EU plans sweeping stress test of non-banks

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. EU regulators are planning their first stress test to look for vulnerabilities in the financial system outside of banks, reflecting fears about the rapid growth of less regulated groups such as hedge funds and private … Read more

Europe’s Leading Start-Up Hubs 2026

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Earlier this year, the Financial Times — with its research partner Statista and its colleagues at start-up media brand Sifted — published its second ranking of the best support schemes for new businesses across Europe. … Read more

India’s crypto industry pushes for tax cuts as New Delhi warms to former pariah sector

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Indian business & finance myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. India’s cryptocurrency industry is lobbying for cuts to taxes that have curbed domestic trading, in a bid to take advantage of what it sees as New Delhi’s softening stance towards digital assets as … Read more

Ür-ESG, Brazil and the Rothschilds

Juan Flores is professor of economic history at the University of Geneva. Mitu Gulati is professor of law at the University of Virginia. When governments issue bonds they usually have to provide plenty of disclosure to entice investors. These days this often includes information on the country’s environmental, social and governance standards — the now-infamous acronym … Read more