Nationwide named UK’s best brand for customer service as banks overtake retailers for first time John Lewis and First Direct also strong performers The Independent UK · Jul 7
UAE Central Bank fines foreign bank Dh1.82 million over customer liability letter delay A foreign bank branch in the UAE has been fined Dh1.82 million for failing to issue a customer's liability letter within the mandated seven-day period. This penalty underscores the Central Bank of the UAE's commitment to consumer protection and enforcing market conduct regulations. The move highlights the importance of timely… The Times of India · Jul 6
Gulf lands $600m international loan Gulf Development Plc, Thailand's largest energy company by market value and a major telecom operator, has secured a US$600-million loan from international banks, enhancing its global funding options. Bangkok Post · Jul 3
Lloyds customers urged to shut accounts over debanking of left-wing outlet SUPPORTERS of independent media are being urged to ditch any accounts they have with Lloyds after it emerged a left-wing publication had been… The National (Scotland) · Jul 2
World Bank drops climate funding target, raising fears for Africa The World Bank has abandoned its target of directing 45 percent of its financing to projects that help tackle climate change, prompting warnings that poorer countries – especially in Africa – could receive less support to adapt to a warming world. Radio France Internationale · Jul 2
Halifax brand to be scrapped after 173 years on high street Customers will have their accounts changed to Lloyds over time The Independent UK · Jul 1
Halifax to disappear from UK high street as Lloyds axes bank brand after 173 years Group confirms it will stop opening new accounts under the name and move existing ones to Lloyds The Guardian - UK · Jul 1
Barclays buys its Canary Wharf headquarters in £750m deal The £750 million valuation covers a 999-year leasehold interest, a common form of extended property agreement The Independent UK · Jun 30
'Outrage' as left-wing news outlet 'de-banked without explanation' A left-wing news outlet has reportedly been de-banked by Lloyds Banking Group without explanation The National (Scotland) · Jun 30
Two EY employees charged with accessing bank details of Australian PM Albanese: ‘Incredibly concerning’ Two men, aged 21 and 25, charged with unauthorised access to restricted data The Independent UK · Jun 30
Accounting grad sacked after PM's bank account accessed Accounting giant EY has sacked an employee who was charged with accessing Anthony Albanese's personal bank account while on secondment at the Commonwealth Bank. AAP · Jun 30
Restricted loan growth outlook for virtual banks Close supervision and monitoring by the Bank of Thailand would obstruct virtual banks from expanding their loan portfolios aggressively in the first five years of operations, even though they are likely to offer small-ticket, unsecured personal loans below 10,000 baht, analysts say. Bangkok Post · Jun 29
Nationwide to cut 600 jobs in first redundancies after takeover of Virgin Money Exclusive: Move affects staff of both companies whose roles will be duplicated once operations are merged The Guardian - UK · Jun 29
BoT vows to continue with stablecoin plan The Bank of Thailand is moving forward with plans to introduce a baht-pegged stablecoin as part of a push to support digital finance and innovation, says governor Vitai Ratanakorn. Bangkok Post · Jun 26
The National (Scotland) · Jun 26 SNP plan for Scottish Government bonds moves forward as 9 banking giants appointed THE SNP plans to issue Scottish Government bonds have taken a step forward with the appointment of nine banking giants to advise and support their…
Bangkok Post · Jun 25 Bad loans still elevated as Iran war hammers firms The Bank of Thailand intends to focus on asset quality in the banking industry as non-performing loans (NPLs) remain at elevated levels, attributed in part to the impact of the Middle East conflict, says the central bank's chief.
The Independent UK · Jun 25 JPMorgan Chase plans to expand Community Center program, doubling branches in low-income areas JPMorgan Chase plans to double its "Community Center" branches that focus on low-income neighborhoods
International Business Times UK · Jun 25 Meme of 'JPMorgan's HR Department in 2026' Has People in Stitches Amid Sex Scandal and Knicks Bin Incident JP Morgan's bruising year has spawned a viral 'HR department in 2026' meme, blending a New York sex‑assault lawsuit and a Knicks parade trash‑can fiasco into one biting joke about corporate culture.
The Times of India · Jun 23 Bank of India wins Rs 100 crore case against Nirav Modi LONDON: A London high court judge ruled in Bank of India's favour on Tuesday, holding that fugitive diamond businessman Nirav Modi does owe the public sector bank over $10.7 million (a little over Rs 100 crore).
The Times of India · Jun 23 New twist in JPMorgan 'sex slave' lawsuit: Chirayu Rana wants to withdraw, Lorna Hajdini says you can't just walk away The sensational lawsuit involving a female executive and her male colleague who alleged that he was made a sex slave by the female, took the most surprising turn this week. New York Post reported that ex-JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana wants to withdraw the case from the Manhattan Supreme Court and…
Newcastle Herald · Jun 23 'One of the biggest red flags': why scammers will swoop in next few weeks A major Hunter institution is urging people to stay vigilant at this time of year.
Bangkok Post · Jun 19 After credit rating, panel calls for economic stability The private sector is urging the government to maintain Thailand's economic stability following S&P Global Ratings' reaffirmation of the country's sovereign credit rating.
AAP · Jun 19 Black bank card program to steer cash payments to single mothers in government housing One of the few Black-owned banks in the U.S. is introducing a debit card aimed at helping single mothers who live in government subsidized housing escape poverty
Bangkok Post · Jun 17 Financial hub scheme still a priority The government remains committed to turning Thailand into a financial hub, says the chief of the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Bangkok Post · Jun 17 Thai virtual banks expected to lose money in early years Brokerage KKPS says growth constrained by regulatory framework focusing on risk management