financial firms

In June 2026, Argentina's companies transferred approximately $1.023 billion in profits and dividends abroad, marking the largest monthly outflow since 2010. Key sectors contributing included energy, food, beverages and tobacco, mining, and financial firms.

Trump Media's new fast feed for the president's posts has caused backlash from Wall Street as financial firms assess the risk of paying for advanced access to market-moving information. The venture raises concerns about potential financial risks associated with prioritized access.

Tokenization has become a strategic priority for 84% of financial firms, indicating a significant shift in focus within the industry.

Hong Kong's managed assets reached a record US$5.38 trillion in 2024, driven by renewed global investor appetite for Chinese assets. This marks a 20% increase from the previous peak of HK$35.5 trillion in 2023, with the city gaining an edge over Switzerland as a wealth hub.

Brazil's government, under President Lula, has signed a decree allowing the freezing and seizure of funds from illegal betting operators. The government has identified 37 financial firms, mostly fintechs and payment companies, involved in moving money for these operations.

North Korea's GDP growth is partially attributed to cybercrime gains from groups linked to the nation, which target business and financial firms. The article highlights the role of cybercriminal activities in boosting the country's economy.

UK AI datacenter capacity may shift away from London due to power shortages, planning constraints, and reduced reliance on low-latency financial connections. Experts suggest alternative locations are becoming more viable for hosting AI infrastructure.