BrokerageFeaturedCiti’s China brokerage push set to intensify competition in local marketInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 7, 2026September 7, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 7, 2026September 7, 2026 The American bank, in 2021, applied for a wholly-owned mainland brokerage unit licence to ramp up its presence in China... Read more
CurrencyFeaturedGoldman Sachs, BofA-led consortium plans 2027 stablecoin launchInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 4, 2026September 3, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 4, 2026September 3, 2026 The group also eyes expanding into stablecoins pegged to other G7 currencies, with the euro emerging as the top priority... Read more
FeaturedFinanceUniCredit, Commerzbank pan each other after Germany shows door to Italian ventureInternational Finance Business DeskJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026 Germany cited low price and concerns about the UniCredit's “aggressive approach,” behind its rejection of the Italian bank's takeover proposal for Commerzbank... Read more
FeaturedFinanceJPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Mizuho to guide SoftBank’s IPO effortsIFM CorrespondentMay 28, 2026June 1, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMay 28, 2026June 1, 2026 SoftBank-backed SB Energy, through its IPO, is reportedly seeking a valuation of over USD 50 billion in its market debut... Read more
BankingFeaturedCiti takes the lead as major banks downsize workforce to streamline costsIFM CorrespondentApril 19, 2024April 18, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentApril 19, 2024April 18, 2024 Citi has recently announced that it will cut 7,000 jobs, as part of their plan to reduce staffing by 20,000 over the next two years... Read more
BankingFeaturedCiti to seek a banking licence to boost its business in Saudi ArabiaIFM CorrespondentOctober 28, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentOctober 28, 2021 Citi wants to expand into trade finance and treasury solutions... Read more
FeaturedIslamic FinanceOil behemoth Aramco begins Islamic bond saleInternational Finance Business DeskJune 8, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJune 8, 2021 The sukuk sale, which began on June 7th, is expected to conclude on June 17th... Read more
Business LeadersFeaturedCitigroup Saudi Arabia appoints new chief executive officerInternational Finance Business DeskMay 19, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskMay 19, 2021 In his new role, Wasim will be responsible for the company’s regulated business in Saudi Arabia and overall delivery of the clients... Read more
BankingFeaturedCiti’s new five-year strategy to finance climate solutionsInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 13, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 13, 2020 The 2025 Sustainable Progress Strategy also comprises a $250 billion Environmental Finance Goal... Read more
BankingFeaturedCitibank appoints new Southeast Asia chairmanPritam BordoloiJuly 24, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJuly 24, 2020 Citi Malaysia chief executive officer Lee Lung Nien will take over the role of chairman... Read more