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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Britain proposes new powers for banks in fight against fraudsters

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain is giving banks enhanced new powers to delay and investigate suspicious p...

3rd October, 2024

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Banking

In the high-stakes world of financial services, trust isn’t just a commodity—it’s the currency.

By Toby Strangewood, co-founder, Wake the Bear I saw some data last week compiled from WSJ Markets a...

1st October, 2024

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Banking

Is there a danger of over-regulation stifling competition? – Roger Alexander

By Roger Alexander, Key Advisor, Chargebacks911 The debate between regulation and competition is one...

1st October, 2024

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UK house prices rise 0.7% in September, Nationwide says

LONDON (Reuters) -British house prices rose by a higher-than-expected 0.7% in September from August,...

30th September, 2024

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ECB started issuing fine notices to banks not meeting climate expectations

NEW YORK (Reuters) – The European Central Bank has started issuing fine notices to lenders not meeti...

25th September, 2024

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Basisbank Awarded Best Corporate Bank Georgia 2024 by Global Banking & Finance Review

Basisbank has been recognized as the Best Corporate Bank Georgia 2024 by the influential internation...

24th September, 2024

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BNP Paribas signs deal to buy HSBC private banking unit in Germany

PARIS (Reuters) -BNP Paribas <BNPP.PA> has signed a deal to buy HSBC’s private banking unit in Germa...

23rd September, 2024

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Bank of England set to hold rates with bond sales in spotlight

By Andy Bruce (Reuters) – The Bank of England looks set to keep interest rates on hold on Thursday a...

19th September, 2024

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Fed’s Powell: Central bank forecasts don’t point to urgent action

By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday that...

19th September, 2024

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With Fed’s rate cut at hand, debate swirls over how big a move

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Reserve on Wednesday almost certainly will lo...

18th September, 2024

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French central bank sees consumer gains easing budget pains

PARIS (Reuters) – France’s economy is set to gain momentum in the coming two years as lower inflatio...

18th September, 2024

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Global Banking & Finance Review® Announces Basisbank as the Best SME Bank Georgia 2024 for the Second Consecutive Year

Global Banking & Finance Review® is pleased to announce that Basisbank has been named the Best SME B...

17th September, 2024