Lebanese lawmaker demands trapped bank savings A Lebanese member of Parliament has entered a bank branch near Beirut demanding some of her trapped savings to cover medical expenses The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022
What's next for Elon Musk's Twitter purchase The world's richest man soon will own one of the world's most consequential public squares. Axios · Oct 5, 2022
Anglican bishop lashes Thorburn AFL exit The resignation of Andrew Thorburn as Essendon AFL chief executive after 24 hours in the role constitutes religious discrimination, the opposition leader says. AAP · Oct 5, 2022
Lebanese Lawmaker Frees $8,500 in Trapped Bank Deposits A Lebanese lawmaker entered a bank branch, accompanied by lawyers, and freed more than $8,000 in trapped dollar deposits on Wednesday to pay for surgery, her lawyer said. Cynthia Zarazir, who was elected to parliament in May, is the latest in a growing number of angry depositors who have forced… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 5, 2022
Hong Kong shares soar 6%, leading Asian market gains Hong Kong's share benchmark has soared more than 6% as Asian shares track gains on Wall Street The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022
Which banks are passing on the interest rates to borrowers? What about savers? The major lenders were quick to pass on the interest rate rise to mortgage holders, but only certain savers will see the benefits of the Reserve Bank of Australia's latest hike. ABC News · Oct 5, 2022
Why Credit Suisse is battling rumours of a Lehman-style crash Swiss bank’s plummeting share price has invited comparisons to the onset of the 2008 global financial crisis. Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2022
Scottish National Investment Bank invests £140m in its first year THE Scottish National Investment Bank has said it has made “clear progress” in its inaugural year and is “well positioned” to deliver… The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2022
Aldi underpaid Sydney workers, judge finds The Federal Court has found supermarket chain Aldi underpaid workers at a Sydney distribution centre by making them commence work before their rostered start. AAP · Oct 5, 2022
Australian Rules-Essendon CEO quits after one day in the job over church links Andrew Thorburn resigned as chief executive of Australian Football League club Essendon a day after his appointment following an immediate backlash over his links to a church that expressed opposition to homosexuality and abortion. Reuters · Oct 5, 2022
'Check your records often' advises IT expert caught in online scam Stolen data travels globally with a few keystrokes, leaving scammed customers wondering where their details will turn up next. The Canberra Times · Oct 5, 2022
Is SAFE Banking Act For Cannabis Moving Closer To Passing? This Analyst Says Yes Cantor Fitzgerald’s analyst Pablo Zuanic, who recently met with lawmakers in the nation's capital said congressional leaders are poised to pass banking legislation for the cannabis industry in Benzinga · Oct 4, 2022
Trading Credit Suisse's Technical Levels As Markets Sweat The Bank's Future It is hard to imagine that Monday's news cycle on Credit Suisse Group AG (NYSE: CS) would have a positive impact on Benzinga · Oct 4, 2022
Credit Suisse Lending Clients Spooked By Swiss Bank Financial Health Concerns Credit Suisse Group (NYSE: CS) shares have been volatile this week amid ongoing concerns over the Swiss bank's financial health. Benzinga · Oct 4, 2022
AAP · Oct 4, 2022 RBA decision risks higher cash rate peak The central bank has shifted gears and moderated its rate hikes, with some economists concerned this could prolong the rate hiking cycle.
The Conversation · Oct 4, 2022 How the tech giants are innovating to weather the looming downturn Rising inflation and looming recessions are squeezing household finances, but businesses also worry about an economic downturn. This is not just because of higher bills, but also because consumers spend less and finance from banks and investors dries up when the economy worsens.
Birmingham Post · Oct 4, 2022 Why the UK transport sector is facing increasing challenges Professor Stuart Cole looks at how global oil and currency prices are impacting transport in Wales and the UK
Irish Mirror · Oct 4, 2022 Mortgage customers face €300 a month hike unless they act fast after rates bombshell The ECB hiked rates by 1.25% over the past few months and so far the likes of Bank of Ireland and Permanent TSB have not passed on the pain to customers
Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2022 Why a £40m Barclays litigation case on dangerous breast implants could prove a gamechanger City Voices: A case due to be heard later this year could open the floodgates to a new form of ‘Quincecare’ claims against secured lenders write Piers Elliott and Philip Henderson
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022 Depositors storm 4 Lebanese banks, demanding their own money Lebanese depositors have stormed at least four banks after the country's crippled financial institutions partially reopened
Reuters · Oct 4, 2022 Head of EU's lending signals joint action plan for COP and giant Ukraine fund The head of the European Union's powerful lending arm has urged leaders not to backslide on climate targets amid the energy crisis and signalled a joint action plan from the world's top development banks at next month's COP 27 summit and on Ukraine.
Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2022 HSBC explores sale of Canadian operations after calls for break-up HSBC has come under pressure from its largest shareholder to improve profits
The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2022 John Swinney: I can’t promise to insulate Scotland from UK's ‘fiscal recklessness’ Markets spiralled in September after Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced plans the Government hoped would drive economic growth.
Dublin Live · Oct 4, 2022 Social welfare Ireland: Ulster Bank extends account closure deadline until November for one-off welfare payments The bank has confirmed the extension is to facilitate easy access to welfare payments allocated in last week's Budget