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Last update: 10 hours agoLIV Golf Funding Crunch: With Saudi PIF set to stop backing the league after 2026, LIV is now pitching a new go-forward business model to investors and exploring options including potential U.S. restructuring pathways as bankruptcy talk grows. Premier League Capital Move: In parallel, Saudi Arabia is ready to sell up to 25% of its Newcastle stake to raise cash for major club projects, including a proposed £200m training ground and possible stadium plans. Markets Turn Cautious: Indian stocks opened strong on May 21, led by banks and IT, as crude eased and global cues improved—though weekly expiry volatility is keeping traders on edge. Banking Tech & Access: Beacon Bank is offering free, on-demand live assistance for visually impaired customers via an app-based interpreter service, while Standard Bank faced a glitch that left some clients with wrong account access. Crypto Regulation Push: The U.S. Fed is moving toward “limited” payment accounts for non-traditional firms, and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren is again challenging crypto trust-bank approvals. Central Banks in Focus: Bank Indonesia surprised markets with a 50 bps rate hike to defend the rupiah, while Nigeria held its key rate at 26.5%.
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