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- 1Poland's central bank caught in political contest●Poland’s central bank trapped in ‘political contest’
Poland's central bank is described as trapped in a political contest, according to the Financial Times. The report highlights growing tensions around the institution, suggesting its independence is under pressure amid a broader struggle over political influence in Poland. The row adds to scrutiny of the bank's leadership and policy decisions at a sensitive moment for the country's economy and institutions.
- 2Cambodia's Central Bank Seizes Another Bank as Sector Wobbles●Falling Like Dominoes: Cambodia's Central Bank Seizes Another Bank, Financial Sector Tottering
Cambodia's central bank has taken over another bank, in what observers describe as a cascade of failures with institutions collapsing 'like dominoes'. The move fuels concern that the country's banking and microfinance sector, hit by property slowdowns and bad loans, is under serious strain. Commentators are watching whether further seizures follow and how depositors and small savers will be protected.
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The European Central Bank's digital euro has entered wholesale financial markets for the first time, marking a step beyond the retail-focused pilot work discussed so far. The debut signals that the eurozone is moving forward with a central bank digital currency for institutional settlement between banks, not just consumer payments. Observers of monetary policy and financial infrastructure are watching closely, as wholesale use could reshape how cross-border and interbank transactions are settled in Europe.
- 4Banks and Credit Unions Team Up Against Apple Pay Fees●Banks and Credit Unions to Team Up Against Apple Pay Fees https://www. macrumors.com/2026/09/25/apple -pay-antitrust-law
Banks and credit unions are joining forces to oppose fees tied to Apple Pay, as an antitrust lawsuit against Apple over its payment platform advances. The litigation challenges the commissions Apple reportedly collects on transactions made through Apple Pay, and financial institutions are mobilizing to push back against those charges as the case moves forward.
- 5Ex-BlackRock executive calls Bitcoin an 'exit asset'●A Former BlackRock Executive Calls Bitcoin an "Exit Asset" and Ethereum "the New Rails." Bitwise Says the Opposite.
A former BlackRock executive has described Bitcoin as an 'exit asset' and Ethereum as 'the new rails' for financial infrastructure. Bitwise, the crypto asset manager, has taken the opposite view, framing the two largest cryptocurrencies differently. The disagreement highlights ongoing divides in institutional finance over Bitcoin's role as a store of value versus a hedge, and Ethereum's claim to underpin future financial systems.
- 6Europe short a million health workers, Parliament seeks EU funding●Europe is short of a million health workers. Parliament asks Brussels for money
The European Parliament is calling on the European Commission to provide funding to address a shortage of around one million health workers across the EU. Staff shortages in hospitals, care homes and primary care have been flagged as a growing risk to health systems, particularly as populations age and workforce attrition accelerates. MEPs want Brussels to treat health workforce shortages as a European-level problem requiring dedicated financial support.
- 7Singapore banks pledge to train 80,000 workers in AI●Singapore’s major financial institutions pledged to train more than 80,000 local employees in AI skills as the country m
Singapore's major financial institutions have pledged to train more than 80,000 local employees in AI skills. The move comes as the country works to cushion white-collar workers from potential job disruption caused by artificial intelligence, positioning Singapore's finance sector as a regional leader in workforce reskilling.