Tuesday, 19 May 2026 · 06:30 GMT

Five things the cross-border desk is watching.

New week opens with rate decisions in three jurisdictions.

01
Bank of England minutes signal August cut increasingly likely.
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02
Mauritius FSC publishes 2026 guidance on Africa-focused fund structures.
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03
Western Union announces partnership with M-Pesa for UK→Kenya rail.
/markets
04
JRC publishes corridor-cost study: G20 average remittance cost at 6.18%.
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05
ASPIM Q1 collection data: SCPI net flows +3.2% — Pierval Santé leads.
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