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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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Analysis-Central banks and governments in eastern Europe at odds amid inflation

By Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST (Reuters) – A surge in price growth in eastern Europe has opened a...

19th October, 2021

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AmEx employees can work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks a year – memo

(Reuters) – American Express Co will allow employees to work from anywhere they want for up to...

19th October, 2021

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Iberdrola to plough $8.2 billion into mega UK offshore wind farm

MADRID (Reuters) – Global wind power leader Iberdrola will pour six billion pounds ($8.24 bill...

19th October, 2021

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UniCredit sounding out market over leasing unit -sources

By Valentina Za MILAN (Reuters) – Italy’s No. 2 bank UniCredit has invited expressions o...

19th October, 2021

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How is COVID-19 Redefining the Digital Banking Industry?

The coronavirus pandemic has altered the entire lifestyle of people because of the mandatory safety...

18th October, 2021

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China faces challenges from ‘mismanagement’ at certain firms, says PBOC head

By Leika Kihara (Reuters) -China’s economy is “doing well”, but faces challenges s...

18th October, 2021

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Bank of England will have to act to contain inflation – Bailey

LONDON (Reuters) –Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey sent a fresh signal on Sunday that th...

18th October, 2021

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Spanish bank Sabadell reaches deal with union to cut jobs

MADRID (Reuters) -Spanish bank Sabadell has reached a deal on Friday with a leading union to lay off...

18th October, 2021

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Analysis: Supply chains, inflation overshadow vaccine, debt woes at IMF-World Bank meetings

By David Lawder and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Supply chain woes and growing inflati...

18th October, 2021

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BoE’s Mann says she can wait before raising rates

LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England can hold off on raising interest rates because investor...

15th October, 2021

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U.S. banks beat profit estimates on economic rebound, deals bonanza

By Michelle Price WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The four largest U.S. consumer banks posted another s...

15th October, 2021

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Swiss bank UBS closing brokerage business in Mexico – sources

By Noe Torres and Rodrigo Campos MEXICO CITY/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Swiss bank UBS is closing it...

15th October, 2021