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Opinion: The Connected Vehicle Security Act is about more than just security
The automobile is undergoing the most profound transformation since Henry Ford's moving assembly line. The defining features of tomorrow's vehicles are now found in the software that connects them to the digital world. Modern vehicles are continuously connected . They receive over-the-air software updates, collect vast quantities of operational data, communicate with emergency services after accidents and provide drivers with an ever-expanding suite of digital services.
Opinion - The Connected Vehicle Security Act is about more than just security
The automobile is undergoing the most profound transformation since Henry Ford's moving assembly line. The defining features of tomorrow's vehicles are now found in the software that connects them to the digital world. Modern vehicles are continuously connected. They receive over-the-air software updates, collect vast quantities of operational data, communicate with emergency services after accidents and provide drivers with an ever-expanding suite of digital services.
AI ‘lab’ or no, banks triangulate towards a common approach
Skip to main content End of drawer navigation content AI ‘lab’ or no, banks triangulate towards a common approach Survey shows split between firms with and without centralised R&D. In practice, many pursue hybrid path Supported by ? Supporters pay to be aligned with our content. They have no control over the content itself. More Information. This is the last in a series of four articles looking at how sell-side front offices are using artificial intelligence.
USMCA fails to renew—but it’s not over yet
On July 1, the U.S. government declined to renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)—but that’s not the end for the region’s free trade agreement. Kari Heerman spoke with Christopher Sands and Duncan Wood about what went wrong, what went right, and what comes next for North American economic relations. HEERMAN: On July 1st, the U.S. government declined to renew the USMCA agreement.
USMCA fails to renew—but it’s not over yet
On July 1, the U.S. government declined to renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)—but that’s not the end for the region’s free trade agreement. Kari Heerman spoke with Christopher Sands and Duncan Wood about what went wrong, what went right, and what comes next for North American economic relations. HEERMAN: On July 1st, the U.S. government declined to renew the USMCA agreement.
Anthropic curbs and cost fears spur banks to shop around for AI
By A temporary set of US government restrictions on Anthropic's powerful frontier AI models for non-US users are pushing foreign banks to diversify their providers. Banks fear access to cutting-edge technology could be abruptly withdrawn in future, with some European regulators also said to have raised broader concerns over concentration risk in private. "Since the executive order, I think there's
Opinion - The US needs Canada to win the critical minerals race
For the U.S., the critical minerals challenge is usually framed as a race against China. That is true but incomplete. The more immediate question is whether the U.S. can build reliable, commercially viable supply chains with the partners it already has. And at the top of that list is Canada. Critical minerals are not just about mining.
Meet the sharks, stroke the rays in hidden OTC ecosystem
Skip to main content End of drawer navigation content Meet the sharks, stroke the rays in hidden OTC ecosystem Dealer Rankings 2023: Analysis of millions of trades reveals big fish – and small ones – in 10 derivatives instruments This article is part of our inaugural Dealer Rankings coverage. You can find analysis of the results by instrument and end-user here, analysis of the top 10 dealers here and a detailed methodology here.
OTC books grew in 2024 but remain below peaks
This article is part of the Dealer Rankings 2025. You can find the overview article here, analysis of the top 10 dealers here and a detailed methodology here. Viewed from a distance, a market is a busy, buzzy place. Sellers have their pitches – stalls, kiosks, benches – and jostling buyers fill the aisles between them. It is difficult to see what’s happening.
TCT - the next chapter...
As the dust settles on TCT 3Sixty last week I am seeing a lot of commentary from across the 3D printing industry, and I think it is important that on behalf of The TCT Group, we address these points and perspectives and be honest about the journey and importantly signpost what is next. TCT 3Sixty, previously TCT Live and before that TCT Show, will not run as an exhibition at the NEC in 2027.
Opinion - Beyond volatility: The next phase of US energy leadership
The war involving Iran has sent a familiar shockwave through global energy markets. Oil prices have climbed sharply amid fears of disruption in the Persian Gulf, while natural gas and liquified natural gas (LNG) prices in Europe and Asia have followed suit. Even without a direct supply interruption, the geopolitical risk premium has returned with force. For policymakers in Europe and Asia, the lesson is clear: Dependence on distant and politically volatile energy sources carries enduring risks.
