Andrew Strauss to step down as strategic adviser of ECB

Andrew Strauss to step down as strategic adviser of ECB

Andrew Strauss, former England cricket player. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Andrew Strauss is set to step down from his role as a strategic adviser to the England and Wales Cricket Board and as chair of the performance cricket committee next month, the board announced. The former England skipper, who previously served as the director […]

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ECB needs another big rate hike in September, Kazaks says

ECB needs another big rate hike in September, Kazaks says

ECB should reduce its balance sheet at some point but, for now, it should predominantly deal with interest rates, Martins Kazaks said ECB should reduce its balance sheet at some point but, for now, it should predominantly deal with interest rates, Martins Kazaks said A euro zone recession is now very likely but that alone […]

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ECB accounts show overwhelming inflation concerns

ECB accounts show overwhelming inflation concerns

“Inflationary pressures were judged to have intensified,” the accounts, released on Thursday, showed “Inflationary pressures were judged to have intensified,” the accounts, released on Thursday, showed European Central Bank policymakers at their meeting last month appeared increasingly concerned that high inflation is getting entrenched and the risk was large enough to warrant a bigger-than-flagged rate […]

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European Central Bank steps in as banks dip toes in cryptocurrency and blockchain pool

European Central Bank steps in as banks dip toes in cryptocurrency and blockchain pool

The ECB said banks were also considering whether to get involved in the crypto sector The ECB said banks were also considering whether to get involved in the crypto sector The European Central Bank (ECB) said on Wednesday it would harmonise how banks offer cryptoassets to ensure they have enough capital and expertise in a […]

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Eng vs Ind 5th Test | ECB to investigate reports of racist abuse aimed at Indian fans

Eng vs Ind 5th Test | ECB to investigate reports of racist abuse aimed at Indian fans

Several Indian fans took to Twitter to report the racism aimed at them by English fans during the fourth day’s play of the 5th Test at Edgbaston Several Indian fans took to Twitter to report the racism aimed at them by English fans during the fourth day’s play of the 5th Test at Edgbaston An […]

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More turbulence in English cricket’s leadership as CEO Tom Harrison quits

More turbulence in English cricket’s leadership as CEO Tom Harrison quits

Clare Connor, who is currently managing director of women’s cricket in England, will replace Harrison on an interim basis Clare Connor, who is currently managing director of women’s cricket in England, will replace Harrison on an interim basis A turbulent period for English cricket saw another high-profile departure among its leadership on Tuesday when chief […]

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