interest rates

As negative interest rates persist, banks are stepping into the unknown

Some European economies have now adopted negative interest rates for the longest period in history. The controversial policy has turned banks’ business models upside down, leaving economists unsure of their next move

25 May 2020

UBS to extend fees for wealthy clients

Faced with the prospect of continued low or negative interest rates, UBS has increased charges across its wealthy client base

6 Aug 2019

Draghi keeps interest rates unchanged, focusing on Italian banks

The ECB is sticking to its stance that a reactionary response to the UK’s decision to leave the EU would not be appropriate

22 Jul 2016

Headquarters of the ECB. In a controversial move, the bank has implemented negative interest rates in an attempt to stimulate economic growth in Europe

Could negative interest rates be positive for the economy?

The ECB has lowered interest rates to a negative level for the first time. Such a move has only ever been tried in smaller economies before – and with little effect. Will this move be positive for the economy?

15 Aug 2014

Awards Supplement 2019

The European CEO awards 2019 have now been announced, presenting our pick of the CEOs, companies and campaigns leading their sectors.