed the global financial crisis, a time that demanded clarity of purpose and firm stewardship. Under his leadership, ICMA divested its commercial operations and refocused its mission on strengthening market standards, improving efficiency in cross-border securities markets, and reinforcing the importance of sound practices across primary, secondary, and repo markets. His influence helped set the direction for the modern ICMA: a public-interest body committed to resilient, well-functioning international capital markets.Even after stepping down from ICMA in 2011 and retiring from investment banking in 2014, Mr Rudloff remained active in the industry. His impact on market structure, on generations of practitioners, and on ICMA’s evolution will be long-lasting.ICMA extends its condolences to his family, friends, and former colleagues. We honour his leadership, his vision for the international capital markets, and his significant contribution to the Association’s history.

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On 28 November 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) issued a public statement in relation to the technical specifications concerning the implementation of certain data standards and formats requirements under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA). ESMA has also issued MiCA order book and records keeping message specifications

November 24, Chicago – NFA has ordered Rimar Capital Limited Partnership (Rimar LP), a former NFA Member commodity pool operator located in Netanya, Israel, not to reapply for NFA membership or act as a principal of an NFA Member at any time in the future. NFA also ordered Ryan Philip Gordon, a prior associated person and principal of Rimar LP and former NFA Associate, not to reapply for NFA membership or act as a principal of an NFA Member for two years and to pay a $75,000 fine if he seeks NFA membership or principal status following the two-year period.

Linklaters has announced that it has recruited a team of 20 AI Lawyers to deploy across its global network. This first cohort of dedicated AI Lawyers will give Linklaters’ practices direct access to specialist AI legal expertise, supporting the delivery of innovative solutions for clients. The team comprises external hires from a range of backgrounds and experienced Linklaters lawyers who have chosen to supplement their legal expertise with additional knowledge of AI delivery. The AI Lawyers will attend a bespoke “bootcamp” training covering everything from Linklaters’ strategic thinking on AI to the power user features of the firm’s tools, change management, and effective prompt and workflow creation. Following the in-depth training, they will work in practice groups and offices globally, leveraging their combined expertise to support Linklaters’ client-facing lawyers in the development of prompts and workflows, and advise on the use of AI to deliver for clients. This follows Linklaters’ firmwide roll-out of Legora’s generative AI platform as the firm continues to equip its lawyers with the best AI-enabled tools and further strengthen its capabilities to enhance the support it provides clients on their most complex, cross-border mandates. Sarah Barnard, Director of AI Delivery at Linklaters, said: “We are excited to launch our first cohort of dedicated AI Lawyers to drive our ambitious programme of work globally. By combining recently practising Linklaters lawyers and highly skilled tech experts in a single collaborative team, we will gain the versatility and depth of knowledge to deliver even more innovative solutions for our clients and our people.”

The German government has agreed to introduce an industrial electricity price starting in 2026. The target price is to be 5 cents per kilowatt-hour for half of the electricity consumption and will be limited to the years 2026 to 2028. It is positive to note that the federal government is addressing the problem of Germany's high electricity prices compared to international standards. However, we are skeptical whether the planned subsidized electricity price will actually lead to a structurally better competitive position for the favored industries in Germany.

Point of Control Trading – How to Read the Market Like an Institution In trading, few concepts are as powerful and misunderstood as the point of control (POC).While most retail traders chase candlestick patterns or indicators, professionals focus on where the most volume has traded the point of control. This is the price area where the market found fair value.It’s where the biggest players transacted, and it often becomes a magnet zone that price gravitates back to before a major move.Understanding this gives you a serious edge in precision trading. What is the Point of Control? The point of control is the price level with the highest traded volume within a specific period, usually displayed through a volume profile.It represents the heart of the auction where buyers and sellers agreed the most. In simple terms, the point of control is the price level that mattered most to institutions.When price returns to this zone, it often reacts strongly either rejecting the level or forming a new balance area around it. Why the Point of Control Matters Point of control trading gives insight into where the market’s real activity took place.It highlights areas of institutional participation, liquidity pools, and shifts in perceived value.Trading around the point of control isn’t guesswork it’s reading the Institutional Trading Strategies: Trade Like an Institution with Institutional Intent of professional money. How to Identify the Point of Control with ATAS To trade the point of control effectively, a professional order flow platform is essential.One of the best tools for this purpose is ATAS, a platform built for reading order flow, volume profiles, and delta imbalances in real time. With ATAS you can: Visualize session and composite POCs directly on your charts Identify volume clusters and liquidity zones where institutions entered or exited positions Combine footprint, delta, and imbalance data to confirm intent The precision ATAS offers makes it one of the most valuable tools for mastering point of control trading and understanding institutional activity behind every market move. How to Trade the Point of Control Here’s a simple framework to start applying point of control trading in your daily routine: Mark the daily POC – Identify the previous session’s POC and note how today’s session develops its own. If the market revisits the old POC, expect a reaction or liquidity grab. Wait for price interaction – Watch how price behaves around the POC. A strong rejection shows imbalance; slow rotation means balance or accumulation. Look for confluence – When a POC aligns with an imbalance and delta shift, it becomes a high-probability zone for execution. These areas often represent the exact points where institutional activity takes place. POC Shifts Reveal Market Sentiment When the POC shifts higher over several sessions, it signals that institutions are building value at higher prices a bullish sign.A descending POC indicates distribution and potential weakness. Tracking these shifts in ATAS helps you anticipate institutional money flow long before the retail crowd catches on. Deepen Your Understanding To fully master how institutions move markets, combine your ATAS order flow data with the concepts explained in my book Institutional Intent.It connects delta, liquidity grabs, and value migration directly to the point of control, revealing the structure behind professional execution models. Final Thoughts Point of control trading is not about prediction but about alignment with market structure.It shows you where the market already established fair value and where the next battle for control will take place. When you combine ATAS data, point of control structure, and institutional intent logic, you stop trading noise and start trading with purpose. Start mastering POC today:Get ATAS hereRead the book “Institutional Intent” here Het bericht Point of Control Trading: How Institutions Define Market Value verscheen eerst op theforexscalpers.

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