BankingFeaturedMAS shortlists 14 applicants for digital banking licencesPritam BordoloiJune 19, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 19, 2020 Out of the 14, five are digital full bank applicants and nine digital wholesale bank applicants... Read more
BankingFeaturedAbsa Bank restructures over 50,000 loan facilities for KenyansInternational Finance Business DeskJune 15, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 15, 2020 Absa Bank's restructuring is part of its commitment to protect customers from the adverse effects of the coronavirus pandemic... Read more
BankingFeaturedGoldman Sachs temporarily closes Marcus for new UK customersInternational Finance Business DeskJune 12, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 12, 2020 Since the start of the pandemic, deposits worth $5.1 billion flooded the account, with Marcus now holding an approximate total of $27 billion... Read more
BankingFeaturedBank of America acquires 1.51% stake in Emirates NBDPritam BordoloiJune 10, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 10, 2020 The deal is expected to cost around Dh900 mn... Read more
BankingFeaturedSouth African banks under strain; sharpest decline in earningsInternational Finance Business DeskJune 8, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 8, 2020 The banks are also forced to cut interest rates because of the pandemic... Read more
BankingMagazineThe UK’s efforts to promote green finance beginsWebAdminJune 5, 2020June 5, 2020 by WebAdminJune 5, 2020June 5, 2020 Climate activists groups are forcing British banks and financial services companies to become more responsible in their financing acts... Read more
Banking and FinanceFinanceMagazineNeobank diary: Data is everythingWebAdminJune 5, 2020June 5, 2020 by WebAdminJune 5, 2020June 5, 2020 Neobanks in Southeast Asia rival traditional banks with unique digital propositions built on vast amounts of customer data... Read more
BankingFeaturedJapan’s Shinsei Bank acquires UDC Finance for $480 mnPritam BordoloiJune 2, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 2, 2020 This is Shinsei’s biggest acquisition till date... Read more
BankingFeaturedFAB stalls talks to acquire Bank Audi Egypt over uncertainityInternational Finance Business DeskMay 22, 2020May 22, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMay 22, 2020May 22, 2020 Mergers and acquisitions in the Middle East are expected to grow after the negative effects of the pandemic settles... Read more
BankingFintechJapan’s MUFG to close 40% of domestic branches by 2023Pritam BordoloiMay 21, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMay 21, 2020 The bank plans to adopt more cost-cutting measures in response to the coronavirus crisis... Read more