Tags: Europe
US Banks to Increase Loans to Oil and Gas Companies as Europeans Reduce Theirs Over Climate Change Concerns
U.S. regional banks are filling the lending gap for oil, gas, and coal companies left by European lenders amid climate concerns, with banks like Citizens Financial Group Inc., BOK Financial Corp., and Truist Securities Inc. increasing fossil-fuel loans.
Russia, China Agree to Boost Economic and Security Ties to Counter US Dominance in Europe and Asia
Russia and China have announced plans to deepen their security cooperation in Asia and Europe to counter the US' attempts to exert dominance on these regions.
HSBC Is Considering Selling Some Business Units in Germany to Focus on Asia as It Further Exits From Europe
HSBC is reportedly considering selling various business units in Germany. HSBC is reportedly considering selling various business units in Germany, particularly those dealing with wealth management, custody, and fund administration.
Europe Makes History As The First To Regulate AI, Affecting Platforms Like ChatGPT And Deepfakes
Europe sets a historic precedent by enacting the world's first comprehensive artificial intelligence law, aiming to regulate high-risk AI applications with enforcement measures, including fines of up to 7 percent of annual global profits for non-compliance.