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Overheated? Climate change, equities and volatility

The UK economy grew by all of 0.1% in Q4 2024. That calls for a celebration. Appropriately, we can toast British GDP growth with English sparkling wine. which now holds its own in even the most discriminating company.

How central bank digital currencies could change everything (and why they probably won’t)

Central bank digital currencies (CBDC) - like the digital euro - could have profound effects on banking and monetary policy. That's why CBDC design is so crucial.

Central bank appetite for gold remains strong

Central banks seem to love gold. We’ve previously discussed the complex economic and geopolitical reasons why central banks have been adding gold to their reserves.

Paul Jackson joins Finalto as Joint Head of Sales

Jackson has deep sales leadership experience in financial markets. He joins Finalto from iSAM Securities, where he was Sales Director, responsible for driving global business growth.

Tariffs and FX markets: How Trump’s trade war is affecting the USD

Trump’s tariff announcements roiled markets and boosted the USD. Is a trade war inevitable or should we bet on a compromise position.

Matthew Maloney Steps Down from Management Role at the Finalto Group

After ten years with the company, Matthew has chosen to move on to a new phase in his career, concluding a long tenure that has shaped various aspects of the organisation.

Too much of a good thing? AI as a public utility

The launch of DeepSeek sent US tech stocks into a tailspin. Is this the end of an AI bubble or a watershed moment for digital innovation?

Trump Tariffs: Taking the pulse of early global reactions

At the time of writing, uncertainty remains about the extent of Trump’s new tariff regime. Tariffs are hugely important for investors and policymakers, having a profound impact on currency markets, equities and global trade.

Connecting across continents: Industry engagement in Dubai

Finalto team members from across the company’s global offices were recently in Dubai for iFX Dubai 2025, the largest online trading expo in the region. The event was held at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 15-16 January.