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Bank credit in US dollars in Argentina has reached record levels, exceeding US$20 billion, with a significant increase during Javier Milei's administration.

A businessman from São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, was scammed out of R$ 10,000 by a fraudster impersonating a bank manager.

The article covers various topics discussed in the latest edition of the Acre Journal, including investigations into fraud at the INSS and political controversies.

A private bank in Argentina has significantly reduced its mortgage interest rate amid uncertainty in the housing loan market.

Three individuals were arrested in Brazil for attempting to conduct banking transactions using fake documents, with a pen drive containing personal data of 50,000 people discovered during the operation.

PKO BP is experiencing a significant outage, preventing customers from accessing their accounts.

Video coverage showcases moments of conflict among parliamentarians at a Commission of Parliamentary Inquiry (CPI).

A proposal is being made regarding the management structure of Íslandsbanki.

The daily summary reports significant events in Brazil including the approval of breaking the banking confidentiality of Lula's son, the arrest of a notorious gambling figure, and the discovery of an intact jacket from a deceased musician.

Colombian bank Bancolombia has publicly apologized to its clients for failures in its digital and transactional services, ensuring it is working on stabilizing its systems.

Piero Barucci, a prominent Italian economist and former minister, has passed away at the age of 92.

A mixed CPI session regarding the INSS witnessed heated arguments and physical altercations among parliamentarians after the approval to break the banking and tax secrecy of President Lula's son, Lulinha.

Erste Group's acquisition of Santander Bank Poland represents a significant milestone in its expansion strategy, aiming to enhance its market position within the region.

The INSS CPI approved measures to break the banking secrecy of President Lula's son, leading to chaos during the session.

Barclays customers may encounter a daily cash withdrawal limit of £300, potentially restricting access to their funds at ATMs.

Private sector deposits in Greece decreased by 5.18 billion euros in January 2026, reflecting a concerning trend in the banking sector as more funds are withdrawn compared to previous months.

Danske Bank is reducing its workforce in Lithuania, primarily affecting specialists in daily banking operations, due to automation and digitalization efforts.

The net profit of six largest banks in Czechia rose by nine percent last year.

Luminor Bank's net profit fell to €157.7 million last year due to lower interest rates, but the bank managed to keep its costs stable.

Reports highlight various significant events in Brazil, including a family tragedy, severe weather impacts, banking issues, and escalating violence in certain neighborhoods.

A new rule changing the cap on contactless card payments in the UK will be implemented from March 2026, allowing banks to set higher limits if they choose.

Česká spořitelna reported a 6.1% increase in net profit over the past year, reflecting the bank's strong performance in its financial sector.

Česká spořitelna saw a 6.1% increase in net profit in the last year, totaling nearly 28 billion crowns.

In January 2026, the GMP service had approximately 2,770 employees, while Danske Bank's Lithuanian branch and Energijos skirstymo operatorius saw significant increases in median salaries.

Klarna reports a significant increase in active users in Greece, surpassing 280,000 with a year-on-year growth of 65%.

This article provides essential advice on securing bank accounts against increasing digital banking fraud.

Nationwide Building Society has updated its account offerings and addressed customer inquiries regarding accessibility of account options ahead of new limit changes.

Santander aims to double its dividend payment to 48 cents per share by 2028 while also reducing stock repurchases from current levels.

The article discusses the concept of financial health in Latin America and the Caribbean, stressing that access to banking services alone is insufficient for true financial inclusion.

The Organized Crime Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) in Brazil has unexpectedly gained significant attention and power amid the ongoing crisis involving Banco Master.

The CPI of Organized Crime in Brazil has summoned the brothers of Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli for questioning and approved the breaking of confidentiality regarding their family's business dealings.

The Nigerian Exchange Limited witnessed a slight decline in trading, with market capitalization falling by N73.43 billion amid profit-taking in banking and insurance stocks.

The PT bench in the DF Legislative Chamber is taking legal action to prevent Daniel Vorcaro from attending the upcoming BRB shareholder meeting due to concerns over his legitimacy in owning shares.

Spain's top bankers have seen salary increases due to record profits from major banks, driven by a rise in interest rates.

The article discusses the differences in assessing the abusiveness of variable interest clauses based on WIBOR compared to franc loans in Poland, highlighting the implications of EU court rulings for consumer protection law.

Ana Botín of Banco Santander has received a 2.5% salary increase for 2025, totaling 14.78 million euros, linked to the achievement of performance goals.

Ana Botín, the president of Santander, has announced a strategy to generate 1 billion euros through the adoption of artificial intelligence by 2028.

Halifax bank account holders in the UK should be aware of a cash deposit limit of £2,995 when using self-service machines.

Lydia Solutions has announced a new monthly inactivity fee for its online banking service, which will affect certain customers starting March 12, 2026.

The Senate's Economic Affairs Committee has rescheduled the testimony of Banco Master owner Daniel Vorcaro to March 10, at his defense's request.

Trump is considering an executive order that would mandate banks to collect citizenship data from customers to strengthen efforts against undocumented migration.

The Bank of Lithuania is proposing significant regulatory changes to protect customers from fraud, including requirements for banks to reimburse customer losses due to fraud.

Nationwide Building Society has clarified its rules on customers making deposits into accounts, emphasizing limits and identification requirements for cash deposits.

The RBI has ordered banks to remove dark patterns from mobile apps and websites by July 2026, focusing on issues like hidden charges and misleading notifications to enhance transparency in digital banking.

The Brazilian Federal Police conducted an operation against Banco BMP in São Paulo, investigating its alleged role in facilitating over R$ 25 billion in money laundering activities.

Nationwide has received court approval to take over Virgin Money, with the transition expected to complete on April 2, 2026, while customers will see no immediate changes to their banking accounts.

The Organized Crime Parliamentary Inquiry Commission in Brazil is set to hear testimony from Thiego Raimundo dos Santos Silva, known as TH Joias, and vote on requests for the disclosure of financial and banking secrecy related to a company tied to Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli.

A liquidity crisis in Gaza is severely affecting the financial lives of Palestinians due to the deterioration of paper currency and the shutdown of banks amid ongoing conflict.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has mandated banks to eliminate misleading practices from their apps to enhance transparency in digital banking by 2026.

Frank Arnautovic mistakenly received 10 million kronor from SEB and feels accused after notifying the bank about the error.