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India appoints Rohit Jain as deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India

The government of India has appointed Rohit Jain as a deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India, according to an official government notice. Jain’s appointment will take effect from May 3 for a term of three years. He currently serves as an executive director at the central bank, and his new......

Crédit Agricole du Maroc launches digital history series

Crédit Agricole du Maroc unveils "Parlons Histoire," a digital series to trace 65 years of its legacy. The visual format revisits key milestones that shaped the bank's growth. It targets regular engagement to make institutional history accessible and engaging. The series draws on......

Japanese yen crosses 160 level after sharp intervention warning

The Japanese yen weakened past the 160 per dollar mark on Wednesday, touching 160.73, its lowest level since July 2024, before reversing sharply after an unusually forceful verbal intervention from Tokyo officials. The move highlighted growing tension between currency traders and Japanese authorities......

Canada to host new multilateral defence bank to support global security funding

Canada has announced that it will host a new multilateral financial institution aimed at supporting defence and security investments among allied countries. The initiative is designed to help nations strengthen their military capabilities amid rising geopolitical tensions. The proposed institution,......

India approves major banking deal as Emirates NBD moves to take control of RBL Bank

India has taken a significant step in reshaping its banking landscape, as the country’s financial regulator approved a change of control at RBL Bank. The decision clears the way for Emirates NBD to acquire a majority stake in the lender. The approval was granted by the Securities and Exchange......

Macron reshuffles team, opening path for new French central bank chief

French President Emmanuel Macron has initiated a key reshuffle within his inner circle, a move that could influence the future leadership of the country’s central bank. The decision to replace his chief of staff is widely seen as paving the way for a senior official to take over the Bank of France......

UBS reports 80 percent profit surge to 3 billion dollars

UBS reported a sharp rise in profitability for the first quarter, with net profit attributable to shareholders reaching 3 billion dollars. The figure marks an 80 percent increase compared with the same period last year and exceeds market expectations of about 2.8 billion dollars. The performance was......

Bitcoin falls as Bank of Japan stance revives carry trade fears

Bitcoin fell below $77,000 after the Bank of Japan signaled a more hawkish policy direction despite keeping interest rates unchanged at 0.75 percent. The cryptocurrency dropped as low as $76,400 during early US trading, as investors reacted to growing expectations that Japanese rates could rise again......

Bank of Japan holds rates in split vote as Iran war lifts inflation risks

The Bank of Japan kept its policy rate unchanged at 0.75 percent in a closely divided decision, with three policymakers voting for an increase to 1 percent. The 6 to 3 split highlights rising concern within the central bank as the war in Iran drives energy prices higher and intensifies inflationary pressures.......