Sophia Blackwell

Financial Markets Correspondent

Award-winning financial journalist with 14 years of experience covering global banking, fintech disruption, and regulatory developments. Former investment banker who transitioned to journalism to provide insider perspective on financial markets. Specializes in central bank policy, digital payments, cryptocurrency regulation, and the transformation of traditional banking through technology.

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UniCredit Faces Regulatory Hold, Czech Mortgage Risks, and Market‑Risk Uncertainty

UniCredit faces regulatory delays, high Czech mortgage risk and a stalled merger with Banco BPM—learn how the bank plans to shore up capital, tighten lending and protect shareholder value amid market volatility.

Sophia Blackwell

19/11/2025, 08:50

5 minutes to read

Capital One: Market Strength, Regulatory Edge & Growth Roadmap 2025

Capital One Financial Corp. stays a top U.S. consumer‑finance firm, combining a solid balance sheet, strong regulatory compliance, and digital & ESG growth plans that appeal to investors seeking stability and future expansion.

Sophia Blackwell

17/11/2025, 08:21

4 minutes to read

ORIX Corp Confirms SEBI LODR Compliance, Boosting Investor Confidence in India’s Finance Sector

ORIX Corp confirms SEBI LODR compliance, boosting investor confidence while short‑term volatility rises without detailed interim results—key for risk‑aware portfolios.

Sophia Blackwell

16/11/2025, 11:49

3 minutes to read

Aviva Q3 Update: Premium Growth, Wealth‑Management Gains, 2026 Targets Ahead

Aviva PLC’s Q3 update shows 12.3% premium growth, strong wealth‑management inflows, and a 15.6% operating profit rise—ahead of 2026 targets and robust regulatory resilience.

Sophia Blackwell

16/11/2025, 09:21

3 minutes to read

3i Group PLC Beats Half‑Year Targets: 37% Profit Surge Amid Market Softness

3i Group PLC reports a 37% jump in six‑month operating profit, driven by asset revaluations and strong investment gains, showing resilience amid market softness and regulatory scrutiny.

Sophia Blackwell

16/11/2025, 08:21

3 minutes to read

Intesa Sanpaolo: Strong Yield, Steady Valuation Amid Eurozone Rate Uncertainty

Intesa Sanpaolo: stable yield, attractive valuation amid Eurozone slowdown – a defensive banking play with clear entry points for long‑term investors.

Sophia Blackwell

15/11/2025, 09:20

3 minutes to read

FNS Launches GetPAID & Treasury Risk Manager on Microsoft Marketplace, But Shares Still Lag

FNS launches GetPAID and Treasury Risk Manager on Microsoft Marketplace, boosting cloud banking solutions, but shares fell 17% amid sector pressure and higher R&D costs.

Sophia Blackwell

15/11/2025, 08:01

4 minutes to read

Buffett’s Berkshire Adds Alphabet to Tech Mix, Trims Apple & Bank of America

Explore how Berkshire Hathaway’s $4.9 billion Alphabet stake reshapes its tech exposure, balances risk, and signals long‑term growth strategy.

Sophia Blackwell

15/11/2025, 07:01

3 minutes to read

Travelers Shares Soar to $52.37, Boosted by Strong Fundamentals & P&C Momentum

Travelers shares hit a new high on solid earnings, a defensive‑sector rally, and proactive regulatory compliance—why investors see steady growth and downside protection.

Sophia Blackwell

14/11/2025, 09:50

4 minutes to read

OCBC Surges on SGX Rally: Record Shares, Strong Earnings and Capital‑Boosting Treasury Buy‑Back Cancellation

SGX’s 10 Nov rally lifts OCBC to record highs, as strong earnings and a treasury‑share programme cancellation boost capital, EPS and investor confidence.

Sophia Blackwell

12/11/2025, 08:51

3 minutes to read

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