Crypto for normies: EDX puts old twist on new asset class
By When a quartet of big markets firms were looking at bitcoin in 2022, they saw a lot to like: record highs, regular volatility, claimed diversification benefits, and massive growth potential. It came with a lot of weird baggage, though. The cryptocurrency market's practice of settling trades instantly meant it was difficult to trade on credit limits, which makes back-and-forth execution more
Crypto for normies: EDX puts old twist on new asset class
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Opinion - The world is rediscovering chokepoints — and they are not just geographic
As Middle East tensions rise, the Strait of Hormuz has again become a focal point for policymakers and markets. Roughly one-fifth of globally traded oil passes through that narrow waterway. Any disruption reverberates immediately through global energy prices and, ultimately, the wallets of American consumers. But focusing solely on Hormuz risks missing the bigger picture. The real story of the global economy in 2026 is not a single chokepoint.
Why water is vital to decarbonization and the energy transition
Discussions around climate action tend to focus an renewables and carbon emissions, but water is also a key component of the energy transition. Water-efficient technologies could save vast amounts of water globally each year, cutting the energy and carbon required to pump, heat, treat and move it. Embracing technologies that enable us use water and energy more efficiently and intelligently can accelerate decarbonization and work towards net zero.
AI Can Help Deliver America’s Next Phase of Energy Dominance
The U.S. has spent the past decade reshaping global energy markets. It became the world’s largest producer of oil and natural gas. It emerged as a leading LNG exporter. It expanded renewable generation at record pace. This is what energy dominance looks like in practice: abundant supply, export strength, technological leadership, and resilience across fuels. But sustaining that dominance now depends on something less visible than drilling rigs or export terminals. It depends on permitting speed.
Ruptura global y la oportunidad de renovación
En el Foro Económico Mundial de este año en Davos, dos discursos captaron la falla que atraviesa el debate internacional actual: no entre la globalización y el nacionalismo, sino entre dos respuestas contrapuestas a un diagnóstico compartido. Tanto el primer ministro canadiense, Mark Carney, como el secretario del Tesoro de EUA, Scott Bessent, hablaron de ruptura en el orden internacional.
Many banks see obstacles to options-based IRRBB hedging
By This article is part of a series benchmarking bank ALM practices. Risk Management subscribers can view selected cuts of the underlying data here. Sign up for Risk Benchmarking emails here. North American banks use a wider range of instruments than their peers elsewhere to manage interest rate risk in the banking book (IRRBB) - with a particular gulf in the use of swaptions, caps and floors, Risk
Many banks ignore spectre of SVB in liquidity stress tests
By This piece is part of a series benchmarking bank ALM practices. Risk Management subscribers can view selected cuts of the underlying data here. When Silicon Valley Bank imploded in March 2023, it did so in the space of roughly 48 hours, after losing $40 billion of deposits in a single day. Most banks do not think the same could happen to them - or, at least, are not examining how they would cope. I
Wood: Canada and Mexico Won’t Stand Up to Washington in the USMCA Review
Despite years of rhetoric about North American cooperation, the Canada-Mexico relationship still lacks the institutional strength, trust, and shared strategy necessary to resist U.S. pressure.” PHARR, Texas - Policy and government affairs leader Duncan Wood says there is little reason to expect Mexico and Canada to forge stronger economic and political ties during the USMCA review process.
Opinion - Why North American teamwork makes more sense than ever
In 2026, North America will host the world’s greatest sporting event — the first-ever World Cup shared by three nations: Canada, the United States and Mexico. It will showcase dazzling individual talent but also remind us of a simple truth: Championships are won by teams, not solo players. The same lesson applies to the 2026 United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) review process and the region’s economic and geopolitical future. There’s no denying this has been a tough year for North America.
Until recently, American trade policy had been anchored in a particular vision of the nation’s role in the world: as the stabilizer of the global economic system. Since the end of the Second World War, this role was grounded in both ideology and strategic necessity.
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US bank CROs see only 'modest' credit risk from tariffs
By US banks are seeing some early signs of credit stress resulting from increased tariff costs, but are not expecting that to translate into a serious spike in defaults. They attribute this resilience to a number of factors, including close monitoring of customer behaviour, the large contribution that services - rather than tariff-hit goods - makes to the US economy, and the experience of the Covid
Nifty trades of Graham
By Towards the end of this interview, Jens Foehrenbach disappears from view - he abruptly gets up, leaving a vacant office chair behind, and returns holding a book, which he brandishes in front of the camera, so it takes up the entire screen. It's a copy of International Economics: Theory and Policy, by Paul Krugman and Maurice Obstfeld. "I don't know about you," says Foehrenbach, president and co
Brevan Howard: life beyond macro
By For the first half of its 23-year existence, Brevan Howard wasn't just a macro fund. It was the macro fund. Its flagship Master Fund seemed bulletproof - surging during the subprime crisis and hoovering up assets to make it Europe's largest hedge fund manager, with more than $40 billion under its control at its 2013 peak. Five years later - hobbled by low rates and low volatility across the
Trumping Hegemonic Stability Theory
Until recently, American trade policy had been anchored in a particular vision of the nation’s role in the world: as the stabilizer of the global economic system. Since the end of the Second World War, this role was grounded in both ideology and strategic necessity.
