Another Ex-Financial Regulator Expelled From Communist Party Over Graft Allegations Former banking official Qin Huizhong has been accused of taking bribes and maintaining ‘improper sexual relationships’ Caixin Global · Feb 7, 2023
Hampden & Co makes two c-suite appointments New chief risk officer and general counsel poached from Lloyds and Aegon, respectively Insider UK · Feb 7, 2023
Lebanese Banks to Start Open-Ended Strike, to Keep ATMs Working Banks in Lebanon will start an open-ended strike from Tuesday but will keep ATMs operating for basic services, the Lebanese Banks Association said on Monday, urging authorities to pass overdue measures to deal with a deep financial crisis. The decision came after a meeting by the association to discuss judicial… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 7, 2023
UK digital currency ‘likely to be needed’, say Treasury and Bank of England State-backed digital pound could be launched later this decade as move towards new central bank currency Wales Online · Feb 7, 2023
KBank aims to augment digital loans Kasikornbank (KBank) plans to expand its digital lending this year with stronger control of loan quality, while also growing its mobile banking user numbers. Bangkok Post · Feb 6, 2023
Did Def Leppard play a charity fundraising concert for Bank of Dave? The Netflix biopic stars Rory Kinnear as Burnley businessman Dave Fishwick Manchester Evening News · Feb 6, 2023
Santander issues immediate warning to anyone with a mortgage House prices will by slump 10% according to Santander Liverpool Echo · Feb 6, 2023
Lloyds Bank issues £8,000 warning to anyone who uses internet More and more people are being left significantly out of pocket Liverpool Echo · Feb 6, 2023
I spent the day at the free Santander Work Café in Leeds to escape rising energy bills and cabin fever Reporter Lucy Marshall worked from the Santander Work Café in Park Row to see if it is worth using Leeds Live · Feb 5, 2023
Bank apologises after labelling Scot's Thai wife a 'criminal' A MAJOR bank has apologised to a Scots refugee activist after his local branch tried to stop him from sending money to his Thai wife and would not… The National (Scotland) · Feb 5, 2023
Man convicted of manslaughter after fatal uppercut on millionaire banking executive in West End A man has been convicted of manslaughter after punching a millionaire banking executive in London’s West End in a row over a stolen phone. Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2023
Full list of Barclays, Natwest, HSBC, Lloyds and Halifax bank branches closing in 2023 Several branches are closing in Merseyside Liverpool Echo · Feb 4, 2023
Alex Murdaugh was $4.2 million in debt, overdrawn at bank, CEO testifies at murder trial WALTERBORO, S.C. — Jurors in Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial got a late start Friday, as Judge Clifton Newman considered whether testimony about Murdaugh’s alleged financial crimes should be heard by the jury. Tribune News Service · Feb 3, 2023
China must join Ghana debt restructuring effort soon, Germany's Lindner says Germany's finance minister singled out China during a visit to Ghana on Friday, as he called on countries that have lent to the embattled West African nation to form a creditor committee quickly to help it restructure its debt. Reuters · Feb 3, 2023
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 3, 2023 Iraqis Protest in Baghdad as Currency Crisis Continues Iraqi protesters rallied Friday in Baghdad, demanding the government take action to stop the economic crisis and the slide of the national currency after the Iraqi dinar plunged further. Measures taken by the United States in recent months to stamp out money laundering and the channeling of dollars to Iran…
The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023 Iraqis protest in Baghdad as currency crisis continues Iraq's currency has continued its slide and protesters are asking the government to take action to stop the crisis
Al Jazeera · Feb 3, 2023 ‘Beyond imagination’: Pakistan PM warns of IMF bailout conditions An IMF delegation is in Pakistan for last ditch talks to revive financial aid, which has stalled for months.
The Times of India · Feb 3, 2023 Banking sector remains resilient and stable, says RBI NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday said that the Indian banking sector remains resilient and stable.
StockNews.com · Feb 3, 2023 2 Sorry Stocks to Sell in February Although moderating inflation has raised investor confidence, the Fed has signaled its intention of further rate hikes. Moreover, with recessionary fears looming, the stock market could be volatile for a while. Against this backdrop, fundamentally weak stocks Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Rivian Automotive (RIVN) might be best avoided now.…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2023 World’s biggest investment fund warns directors to tackle climate crisis or face sack Norway’s sovereign wealth fund threatens to vote against boards on firms it holds investments with over lax climate and social targets
Daily Mirror · Feb 3, 2023 Brits struggling with debt could save thousands in 'unfair' fees thanks to new rules Consumers who enter a debt solution which is not right for them can face dire consequences and could force them to stay in debt for much longer
The Times of India · Feb 3, 2023 SBI's total exposure to Adani Group at Rs 27,000 crore; none against shares MUMBAI: SBI's total exposure to the embattled Adani Group is 0.88 per cent of the book or about Rs 27,000 crore, and the country's largest lender does not envisage any setback on its bets, a top official said on Friday.
Birmingham Post · Feb 3, 2023 Danske Bank UK profits jump by two thirds on transaction and interest rates boost It made £103.3 million for the full year 2022 compared to £61.3 million in the previous year.
The Times of India · Feb 3, 2023 SBI, LIC exposure within permitted limits; markets well regulated: Nirmala Sitharaman on Adani-Hindenburg row NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said she did not expect the ongoing controversy around Adani Group to affect investor confidence as India's banking system is sound and the financial markets are "well regulated".
AAP · Feb 3, 2023 Letters explaining $5 note shock decision released Letters explaining the future of Australia's $5 note, which will include a replacement for the portrait of the monarch with a new design, have been released.