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
BankingFeaturedUnaitas Sacco approves Sh500 mn dividend pay out for membersInternational Finance Business DeskMay 13, 2020May 13, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMay 13, 2020May 13, 2020 The Sacco comprises more than 320,000 members in Kenya... Read more
BankingFeaturedPPC Bank seeks to improve financial inclusion in CambodiaInternational Finance Business DeskMay 13, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMay 13, 2020 The bank lays emphasis on digitisation and seeks to further innovate its banking services... Read more
BankingFeaturedUK banks demonstrate financial strength to cope with Covid-19: BOEInternational Finance Business DeskMay 8, 2020May 8, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMay 8, 2020May 8, 2020 The central bank observed that the UK is facing its harshest recession in 300 years... Read more
BankingFeaturedRiyad Bank plans early redemption of $1.06 billion sukuk due in 2025International Finance Business DeskApril 28, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 28, 2020 The bank has received regulatory approval for its sukuk redemption... Read more