Trumping Hegemonic Stability Theory
Until recently, American trade policy had been anchored in a particular vision of the nation’s role in the world: as the stabilizer of the global economic system. Since the end of the Second World War, this role was grounded in both ideology and strategic necessity.
More than one-quarter of banks overhauling third-party KRIs
By More than one-quarter of banks surveyed have revamped their key risk indicators (KRIs) for third-party risk management (TPRM) within the past 12 months - the highest proportion of the five risks included in this year's Op Risk Benchmarking exercise. In all, 30 banks provided a list of their top three KRIs for third-party risk, with eight participants having introduced at least one new indicator -
Opinion: U.S.-Mexico sewage deal proves that diplomacy can pay off
In an era when headlines about U.S.-Mexico relations are dominated by tensions over migration, tariffs and security, it’s easy to lose sight of what the two countries can achieve when they sit down, negotiate and commit to solutions. Last month’s agreement to accelerate tackling the long‑running sewage crisis in the Tijuana River Valley is proof that — even now — quiet, institutional diplomacy can deliver.
OTC books grew in 2024 but remain below peaks
By This article is part of the Dealer Rankings 2025. You can find the overview article here, analysis of the top 10 dealers here and a detailed methodology here. Viewed from a distance, a market is a busy, buzzy place. Sellers have their pitches - stalls, kiosks, benches - and jostling buyers fill the aisles between them. It is difficult to see what's happening. Things are being sold; things are
How trust can boost the US-Mexico fight against narco finance
The U.S. Treasury Department’s announcement that it is targeting three Mexican financial institutions for their alleged roles in laundering proceeds tied to synthetic opioid trafficking marks a turning point, not only in the U.S. financial offensive against fentanyl, but also in the future of U.S.-Mexico security cooperation.
Opinion - How trust can boost the US-Mexico fight against narco finance
The U.S. Treasury Department’s announcement that it is targeting three Mexican financial institutions for their alleged roles in laundering proceeds tied to synthetic opioid trafficking marks a turning point, not only in the U.S. financial offensive against fentanyl, but also in the future of U.S.-Mexico security cooperation.
Northern Mexico's Water-Energy nexus amid industrial boom
Northern Mexico’s economic expansion in manufacturing and energy is jeopardized by chronic water scarcity. The region highlights the urgent need to align water, energy and climate policies in the energy transition. Projects such as shale gas, breweries and data centres show how water constraints shape sustainable development. Northern Mexico has long been geographically and economically critical to Mexico’s national development.
Opinion - 6 top issues to review in US-Mexico-Canada trade
The second Trump administration has come out swinging on trade. New tariffs — some targeted, others startlingly wide-ranging and broad — have reignited uncertainty across global supply chains and forced America’s economic allies to find ways of placating the White House. For Canada and Mexico, Washington’s partners in Trump’s U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, this has been a stark reminder of how easily trust can erode, even in the most integrated trade relationship in the world.
Opinion - Why U.S.-Mexico energy interdependence must be strengthened
Over the last decade, the U.S. has emerged as an energy superpower, not only in terms of production but also as a dominant exporter of natural gas and refined petroleum products. This transformation has redefined the U.S. trade balance in energy, turning a long-standing deficit into a robust surplus. Nowhere is this shift more consequential than in the U.S.-Mexico energy relationship.
Opinion - Lessons from 9/11 can help America digitize border security
America’s border policy has long been trapped in a false choice between security and commerce. But history shows us that smart policies grounded in technology and risk management can enhance both. The aftermath of 9/11 provides a blueprint: When terrorists exploited gaps in aviation security, the U.S. responded with a major overhaul that improved both safety and efficiency.
Opinion - We can’t keep ignoring China’s threat to our supply chains
President Trump has exposed a reality that we have ignored for far too long: International trade is no longer just about economics — it is also about national security. The U.S. faces a critical challenge in ensuring that the goods flowing into the country are not just cheap and efficient, but also safe and strategically sound. Our global supply chains, long built for maximum cost-effectiveness, are now potential liabilities, susceptible to exploitation by adversaries and prone to disruption.
