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A scenario with both a clear regulatory framework and full integration of stablecoins into existing payment systems would provide fertile ground for meaningful adoption in payments. However, the extent of such uptake depends on the third variable: the attractiveness of other payment systems (new and existing ones). The existence and development of alternatives such as tokenised deposits and central bank digital currencies might limit the relative attractiveness of stablecoins. Even though payment systems in Europe remain relatively cheap and fast, that experience is far from universal internationally. For regions where payments are costly and slow, introducing new technologies such as…

Bogus “economists” who bluff their way onto TV panels and radio shows are set to be busted under a tough new law passed by Malawi’s parliament. Gwengwe: Malawi to require licences for economists under new law Fed-up MPs gave the green light to the Economics Society of Malawi (ESOMA) Bill, which will finally force anyone calling themselves an economist to prove they’re the real deal – and not just a chancer with a big vocabulary and a Facebook page. Co-Chairperson of the Joint Committees on Legal Affairs and Budget, Sosten Gwengwe, said the crackdown was long overdue, warning that impostors…

Highlights Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX:CIP) shares closed at AUD 3.03, up 0.33% on 7 August 2026. The company focuses on industrial property assets across the Australian real estate market. Investors monitor REITs through property valuations, occupancy trends, rental income and market conditions. Daily share price movements alone do not necessarily indicate changes in underlying company fundamentals. Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX:CIP) shares closed at AUD 3.03, up 0.33% on 7 August 2026. The movement places the company among listed real estate securities being monitored by investors as markets continue assessing businesses exposed to industrial property assets. A daily share price…

Key Highlights Actively managed Australian long-short ETF targeting returns above the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index over the long term. Portfolio holds 104 companies with a focus on large-cap Australian equities. Financial Services and Basic Materials represent the largest sector allocations. Combines long and short positions to identify opportunities across different market environments. Ten Cap Alpha Plus Complex ETF (ASX:TCAP) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund designed to generate returns above the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Total Return Index before fees and expenses over the long term. Rather than following a passive index-tracking strategy, the fund invests in selected Australian shares…

The appointment comes as the UK moves to regulate stablecoins. Credit: rawf8/Shutterstock.com. UK-based accountancy consultancy Nephos Group has been appointed proof of reserves attestation partner to Agant, an issuer of the GBPA pound sterling stablecoin. Under the agreement, Nephos Group will deliver independent ISAE 3000 proof of reserves and attestation services for GBPA. Access deeper industry intelligence Experience unmatched clarity with a single platform that combines unique data, AI, and human expertise. Find out more The work is intended to help confirm that the sterling-backed stablecoin remains fully reserved on a one-to-one basis. Agant co-founder and COO Reuben Blamey said:…

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More than four decades after the Hawke-Keating Accord reshaped Australia’s economy, it’s time for a comprehensive review of what it delivered and what it cost. Kaijin Solo writes. IN BEGINNING this discussion, I want to acknowledge the land I’m on and its people, be they Indigenous or, as we now say, First Nations. Be they corn stalk, currency people, Federation people or post-World War immigration people or post-1967 Referendum immigration people, I also want to acknowledge the gains made by those people, our people, usually by a grassroots movement, and/or their guilds, societies, trade unions or non-government organisations. Having said…

Morgan Stanley reportedly bought about 100 Bitcoin through the spot Bitcoin ETF MSBT. The bank spent about $7.21 million on the latest Bitcoin purchase. The latest buy lifted MSBT’s Bitcoin holdings to 6,331, with the position valued at $406 million. Forecast Trend Report by PeriodSee more mid- to long-term trend analysisPhoto: Shutterstock Morgan Stanley has bought about 100 additional Bitcoin through spot Bitcoin ETF MSBT. BlockBeats, citing data from blockchain analytics firm Arkham, reported on Aug. 7 that Morgan Stanley recently added about 100 Bitcoin through MSBT. The purchase was worth about $7.21 million. The latest buy increased MSBT’s Bitcoin…

Extreme Heat in Europe: Growing Challenges for Markets and the Economy By Sophie Kiderlin, Samuel Indyk and Stefano Rebaudo How Extreme Heat Impacts European Markets and the Economy LONDON, Aug 7 (Reuters) – Record temperatures across Europe are piling fresh pressure on food prices, supply chains and heavily indebted economies, creating another headache for financial markets already roiled by an Iran war-driven energy shock. Here’s how extreme heat is becoming a key macroeconomic indicator for investors. 1/ Supply Chain Squeeze Disruptions to Key Waterways Investors’ supply chain worries have centred on the Strait of Hormuz and other trade routes disrupted…

John Levis (Image credit: KPMG UK) Total private equity deals in the South West and Wales rose in the first half of this year, according to a new survey. KPMG UK’s private equity pulse found that interest in the region grew by 14 per cent compared to H1 2025, with 72 deals completed. The mid-year study said private equity exits in the region also increased marginally in H1 2026, with nine transactions completed compared with eight in H1 2025. KPMG said the findings come despite a backdrop of economic uncertainty, influenced by ongoing geopolitical developments and concerns surrounding the wider…