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WineCap founder Alexander Westgarth explains how the India-EU trade deal reshapes market access, alternative assets, and fintech-enabled fine wine investment.  Alexander Westgarth is the founder and CEO of WineCap.     Discover top fintech news and events! Subscribe to FinTech Weekly’s newsletter Read by executives at JP Morgan, Coinbase, Blackrock, Klarna and more    In late January 2026, India and the European Union reached what leaders have dubbed a “historic” free trade agreement, concluding nearly two decades of negotiation to link the world’s second and fourth-largest economies. While the headlines celebrate the “Mother of All Deals” for slashing tariffs on…

When Wickes installed my new kitchen, I noticed an odd, worsening smell that I put down to the ongoing works.It was nearly two months later that I realised it was gas. My supplier dispatched an emergency engineer, who discovered a leak in the newly fitted hob and categorised it as an immediate danger. The gas supply to the hob was disconnected and Wickes sent a replacement, but no one came to install it.Three months on, I’m stuck with two hobs, neither of which I can use. Wickes knows I am undergoing cancer treatment and therefore vulnerable, but it doesn’t respond.…

The home, inspired by Kubrick’s 2001 movie “Space Odyssey” is located in a highly sought-after neighborhood of Hollywood Hills, but has been on the market since September.

Introduction: Dollar and stocks decline after US Supreme Court hits Trump’s tariffsGood morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy.We’re in a new phase of trade war uncertainty, after the supreme court blocked Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs last Friday.With the president hitting back over the weekend, announcing a new temporary global tariff of 10%, then 15%, its clear that the White House is persisting with its policy of using trade levies to gain leverage over other countries.So, as ING economists warn: double quotation markAnnouncements since the Supreme Court’s ruling strongly confirm…

The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has granted approval for Blackstone Infrastructure’s acquisition of New Mexico-based energy holding company TXNM Energy. Currently listed on the New York Stock Exchange, TXNM Energy supplies electricity to more than 800,000 homes and businesses in Texas and New Mexico through its regulated subsidiaries, TNMP and PNM. The FERC determined that the proposed transaction aligns with the public interest. The commission cited a lack of evidence that either state or federal regulation would be compromised, or that customer rates or market competition would be adversely affected. It also addressed concerns about Blackstone Infrastructure’s data…

Honeywell International on Monday received a 26% discount on its deal to acquire a business tied to the struggling chemicals industry.

Bank of Beirut UK Ltd has officially gone live with Temenos Core Banking and Payments, marking a significant technological transformation aimed at accelerating its corporate banking growth.The deployment is designed to strengthen the institution’s position as a trusted partner for businesses and correspondent banks operating across the UK, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.Replacing legacy systems in 15 monthsBy migrating to the Temenos Core platform, Bank of Beirut UK can now offer a comprehensive suite of retail, commercial, and deposit services. Crucially, the system is complemented by specialised trade finance capabilities specifically tailored to support businesses navigating global markets.The implementation…

This week may bring a perfect storm — quite literally — as a bomb cyclone spins off the Northeast coast. Forecasts are calling for 16 to 24 inches of snow and wind gusts as high as 60 miles per hour from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening, just off Long Island. Sounds like a blast. With options expiration now behind us, markets could face their own storm. Roughly $15 billion in T-bill settlements are due on February 24, followed by another $22 billion on February 26. In addition, coupon settlements of $37 billion on February 27 and $59 billion on March…

Corporate earnings have looked surprisingly resilient despite higher interest rates and slowing economic growth. Many companies are still beating profit estimates, and stock prices have responded accordingly. But a closer look at how those earnings are being generated tells a more complicated story. An increasing share of earnings growth is coming not from stronger business performance, but from shrinking share counts. Buybacks are doing heavy lifting in the background, boosting per-share metrics even as revenue growth cools. EPS Growth Is Outrunning Revenue One of the clearest signs of financial engineering is the widening gap between revenue growth and earnings per…

Equinox’s $40,000-a-year membership has a waiting list of more than 1,000 people, as demand for luxury health and wellness programs soars, according to the company’s chairman.The high-end fitness chain’s “Optimize by Equinox,” launched in 2024, is one of the most expensive gym memberships in the world and includes everything from personal training and nutrition to sleep coaching, massage therapy and a “health concierge.” Harvey Spevak, Equinox’s executive chairman, told Inside Wealth that the program has seen remarkable demand and highlights the “insatiable” demand by the wealthy for longevity and wellness products.”Health is the new luxury,” Spevak said. “The No. 1…