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🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Behind the Banking Convention

The 89th Banking Convention organized by the Association of Banks of Mexico ended positively, with financial authorities addressing various issues and fostering dialogue with legislators regarding the banking sector's operations.

Mar 23 • 09:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Banking app stops trading as customers urged to move money before accounts close

The Zero Sustainable Money App has ceased trading, advising its customers to withdraw their funds before the app closes completely.

Mar 23 • 08:56 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: 8 Days to Go - 33 Banks Beat CBN Recapitalisation Deadline With N6.5trn Capital Base

Most Nigerian banks have successfully raised their capital to meet new Central Bank of Nigeria requirements ahead of an impending deadline.

Mar 23 • 08:41 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The vindication of the Bank Convention

The 89th Bank Convention highlighted solidarity within the financial sector and addressed the ongoing need for improved financial inclusion and security mechanisms post-scandals.

Mar 23 • 07:48 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Mps-Mediobanca, Lovaglio's Break Compromises Rules and Stability

This article discusses the internal conflict at Mps-Mediobanca triggered by Luigi Lovaglio's controversial actions that challenge governance norms.

Mar 23 • 07:17 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Mps heading towards a red card for Lovaglio

Luigi Lovaglio faces the possibility of being removed from his position as CEO of Monte dei Paschi as internal tensions within the board escalate.

Mar 23 • 04:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Santander made the largest job cuts in over 20 years in 2025

Santander bank executed the biggest workforce reduction in over two decades, decreasing its staff by 4% in 2025.

Mar 23 • 04:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How Much Did the Frank Saga Cost Banks? A Gigantic Bill

The article discusses the financial impact of the Swiss franc loan saga on Polish banks, estimating losses at around 74-76 billion PLN.

Mar 23 • 04:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil loses 37% of bank branches in ten years

The number of bank branches in Brazil has decreased by 37% over the past decade, reaching just over 14,000, largely due to technological advancements and banks cutting costs.

Mar 23 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Exam Scam': Criminals Use Fake Medical Results Delivery to Steal Banking Data; See How to Protect Yourself

A new scam in Brazil involves criminals impersonating laboratories to deliver fake medical test results for a fee, capturing victims' banking data in the process.

Mar 23 • 01:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

BTG suffers about R$ 100 million in hacker attack and suspends operations with PIX

BTG Pactual experienced a hacker attack that diverted approximately R$ 100 million from the bank, leading to a suspension of its PIX operations.

Mar 22 • 23:35 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Washington Post: Why does Iran not seem ready to surrender despite heavy losses?

Iran continues to reject diplomatic solutions amid ongoing conflict, banking instead on its strategic control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 22 • 21:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Some Barriers [Not Seoul]

The article reflects on the experience of visiting a bank from the perspective of a young adult, highlighting the challenges elderly customers face in navigating modern banking technology.

Mar 22 • 20:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

CBN wins global central banking award for policy reforms

The Central Bank of Nigeria was awarded 'Central Bank of the Year' for its effective monetary and structural reforms.

Mar 22 • 19:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The bankruptcy hall's equipment appeared at auction - A nasty surprise for customers in online banking

Puls & Träning gym chain customers were taken by surprise as the chain declared bankruptcy without prior notice to them.

Mar 22 • 19:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

We Need More Spark in the Czech Republic, Says the Highest-Ranking Czech Banker

A top Czech banker emphasizes the need for more dynamism in the Czech economy.

Mar 22 • 17:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Commerzbank CEO in Interview: "To this day, we are unclear about what Unicredit actually wants"

Commerzbank CEO Bettina Orlopp expresses doubts regarding Unicredit's takeover intentions in an interview following a voluntary takeover bid by Unicredit.

Mar 22 • 13:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

An Odd Bill Appeared on a Savonlinna Woman's Account – Then the Phone Rang

The Eastern Finland police warn about scammers fishing for online banking credentials after a woman lost 18,000 euros to impersonators posing as police.

Mar 22 • 06:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The executive who defeated Santander and is now going for Commerzbank

This article discusses Andrea Orcel's strategic move as CEO of UniCredit to acquire a significant stake in Commerzbank, potentially reshaping the European banking landscape.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Banks in the face of war, between the 'gift' of a possible interest rate hike and the fear of defaults in a crisis

Analysts see opportunity in the banking sector despite the looming crisis due to rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The imprint of Grilli on Lovaglio's list

Luigi Lovaglio presents his candidacy list for the board of Monte dei Paschi, supported by the Tortora family holding, PLT.

