Wood Mackenzie cuts Brent forecast to Dollar 78/bbl for 2027 as US-Iran MoU targets staged Strait of Hormuz reopening

LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE, June 23: The oil price bubble has burst. Wood Mackenzie forecasts Brent averaging $78 a barrel in 2027 and potentially easing to $70/bbl by Q4 2027, following a US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding that has shifted market sentiment away from a prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure.  The pressure to reach an agreement was acute. On…

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Dr. K. Paul Thomas Elected Chairman of Sa-Dhan

Kochi , June 23: Dr. K. Paul Thomas, Managing Director & CEO of ESAF Small Finance Bank, has been elected as the Chairman of Sa–Dhan, the Reserve Bank of India -recognised Self-Regulatory Organisation for microfinance and the apex association of microfinance and impact finance institutions in the country. The election took place during Sa–Dhan‘s Annual General Meetingheld in Kolkata,…

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Carne Group appoints John Parkhouse as President to accelerate execution of its growth strategy

London, 22nd June 2026 – Carne Group (Carne), Europe’s largest third-party management company, today announced the appointment of John Parkhouse as President, strengthening its leadership as the firm accelerates execution of its long-term, client-led growth strategy.  John Parkhouse brings more than 30 years’ experience in international financial services and asset management. He joins…

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NSE and Bharat Metal Exchange Collaborate to Expand Non-Ferrous Derivatives Market

June 22: National Stock Exchange of India has entered into a strategic partnership with Bharat Metal Exchange to support the development and growth of India’s non-ferrous metal derivatives market. The collaboration aims to enhance market participation, improve price discovery mechanisms, and strengthen the overall ecosystem for trading non-ferrous metal derivatives…

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