Keywords: Banking


ECB defends bank capital rules, says strong buffers do not limit lending

The European Central Bank (ECB) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining current bank capital requirements, rejecting growing calls from the banking industry for regulatory easing. The institution argues that robust capital buffers remain essential to safeguarding financial stability and have not......

Standard chartered appoints new Europe and UK CEO in strategic push to expand regional growth

Standard Chartered has appointed Margaret Harwood-Jones as Chief Executive Officer for Europe and the United Kingdom, introducing a newly created leadership role aimed at accelerating the bank’s expansion across two of its key strategic markets. The announcement, made on Tuesday, reflects the......

Barclays acquires Canary Wharf headquarters leasehold in £750 million deal

Barclays has reinforced its long-term commitment to London's financial district by acquiring a 999-year leasehold interest in its global headquarters at Canary Wharf in a transaction valued at £750 million. The agreement, completed on Tuesday, gives the British banking group control of the......

Kotak Mahindra Bank begins CEO succession process as Ashok Vaswani plans to step down

Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced that its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Ashok Vaswani, will not seek another term when his current mandate concludes at the end of 2026. The decision, attributed to personal reasons, has prompted one of India's largest private-sector lenders to initiate......

Crédit du Maroc appoints Mehdi Qalbi to lead CDM Salaf to accelerate its development

Crédit du Maroc continues to strengthen its specialized businesses by announcing the appointment of Mehdi Qalbi as head of CDM Salaf, its subsidiary dedicated to consumer credit. This decision is part of a strategy to enhance its high-value-added activities in a market driven by evolving financial practices......

Federal Reserve overhauls banking supervision structure to boost efficiency and transparency

Federal Reserve overhauls banking supervision structure to boost efficiency and transparency The U.S. Federal Reserve has launched a major reform of its banking supervision framework, approving a comprehensive restructuring plan aimed at improving oversight efficiency, strengthening transparency, and......

Japan explores wider use of artificial intelligence in finance through cooperation with Google

Japan is accelerating its efforts to integrate advanced artificial intelligence technologies into the financial sector, as policymakers and major institutions seek to enhance efficiency, strengthen cybersecurity, and support innovation in banking and investment services. Recent discussions between Japanese......

Kotak Mahindra Bank eyes acquisitions to deploy excess capital and boost growth

India’s Kotak Mahindra Bank is preparing for a new phase of expansion, with plans to deploy its strong capital base into acquisitions, portfolio purchases, and diversification into non-banking financial activities, according to its chief executive. The lender, one of the country’s leading......

Monte Dei Paschi CEO says banking consolidation is healthy if competition is preserved

The chief executive of Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena has said that consolidation in the banking sector can be beneficial, provided it does not undermine competition or reduce access to financial services for different categories of clients. Speaking at a financial industry conference in Milan, CEO......