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People in Lebanon are robbing banks and staging sit-ins to access their own savings

Lebanon's banks froze accounts three years ago amid an economic collapse. Now, under increasingly desperate circumstances, people are resorting to extreme measures to access their savings accounts.

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‘Tarabut Gateway’ CEO: Open Banking Has Tripled in The Middle East

Abdulla Al-Moayed, CEO and founder of the Dubai-based fintech company Tarabut Gateway, revealed that open banking has become a strategic option for growing digital transformation in regional countries as they move towards digital payments and cashless societies. Banking through fintech in the Middle East has tripled at a time when…

Asharq Al-Awsat

More than a quarter of people ‘expect to start 2023 in debt’, survey shows

Debt remains a taboo topic for some, with 23% of those polled admitting that talking about financial trouble would make them feel shame and 18% saying they would never confess it to anyone

Daily Mirror

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IMF Approves $3 Bln Egypt Extended Arrangement

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive board has approved a 46-month $3 billion financial support package for Egypt, saying it will catalyze additional funding of about $14 billion, the fund said in a statement. The package, Extended Fund Facility (EFF), includes a flexible exchange rate regime and enhanced social safety…

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Ghana extends domestic debt exchange registration deadline

Ghana has extended the registration deadline for a domestic debt exchange programme to Dec. 30, as it considers making some adjustments while it seeks approval for an IMF debt relief programme, the finance ministry said in a statement overnight on Friday.

Reuters

More than a quarter of people ‘expect to start 2023 in debt’

On average, people expect that it will take 21 months to pay back what they owe, according to Tesco Bank.

The Independent UK

Global financial markets face more uncertainties in 2023

Financial markets worldwide face higher uncertainties next year because of the tight monetary policies of key central banks and decelerating global economic growth in 2023, says Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput.

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RBS are helping businesses to reduce their carbon footprint with new tool

BUSINESSES are aiming to reduce their carbon footprint with the help of NatWest Carbon Planner.

The National (Scotland)

4 Robust ETFs to Check out This December

Although the Fed’s rate hikes finally seem to be able to curb inflation, the central bank’s indication to keep raising rates through next year is expected to fuel a recession. Thus, it could be wise to invest in stable ETFs such as JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF (JPST), PIMCO Enhanced Short…

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Bank of Ireland hikes income growth expectations amid soaring inflation

Ireland's largest bank by assets employs thousands of people in its UK offices in Bristol, Belfast and London

Birmingham Post

Jersey locals targetted by heartless scammers after explosion that killed nine people

The blast in St Helier, Jersey on Saturday rocked the local community and has seen crooks claiming to be from NatWest bank targeting residents asking for donations

Daily Mirror

Chinese capital Beijing reports first COVID deaths since policy easing

Two former Chinese state media journalists have died in the capital Beijing in recent days due to COVID-19, local media reported on Friday, among the first reported fatalities since most epidemic control policies were removed on Dec. 7.

Reuters

Supply issues mean Northern Ireland companies holding £1.2B of unfinished goods

Manufacturers have had to hold more stock and look for alternative suppliers to spread supply chain risk

Birmingham Post

World Bank Launches $2 bn Ukraine Private Sector Aid Package

The World Bank on Thursday announced a $2 billion package to support Ukraine's private sector, in a bid to help pave the way for reconstruction amid the devastation resulting from Russia's invasion. The latest package by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the bank's development arm focused on private-sector development in…

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Economy continues to recover but faces more challenges

Thailand's economy continues to recover, but faces more challenges with policy priorities to ensure a continued rebound, Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said on Friday.

AAP

ING fined for missed data deadlines breach

ING Bank has been fined for failing to meet Consumer Data Right deadlines and for making a false or misleading representation to consumers.

AAP

Westpac ordered to fork out $29m in compo

Westpac customers in their thousands stand to share in compensation worth nearly $30 million following a successful class action over superannuation fees.

AAP

NAB forecasts rocky road to slow growth

Higher inflation, rising interest rates and slower growth are starting to impact businesses and consumers, NAB says.

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NAB sees slower growth in 2023

NAB says higher inflation, rising interest rates and slower growth are starting to impact both businesses and consumers.

Reuters

World Bank's private arm launches $2 billion program to help Ukrainian businesses

The World Bank's private investment arm on Thursday said it had launched a $2 billion support package for Ukraine to help build the resilience of the Ukrainian private sector devastated by Russia's war and to prepare for reconstruction.

Bangkok Post

The embedded finance challenge

'Embedded finance" is disrupting the global banking order as non-finance companies are eating into traditional banks' market share. The threat to the traditional finance sector is significant, according to the international consultancy PwC.

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1 Dividend Aristocrat Stock to Keep an Eye on This Winter

Clear indication by the Fed on the continuation of interest rate hikes in the foreseeable future has nipped the recent market optimism in the bud. With growth forecasts in jeopardy, it may be opportune to prioritize income generation with Cintas (CTAS), as it pays reliable dividends. Read on….

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U.S. targets Russian financial services sector, businessman Potanin

The United States on Thursday targeted Russia's financial services sector and Russian businessman Vladimir Potanin, increasing pressure on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.

Salon

Juror speaks out on Trump Org trial

"People really, really didn’t like that," a juror told The Daily Beast

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Joseph N. DiStefano: Pennsylvania's family-owned farms are thriving, and big commercial farms are taking notes

Pennsylvania farmers "do better in recessions," said Tom Jordan, head of the lenders who finance farm, real estate, and small-business deals across most of the state for Univest.

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