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U.K. Cuts Interest Rates in Response to Coronavirus

U.K. Cuts Interest Rates in Response to Coronavirus

Policymakers reduced rates down to the lowest level in history to help cushion the impact of COVID-19.

By Lauren Muskett | March 12, 2020

Stay or Go: The Quiz

Stay or Go: The Quiz

See how much you know about the long-running British political drama dubbed “Brexit.”

By CFO Staff | April 25, 2019

Keep a Close Eye on U.K. Trade Agreements

Keep a Close Eye on U.K. Trade Agreements

The most common what-if scenario CFOs are planning for is the possibility that the U.K. and the European Union just can't reach a deal.

By Brian Peccarelli | February 1, 2018

IMF Sees Global Economic Upswing

IMF Sees Global Economic Upswing

However, its projection for economic growth in the United States this year remains modest, at 2.2%.

By Vincent Ryan | October 10, 2017

MasterCard Acquires U.K. Payments Giant VocaLink

MasterCard Acquires U.K. Payments Giant VocaLink

The deal signals MasterCard's continued penetration of international payments and point-of-sale markets.

By Christopher Hosford | July 21, 2016

U.K. Economy Faces ‘Significant Slowdown’: S&P

U.K. Economy Faces ‘Significant Slowdown’: S&P

The United Kingdom thrived as an EU member, and leaving will destabilize the economy and the country's finances, says S&P.

By Vincent Ryan | June 27, 2016

U.K. Firms’ Shares Tumble on Brexit Concerns

Global Business

U.K. Firms’ Shares Tumble on Brexit Concerns

Real estate firm Foxtons and the easyJet airline both predict negative fallout from the U.K.'s vote to leave the European Union.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 27, 2016

Bank of England Comes to Defense of ‘Flash Boys’

Bank of England Comes to Defense of ‘Flash Boys’

A study of the effects of high-frequency trading on U.K. stock prices claims to show that HFT firms make for a more efficient market.

By Matthew Heller | February 24, 2015

Emerging Markets Ripe for Digital Media Investments

Emerging Markets Ripe for Digital Media Investments

At the same time, places like China and India pose significant business risks, says EY.

By Matthew Heller | February 11, 2015

OECD Links Income Inequality to Weaker Growth

Workplace Issues

OECD Links Income Inequality to Weaker Growth

The evidence proves "that addressing high and growing inequality is critical to promote strong and sustained growth," says the OECD secretary general.

By Matthew Heller | December 10, 2014