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German Federal Court clarifies refund claims on current account fees

Banks and savings institutions in Germany can no longer assume their customers’ consent to fee increases simply because customers do not object within a set period. This principle was firmly established by the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) in a landmark ruling that invalidated so-called "consent......

L’bankalik sparks excitement in Moroccan gaming with L’banka League finale

L’bankalik, the 100% mobile banking brand of Attijariwafa Bank, celebrated the grand finale of the first edition of its amateur esports tournament, L’banka League, on June 4, 2025. Held under the auspices of the Fédération Royale Marocaine des Jeux Électroniques (FRMJE)......

Eid al Adha in Morocco: authorities issue safety advice for holiday road travel

Morocco will celebrate Eid al Adha on June 7. The Moroccan National Motorway Company (ADM) has announced that traffic on the country’s motorways will increase significantly during the holiday period. The busiest hours are expected on Thursday and Friday afternoons and evenings, specifically between......

Moroccan banks poised for growth amid strengthened financial foundations

Morocco’s largest banks are entering a promising phase as they prepare to capitalize on enhanced financial stability, according to a recent report by Fitch Ratings. The agency highlights that improved profitability, robust capital levels, and sound liquidity position the nation's top lenders......

Standard Chartered opens representative office in Morocco to enhance regional presence

British bank Standard Chartered has officially inaugurated a new representative office in Casablanca, Morocco, marking a significant expansion of its operations in the Middle East and North Africa region. This strategic move comes on the heels of receiving a license from Bank Al-Maghrib and the prestigious......

CIH Bank announces significant capital increase of MAD 1.5 billion

CIH Bank is poised to undertake a substantial financial maneuver, revealing plans to increase its capital by up to MAD 1.5 billion (approximately $161 million). This announcement comes ahead of an extraordinary general meeting scheduled for June 11, where shareholders will deliberate on the proposed......

Critical alert: Malware threatens Android banking security in Morocco

Morocco’s General Directorate for Information Systems Security (DGSSI) has raised alarms over a sophisticated malware targeting Android smartphones. The malware, identified as “BTMOB RAT,” was first detected in February and is primarily designed to harvest sensitive information, including......

Standard Chartered's strategic move: Casablanca emerges as Africa's financial hub

British banking giant Standard Chartered has officially inaugurated its new branch in Casablanca's Casa Anfa business district, marking a significant milestone in its African strategy. The legal registration with the Casablanca Commercial Court, dated April 25, 2025, underscores the bank's commitment......

Société Générale Maroc modernizes banking with IBM collaboration

Société Générale Marocaine de Banques has embarked on a significant digital transformation initiative in collaboration with IBM and Power Maroc (PowerM). This strategic move aims to enhance operational efficiency, fortify security measures, and provide superior digital banking......