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Ecb warns markets are underestimating geopolitical risks and urges caution on bank rules

The European Central Bank has cautioned that global financial markets may be underestimating the impact of rising geopolitical tensions, warning that this miscalculation could trigger sudden market corrections. Speaking in Frankfurt, Claudia Buch highlighted concerns that current market indicators do......

UAE Central Bank launches resilience measures amid Iran crisis

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has unveiled a new package designed to strengthen the resilience of the nation’s banking sector amid ongoing tensions in the Gulf linked to the Iran crisis. The war, now entering its third week, has disrupted global energy markets and transportation......

Bank of England unveils plan to strengthen bank liquidity in crises

The Bank of England has introduced new proposals aimed at improving how banks manage liquidity during periods of financial stress. The plan focuses on enabling financial institutions to quickly convert their liquid assets into cash during fast-moving crisis situations. Rather than requiring banks to......

Moneta Money Bank projects steady profits amid regional uncertainties

Moneta Money Bank, one of the Czech Republic’s leading lenders, announced that it expects to meet its profit targets for 2026 despite global economic uncertainties, including geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. CEO Tomas Spurny told Reuters that diplomatic developments in the region are......

Halkbank hires EY to review sanctions and anti-money laundering compliance

Turkish state-owned lender Halkbank has appointed the global consulting firm Ernst & Young to conduct an independent review of its compliance with international sanctions and anti-money laundering regulations. The decision follows an agreement reached with the United States Department of Justice......

Bank of America strengthens technology banking team with four senior hires

Bank of America is reinforcing its presence in the technology dealmaking market by recruiting four experienced bankers from major financial institutions, according to internal communications reviewed by media outlets. The move reflects the bank’s broader strategy to expand its influence in technology-related......

UAE central bank reassures markets as Iranian strikes rattle region

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates sought to reassure investors as tensions escalated in the Gulf, with Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama stating that the country’s financial system remains resilient despite Iranian missile and drone strikes. In an official statement, Balama said the UAE’s......

Canadian banks poised for solid quarterly earnings as valuation concerns mount

Canada’s largest lenders are widely expected to deliver another quarter of solid financial results, buoyed by strong performances in capital markets and wealth management. However, analysts caution that slowing loan growth and signs of consumer strain could temper investor enthusiasm, particularly......

IDFC first bank investigates suspected $65 million fraud in government accounts

India’s private lender IDFC First Bank has launched an internal investigation into a suspected fraud estimated at around $65 million involving accounts linked to government entities. The bank said it has also informed law enforcement authorities as part of its response to the incident. In a regulatory......