Keywords: Banking sector


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......

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......

Deutsche Bank posts record 2025 profits amid money laundering probe

Deutsche Bank revealed blockbuster financial results for 2025 on Thursday, posting a net profit of 7.1 billion euros for the full year, nearly double the 2.7 billion euros from 2024. This marks the German lender's highest annual earnings since 2007 and its sixth straight year in the black. The fourth......

Morocco’s banking liquidity needs exceed 135 billion dirhams by end of 2025

Morocco’s banking sector experienced a further tightening of liquidity conditions at the end of 2025, with liquidity needs rising to an average of 135.7 billion dirhams in December, according to data released by Bank Al-Maghrib. This represents an increase compared to the previous month, reflecting......