BNP Paribas SA relied on its traditional strength in fixed-income and higher interest rates to lift revenue in a challenging first quarter for banks.

Gambling company Flutter said its additional listing in the United States will bring “strategic and capital markets benefits,” setting it up for its next stage of growth. It begs the question: what can they access in the States that they can’t get in London? It appears the FCA has been wondering the same. Late last night it proposed “significant changes” to the UK’s listing rules that includes getting rid of the premium listing segment, for one single category.

Zambian police surrounded the house of ex-President Edgar Lungu and demanded access to search it, a spokesman for the former ruling Patriotic Front party said.

Scientists warned about the potential climate impact of shale gas production in Australia’s Northern Territory as the region — which had previously banned fracking — confirmed it will allow developers to seek approvals for projects.

The US regional banking crisis is far from over and the Federal Reserve should pause its rate hike campaign, according to former Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Robert Kaplan.