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CBI Arrests Videocon Chairman Venugopal Dhoot In ICICI Bank Money Laundering Case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday arrested Videocon chairman Venugopal Dhoot, co-accused in the ICICI bank money laundering case. Read on for details:

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Ghana again extends domestic debt exchange registration deadline

Ghana has further extended the deadline to register for its domestic debt exchange to Jan. 16 in order to "secure internal approvals" from the financial sector, the Finance Ministry said in a statement late on Saturday.

Reuters

France's Macron says Lebanon must change leadership to break deadlock

French President Emmanuel Macron called on Lebanon to "get rid" of its political leadership who have for months blocked reforms vital to save its stricken economy. He said an international conference to offer support to the country would be organised in the coming weeks.

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Woman, 84, loses entire life savings after man's call from 'bank's fraud department'

Dean Clarke admitted to stealing £20,000 from an 84-year-old woman

Liverpool Echo

CBI Produces Former ICICI Head Chanda Kochhar, Husband In Videocon Loan Case

Former Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the ICICI bank Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar were produced before a Special Court of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for carrying forward remand proceedings. Read on for details:

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Over 5,000 bank branches have closed since 2015, Which? finds

Which? counted 5,162 bank and building society branches that have closed since January 2015

Wales Online

More than 5,000 bank and building society branches closed since 2015 – Which?

Cash remains vital for a significant number of people, consumer campaigners said.

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Mighty 5,000 banks have closed in 7 years with millions at risk of being cut off

Research by Which? revealed thousands of branches have closed across the UK since 2015 with a further 206 set to close by the end of next year as digital becomes king

Daily Mirror

Bank opening times over the Christmas period for Bank of Scotland, RBS, Santander and more

Be sure to check your local branch's opening time before making a trip into town.

Daily Record

Videocon loan case: Former ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar, husband arrested by CBI

NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday arrested former CEO and managing director of ICICI Bank Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar in connection with the Videocon loan case.

The Times of India

Heartless fraudster who helped steal entire life savings of 84-year-old woman is jailed

Dean Clarke has been jailed for his crimes

Manchester Evening News

Plan for former bank gets nod despite fears over noise, loutish behaviour and 'intrusive late night activity'

A planning officer's report said bringing the building back into use would ‘contribute to the vitality’ of the town centre.

Manchester Evening News

Barclays told mum-of-five she's half a million pounds overdrawn

Michelle Beckwith said she cannot pay her bills or buy presents as a result

Liverpool Echo

Tesco employee shares 11 things staff would love to say to shoppers - but can't

Christmas is a stressful time for shoppers as well as supermarket employees - here an ex-Tesco staff member has shared their honest thoughts

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Asharq Al-Awsat

World Bank Approves $500 Mln to Expand Social Security in Egypt

The World Bank's executive board has approved $500 million in development financing for Egypt to expand its social safety net and protection program in the face of global economic pressures filtering through to the country's economy, the international cooperation minister said on Friday. The funds will support the government's Takaful…

Reuters

World Bank approves $500 million to expand social security in Egypt - ministry

The World Bank's executive board has approved $500 million in development financing for Egypt to expand its social safety net and protection programme in the face of global economic pressures filtering through to the country's economy, the international cooperation minister said on Friday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Arab League Says Ready to Facilitate Dialogue between Lebanese Rivals

Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit stressed on Thursday that kicking off economic revival in Lebanon hinges on resolving the political deadlock in the country. The Arab League is prepared to facilitate dialogue between the Lebanese parties to that end, he told an economic forum in Beirut. The lack…

Reuters

Ukraine's parallel war on corruption to unlock door to West

To an outsider, it may seem an unlikely time for Ukraine to double down on the battle against corruption, as missiles rain down on cities and citizens fight for their lives.

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Bangkok Post

Lenders demand access to utility bill data

The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) plans to continue its push for the incorporation of data from utility bills into the National Credit Bureau (NCB) database as an alternative source for banks to consult when extending loans to the underbanked segment.

Bangkok Post

GSB unit unveils loan based on land pledge

Mee Tee Mee Ngern, a Government Savings Bank (GSB) subsidiary, aims to extend land collateral loans worth 10 billion baht next year, says chief executive Isara Wongrung.

Daily Mirror

HSBC: You can get £200 free cash paid into your account but just hours are left to claim

HSBC bank is currently offering those who switch to its Advance Account £200 in free money as a sign-up bonus - but the offer finishes at 11.59pm tonight

Birmingham Post

North East businesses signal pre-Christmas confidence boost

A new survey shows the region is only second to the North West in terms of optimism

The Times of India

Launch of digital rupee a historic milestone, says RBI executive director

NEW DELHI: Terming the launch of digital rupee a historic milestone, RBI executive director Ajay Kumar Choudhary on Thursday said the currency would bring in a lot of operational efficiency in the system and will foster financial inclusion.

Evening Standard

London banker bonuses set to plunge amid stock market downturn

Average bank compensation could fall as much as 50% this year according to new estimates

The Times of India

Taxonomy and clear definitions needed to prevent 'greenwashing': RBI deputy governor Rajeshwar Rao

MUMBAI: Reserve Bank deputy governor M Rajeshwar Rao on Thursday called for a taxonomy on green finance to avoid the risk of "greenwashing".

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