For AI’s magic hammer, every problem becomes a nail
Hammers are great at knocking in nails. It’s the job for which they were made. Bankers don’t need to tackle that job very often—professionally, at least—so banks don’t issue hammers en masse to the workforce. Artificial intelligence, on the other hand, is great at a whole slew of things. Banks have responded by giving staff access to it by way of general-purpose assistants and co-pilots. But when you have an all-purpose tool, where do you start? What should you use it for? Everything? Last year,
For AI’s magic hammer, every problem becomes a nail
Hammers are great at knocking in nails. It’s the job for which they were made. Bankers don’t need to tackle that job very often – professionally, at least – so banks don’t issue hammers en masse to the workforce. Artificial intelligence, on the other hand, is great at a whole slew of things. Banks have responded by giving staff access to it by way of general-purpose assistants and co-pilots. But when you have an all-purpose tool, where do you start? What should you use it for? Everything? Last
For AI's magic hammer, every problem becomes a nail
Hammers are great at knocking in nails. It's the job for which they were made. Bankers don't need to tackle that job very often - professionally, at least - so banks don't issue hammers en masse to the workforce. Artificial intelligence, on the other hand, is great at a whole slew of things. Banks have responded by giving staff access to it by way of general-purpose assistants and co-pilots. But when you have an all-purpose tool, where do you start? What should you use it for? Everything?
Critical Minerals and the Future of the U.S. Economy
Safeguarding the minerals supply chains for advanced technologies in strategic industries is an economic and national security imperative. Yet significant vulnerabilities continue to exist in the supply chain, despite the ongoing efforts by government and businesses to address them.
Wood: Please join me in Harlingen – Rio Grande Guardian
Hi, I’m Duncan Wood, president and CEO of the Pacific Council on International Policy. As we all know, elections have consequences. This year is a huge year for the United States. It’s also a very, very big year for Mexico.
For compliance risk, the big get bigger
Jump to: Organisation and staffing | Risk controls | Modelling | Scenario analysis | Mini-methodology If a bank is big – that is, really big – can it shrug off the attentions of its regulators? Can it swat away warnings like cattle swat away flies? Can it ignore fines and penalties like a whale ignores the bite of a lamprey? This is what some regulators fear, according to a senior operational risk executive with one global systemically important bank (G-Sib), who participated in this year’s
US election a ‘classic inflection point’ – Rory Stewart - Risk.net
Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Save this article Send to Print this page Voters have migrated to the political extremes as a result of falling belief in democracy and in liberal economics – and the trend now faces a “classic inflection point” in the coming US presidential election, according to Rory Stewart, a former diplomat and UK politician, who delivered the keynote address at the Risk Live Europe event in London on June 18.
Why Congress Should Pay Attention to Mexico’s Presidential Election
This piece was originally published here by The National Interest. When you mention the 2024 election, most people think of the U.S. presidential election in November. Still, there is another earlier election that will have far-reaching consequences for all Americans as well. On Sunday, June 2, 2024, Mexico will go to the polls to elect a new president. According to the polls, former Mexico City mayor Claudia Sheinbaum is leading her closest rival, Xóchitl Gálvez, by double digits.
Assessing the suitability of fused deposition modeling to produce acrylic removable denture bases
1 INTRODUCTION Denture base materials should present key properties to successfully perform in the patients' mouth; these include appropriate esthetics, thermal conductivity, biocompatibility to prevent any adverse reaction with oral tissues and an adequate bond to artificial teeth. Moreover, denture base materials should be able to be polished to a smooth finish with low surface roughness to prevent the adhesion of microbial films.
The squeezing middle: data shows Europeans taking on US foes
There are a host of stories – big and small – in our second Dealer Rankings, but one of the most interesting can be found right at the top of the pile, in the overall top 10. It’s the story of a squeeze. Those doing the squeezing are Barclays, BNP Paribas, and Deutsche Bank – the banks that sit in places six, seven and eight, the exact ones they occupied last year. Those getting squeezed are the firms on either side. But it’s a story that takes some explaining. The overall table reflects the
Why Congress Should Pay Attention to Mexico’s Presidential Election
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Subscribe to RSS Print Topic: Politics Region: Americas Tags: MexicoAndres Manuel Lopez ObradorDrug WarIllegal ImmigrationOil Seven numbers to know ahead of Mexico’s critical June election. <![CDATA[// ><!]]> --> When you mention the 2024 election, most people think of the U.S. presidential election in November. Still, there is another earlier election that will have far-reaching consequences for all Americans as well.
How Ally found the key to GenAI at the bottom of a teacup
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Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Save this article Send to Print this page Over the past year, a daily ritual has been observed on the 26th floor of Ally Financial’s smart new office in Charlotte, North Carolina. It’s the VIP floor—quiet and carpeted—where the wide hallways belong to executive assistants, and sunlight filters through the blinds that protect cavernous boardrooms and offices.
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