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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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Norway should begin process of divesting Russian assets, central bank says

By Terje Solsvik and Gwladys Fouche OSLO (Reuters) -Norway’s government should let its huge sovereig...

4th December, 2024

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ECB rate cut of 25 bps possible, not more, ECB’s Holzmann tells paper

VIENNA (Reuters) – It is “conceivable” that the European Central Bank will cut interest rates by 25...

4th December, 2024

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Bankers prepare for globalisation ‘reset’ in second Trump presidency

By Lawrence White and Sinead Cruise LONDON (Reuters) -Globalisation is being reset by U.S. President...

3rd December, 2024

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Central banks extend easing cycle in November as uncertain 2025 looms

By Karin Strohecker and Sumanta Sen LONDON (Reuters) – Monetary easing by central banks across devel...

3rd December, 2024

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StanChart targets $200 billion in new wealth assets over next five years

By Lawrence White LONDON (Reuters) – Standard Chartered will target $200 billion in new assets and d...

3rd December, 2024

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Italy’s biggest bank Intesa says all tech issues resolved

MILAN (Reuters) – Intesa Sanpaolo has resolved all technical issues that made it difficult for clien...

3rd December, 2024

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PZU considers selling Alior Bank stake to Pekao under new strategy

By Rafal Wojciech Nowak GDANSK (Reuters) -Poland’s top insurer PZU said on Monday it was considering...

2nd December, 2024

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ECB’s Lane says bank should focus on future risks for policy decisions, FT reports

(Reuters) – The European Central Bank should make future monetary policy decisions based on upcoming...

2nd December, 2024

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UBS capital requirements should be proportionate, minister says

ZURICH (Reuters) -Capital requirements set for UBS under new banking regulations should be “proporti...

2nd December, 2024

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Unwelcome in Germany, UniCredit CEO zeroes in on Italy

By Tom Sims, John O’Donnell and Valentina Za MUNICH/FRANKFURT/MILAN (Reuters) – Just days before Uni...

29th November, 2024

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Bank of England warns of risks from rise in global trade barriers

By William Schomberg, Lawrence White and Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England warned...

29th November, 2024

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Worldline says payment services disruptions in Italy not yet resolved

MILAN (Reuters) – French digital payments company Worldline on Friday said gas roadworks accidentall...

29th November, 2024