Banking

From risk‑management practices to competitive positioning, the Banking section delivers detailed articles and opinion pieces on global banks and financial institutions. It examines regulatory shifts, digital transformation and the evolving role of banks in the wider economy.

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Bank of England now expected to raise rates in Q1, but Dec a close call – Reuters poll

By Jonathan Cable LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England will wait until early next year befor...

9th December, 2021

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U.S. bank executives worried about sustained high inflation

By Matt Scuffham NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. bank executives on Tuesday raised concerns about the impac...

8th December, 2021

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French economy set for fourth quarter growth slightly below 0.75% – central bank

PARIS (Reuters) – The French economy is set to grow a bit less than 0.75% in the final quarter...

8th December, 2021

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Australia’s central bank sees potential in wholesale digital currency

SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s central bank on Wednesday said it saw promise in establis...

8th December, 2021

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China Evergrande shares hold steady after it misses debt deadline

HONG KONG (Reuters) -China Evergrande Group held steady on Wednesday after it missed a payment deadl...

8th December, 2021

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Open Banking Exchange (OBE) selected by IFC to run Philippine open finance programme

Paris, 7 December 2021: As open finance develops as a global phenomenon, it is essential for differe...

7th December, 2021

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Asia stocks tick up from one-year low, China gains on RRR cut

By Anshuman Daga SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asian stocks edged higher on Tuesday on receding worrie...

7th December, 2021

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Sterling rises as BoE’s Broadbent warns of price pressure from tight job market

By Joice Alves LONDON (Reuters) – Sterling rose on Monday after Bank of England Deputy Governo...

7th December, 2021

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ECB to redesign euro banknotes in inclusion effort

(Corrects par. 7 to show the U.S. Treasury, not Fed chose design) FRANKFURT (Reuters) -The European...

7th December, 2021

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Investment funds need bank-like shock-absorbers, BIS says

By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Bank-like rules are needed to stop investment funds from desta...

7th December, 2021

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Don’t be overly generous with bonuses, EU watchdog tells banks

By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Banks in the European Union have swelled their capital buffers...

6th December, 2021

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Telecom Italia nearing decision on advisers for KKR deal – sources

MILAN (Reuters) -Telecom Italia is moving closer to picking banks to advise it on a buyout offer app...

6th December, 2021