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Lenders including Santander continue to cut mortgage rates despite shock inflation rise

“Lenders do not seem to be bothered about the inflation figures at the moment,” one broker said

Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2024

Should You Buy Into Comerica (CMA) and Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) Before Earnings Reports Hit?

The banking industry has regained its footing after the major regional bank collapses, but it is still exposed to several risks. As banks Comerica (CMA) and Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) are set to release their fourth-quarter results this Friday, let’s determine if you should buy these stocks ahead of earnings. Read…

StockNews.com · Jan 17, 2024

Truist Financial (TFC): Analyzing Signals Prior to Earnings Call

With rising expenses and persistent branch closures, Truist Financial's (TFC) growth prospects seem to be under pressure. In light of these challenges and its fiscal fourth-quarter release right around the corner, does it appear wise to invest in TFC shares? Read more to find out.

StockNews.com · Jan 17, 2024

Pinnacle Financial Partners (PNFP) and Citizens Financial (CFG) - an Investor's Perspective Ahead of Earnings

Despite recovering from the collapses of three major regional banks that occurred earlier last year, the U.S. banking sector continues to be vulnerable to funding pressure and weak capital levels. Given this backdrop, let’s determine if you should buy or sell bank stocks Pinnacle Financial Partners (PNFP) and Citizens Financial…

StockNews.com · Jan 15, 2024

Former chairman of state-owned bank China Everbright Group arrested over suspected corruption

Chinese prosecutors say the former chairman of state-owned Chinese bank China Everbright Group has been arrested on suspicion of corruption and bribery

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2024

RBI cancels licence of Hiriyur Urban Co-op bank with immediate effect

The Reserve Bank of India cancelled the licence of The Hiriyur Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd in Karnataka

The Hindu · Jan 13, 2024

Former Citi VP in Chicago charged with elder fraud

Helen Caldwell, whose actions were spotlighted in an Injustice Watch investigation published by the Sun-Times, is charged with bilking $1.5 million by steering elderly banking clients to invest in her side deals producing slasher movies.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 12, 2024

US Banks Report Mixed Results, See Consumers As Still Fairly Healthy

Large US banks reported mixed results Friday, dented by exceptional costs connected to job cuts and to replenishing a federal fund tapped during last year's crisis involving midsized lenders.

International Business Times · Jan 12, 2024

ED arrests five in ₹56,000-crore bank fraud case against Bhushan Steel

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested five persons in connection with the alleged ₹56,000-crore bank loan fraud committed by Bhushan Steel Limited and others.

The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024

Despite crackdown, ‘courier scam’ continues unabated

A day after the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayananda to probe the ‘FedEx courier scam’ unearthed a case and arrested a gang of 14 people operating pan India recently, a couple who are retired bank employees approached the police with a complaint that they…

The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024