South Africa: Standard Bank’s Deputy CEO Bolts To Rival Absa
South Africa’s banking industry found itself in an uproar the night of March 16, when the heir apparent of its largest bank—and the continent’s—quit to…
Is Lebanon’s new central bank governor ‘another Riad Salameh’? | Business and Economy News
Beirut, Lebanon – Lebanon’s council of ministers has elected Karim Souaid as central bank governor – a candidate backed by the country’s bank lobby and…
Bangladesh up against time to find stolen billions: Central bank governor | Investigation News
Just days after the collapse of the Awami League government in Bangladesh in August 2024 following deadly street protests that culminated in the dramatic flight…
Top Banks In Singapore | Global Finance Magazine
From the establishment of its earliest banks in the mid-19th century to becoming one of the world’s most advanced financial hubs, Singapore’s banking evolution mirrored…
‘I visited Europe’s richest city – it’s overrated and ridiculously expensive’
Monaco is known for its luxury, glamour and wealth - but one local says it's not worth spending more than a few hours in the…
Channel 4 ‘disturbed’ as director Hamdan Ballal attacked and detained
Hamdan Ballal is one of four filmmakers who directed No Other Land, about the disputed West Bank, which won the Oscar for best documentary feature…
Banks shift from using AI for productivity to improving customer experience
Cost transformation forces banks to innovate European banks are navigating a complex landscape characterized by economic headwinds and cost pressures. The Eurozone economy will grow…
Markets week ahead: Will central banks offer investors a positive push?
Major central banks are set to decide on interest rates this week, providing guidance on market trajectory. Investors will particularly focus on the Federal Reserve’s…
Tyra Banks says she'd change 'so many things' about America's Next Top Model
Former reality host Tyra Banks has confirmed that there are things she 'shouldn't have done' as she reflects on her time on hit modelling show…
Banks Warn of Hidden Credit Risk in EU’s Sudden ESG Retreat
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessThe European Banking Federation is warning that the sheer scale of a proposed rollback of the bloc’s ESG rules will make it…
Can new Africa Energy Bank power a continent while protecting the planet? | Oil and Gas News
A group of African countries is set to launch a bank to fund oil and gas projects amid growing reluctance by Western institutions to further…
Rise of Dollar Forwards Builds Risk for Asia’s Central Banks
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessCentral banks across Asia are increasingly using derivatives to protect their currencies against a strong dollar, raising questions over how long they…
Junk Bond Guru Sees Rising Distress Ahead as Banks Tighten Lending
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessThe strong US economy has left distressed debt investors starved of opportunity but that may be about to change, according to veteran…
European Banks Pursue Mergers To Gain Competitive Edge
Lenders across Europe are ramping up M&A efforts to scale operations, strengthen balance sheets, and navigate an evolving financial landscape. The European banking sector is…
Israel destroys buildings in West Bank’s Jenin after killing elderly man | Occupied West Bank News
Israel has destroyed multiple buildings in the occupied West Bank’s Jenin refugee camp, hours after its forces killed a 73-year-old man, the Palestinian Ministry of…
What is Israel’s deadly ‘Iron Wall’ military raid in the West Bank’s Jenin? | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Israeli security forces and settler groups have engaged in attacks against Palestinians across the occupied West Bank since the Israel-Hamas ceasefire came into effect on…
Four of Canada’s biggest banks leave climate alliance
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMNPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Canadian PressIan BickisPublished Jan 18, 2025 • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for…
I get £2.3k Universal Credit a month… people are mad I use food banks but it doesn’t cover my Disney trips & takeaways
A MUM-OF-TWO has sparked fury after explaining what her £2.3k Universal Credit monthly payment goes towards.Single mother Eleanor took to her TikTok page to reveal how she…
How do banks navigate the trinity of costs, compliance, and innovation?
Home Technology How do banks navigate the trinity of costs, compliance, and innovation? Bankers across the globe are signalling a strategy shift. While optimizing costs…
Industry groups sue over Biden ban on medical debt in credit reports | Business and Economy News
Consumer watchdog said new rule would lead to rising credit scores and an additional 22,000 low-cost mortgages annually.Two groups representing the credit reporting and credit…