GBAF Logo
Global Banking & Finance Awards® 2026 Nominations open, free to enter Nominate now →

Banking

Latest articles

Image for Exclusive-OPEC+ delays oil capacity review after Iran war disrupts expansion plans, sources say
Finance

Exclusive-OPEC+ delays oil capacity review after Iran war disrupts expansion plans, sources say

By Alex Lawler and Olesya Astakhova LONDON/MOSCOW, Oct 2 - An OPEC+ review to help to determine memb...

2nd October, 2026

Image for France's Le Pen pledges to hardwire deficit cuts with 'golden rule'
Finance

France's Le Pen pledges to hardwire deficit cuts with 'golden rule'

PARIS, Oct 2 (Reuters) - French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen set out on Friday pla...

2nd October, 2026

Image for EBRD expects to keep Ukraine funding near record levels this year
Finance

EBRD expects to keep Ukraine funding near record levels this year

KYIV, Oct 2 (Reuters) - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will keep lending to Uk...

2nd October, 2026

Image for UK new car sales rise 12% in September as EVs and Chinese brands gain ground
Finance

UK new car sales rise 12% in September as EVs and Chinese brands gain ground

Oct 2 (Reuters) - Britain's new car registrations rose 12% in September from a year earlier to their...

2nd October, 2026

Image for Soccer-Man City appeal Premier League financial ruling
Finance

Soccer-Man City appeal Premier League financial ruling

By Lori Ewing MANCHESTER, England, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Manchester City have filed an appeal against an...

2nd October, 2026

Image for Wealthiest Russians fund 1% of Russia's state spending through 'voluntary' donations in 2026
Finance

Wealthiest Russians fund 1% of Russia's state spending through 'voluntary' donations in 2026

MOSCOW, Oct 2 - Russia's wealthiest people have covered over 1% of government spending this year thr...

2nd October, 2026

Image for Standard Chartered joins major banks in betting on December ECB rate hike
Finance

Standard Chartered joins major banks in betting on December ECB rate hike

Oct 2 (Reuters) - Standard Chartered expects the European Central Bank to raise its deposit rate by...

2nd October, 2026

Image for French President Macron to chair G7 leaders' videocall this Friday on energy markets
Finance

French President Macron to chair G7 leaders' videocall this Friday on energy markets

PARIS, Oct 2 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron will chair a video call with his counterpa...

2nd October, 2026

Image for JD.com set to win EU approval for Ceconomy deal, source says
Finance

JD.com set to win EU approval for Ceconomy deal, source says

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com is set to secure Europea...

2nd October, 2026

Image for Polish city reopens Cold War shelter as Russian attacks in Ukraine intensify
Finance

Polish city reopens Cold War shelter as Russian attacks in Ukraine intensify

By Anna Koper and Kuba Stezycki LUBLIN, Poland, Oct 2 (Reuters) - The Polish city of Lublin has revi...

2nd October, 2026

Image for Hungary welcomes Ukraine's bill strengthening Hungarian minority rights
Finance

Hungary welcomes Ukraine's bill strengthening Hungarian minority rights

BUDAPEST, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Hungary welcomed on Friday Ukraine's move to submit draft legislation to...

2nd October, 2026

Image for Europe needs simpler bank rules not lower capital: ECB's VP
Finance

Europe needs simpler bank rules not lower capital: ECB's VP

FRANKFURT, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Europe's banks need simpler rules not laxer capital requirements, Europ...

2nd October, 2026