Keywords: Banking sector


Swiss regulator says UBS crisis preparedness plan still needs improvement

FINMA has indicated that the emergency response plan of UBS still requires further development, following a series of inspections carried out across the banking sector. According to the regulator, a significant share of its on-site inspections in 2025 focused on UBS, reflecting the bank’s systemic......

Italy’s Unicredit considers winding down Russian operations, reports say

Italian banking group UniCredit S.p.A. is reportedly reconsidering its strategy in Russia and may opt to liquidate its local operations rather than proceed with a previously discussed sale, according to media reports citing unnamed sources. The bank, once among the major foreign lenders operating in......

Unicredit warns of talent and client risks in potential commerzbank tie-up

Italian banking group UniCredit has highlighted potential risks linked to its planned expansion involving Commerzbank, warning that uncertainty surrounding a possible integration could lead to the loss of key staff and clients. UniCredit, which already holds a significant stake in the German lender,......

HDFC Bank Chairman’s exit raises concerns over leadership tensions

The unexpected resignation of the chairman of HDFC Bank has drawn attention to internal tensions within one of India’s largest private lenders, raising concerns among investors and market observers. Atanu Chakraborty stepped down from his role citing differences related to “values and ethics,”......

MPS proposes CEO change to strengthen governance and internal cooperation

Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS), one of Italy’s oldest financial institutions, has announced plans to propose a change in its leadership as part of efforts to improve internal coordination and governance. The decision comes ahead of a key shareholders’ meeting scheduled for mid-April, where......

Greece faces loan challenges after banking crisis recovery, ECB blog says

Greece’s banking sector has made significant progress since the financial crisis of the early 2010s, but challenges remain when it comes to financing economic growth, according to a recent blog analysis by economists from the European Central Bank. After years of instability, Greek banks have......

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......