Mar 22 • 04:27 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Warning lights: what could happen with credit due to the rise in delinquency and how it affects the economy

The rise in loan delinquency rates in Argentina is prompting banks and fintech firms to restrict credit offerings, impacting family financial stability and lending costs.

Mar 22 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CSN closes $1.2 billion credit line with banks to face financial crisis

CSN has signed a binding commitment letter with banks for a $1.2 billion syndicated credit line to address its financial challenges.

Mar 21 • 20:31 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Downtime at Nordea – the error has been fixed

Nordea experienced a temporary outage affecting customer access to bank accounts, which has now been resolved according to a representative from the bank.

Mar 21 • 20:19 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

This Year, Several Parties Will Not Receive Full State Funding

Several political parties in Latvia will not receive full state financing due to various eligibility issues, including election results and compliance with banking regulations.

Mar 21 • 18:55 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Andrea Orcel: On the Hunt for Commerzbank

Andrea Orcel, the CEO of UniCredit since 2021, is making an impactful presence in Germany's banking sector, particularly at Commerzbank, where his bold approach is both refreshing and intimidating to local bankers.

Mar 21 • 16:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Businessman falls for fake bank manager scam and loses over R$ 63,000

A businessman in São José do Rio Preto lost over R$ 63,000 after being scammed by someone posing as a bank manager.

Mar 21 • 15:17 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Why banks are betting everything on your insurances and investments?

Greek banks are focusing on domestic activities to improve efficiency and profitability, particularly in asset management, bancassurance, and investment banking.

Mar 21 • 15:09 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Mps, the third list arrives for the board: Lovaglio is back in the running as CEO. The move by Plt Holding

A third list of candidates for the renewal of Mps' board has been submitted, featuring the name of CEO Luigi Lovaglio, who was excluded from the outgoing board's list two weeks ago.

Mar 21 • 14:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

JP Morgan monitors junior analysts' working hours to avoid overwork

JP Morgan Chase is monitoring the working hours declared by junior investment analysts to avoid overwork, using electronic tracking systems to compare reported hours with recorded activities.

Mar 21 • 13:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Rare interview: Now the fresh CEO of the controversial bank opens up

The new CEO of Oma Säästöpankki, Karri Alameri, discusses restoring trust and acquiring new customers following a significant scandal involving millions in losses.

Mar 21 • 11:34 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Meeting Under the Tree, How Did HDFC Bank Emerge? Now a Resignation Has Caused a 1 Lakh Crore Drop!

The resignation of HDFC Bank's part-time chairman Atanu Chakraborty has sparked turmoil within the largest bank in India, leading to a significant drop in its market capitalization.

Mar 21 • 09:40 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Dogman Lars Løkke and George Clooney of the central banks

The article discusses Lars Løkke and George Clooney's involvement with central banks.

Mar 21 • 08:20 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

MPS, Passera-Lovaglio Axis Emerges

Former Intesa Sanpaolo CEO Corrado Passera expresses readiness to lead MPS under certain conditions, showcasing potential changes within the bank's leadership.

Mar 21 • 04:58 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Where the President Coincides with the Banking Sector

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urged banks to increase private sector lending during the 89th Banking Convention in Cancun.

Mar 21 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Bank '£430 penalty' warning as millions face losing out

Experts warn that millions could face a £430 shortfall in returns due to a 'loyalty penalty' as banks compete for new deposits during the ISA season.

Mar 21 • 01:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Nationwide explains reason for online change to customer accounts

Nationwide Building Society addresses customer concerns regarding an inconsistency in online account details related to new debit cards.

Mar 21 • 01:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Nationwide issues update over 'missing' customer payment

Nationwide Building Society addressed customer concerns regarding delayed payments into accounts, providing guidance on the issue.

Mar 21 • 00:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

NOTE: SEB cards and e-channels will be down Saturday morning

On Saturday, March 21, SEB Bank in Estonia will conduct extensive IT maintenance, affecting all major banking services and disrupting electronic channels and card payments in the early morning hours.

Mar 21 • 00:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

'The Grandparents' Hunters' Were Caught: They Deceived Retirees and Emptied Their Accounts

A group known as 'The Grandparents' Hunters' has been arrested for deceiving retirees into emptying their bank accounts through manipulation and false promises.

Mar 20 • 20:42 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

From secret vault to public space: how the former gold chamber of a Dutch bank became a new public treasure

In Amsterdam, a formerly inaccessible banking complex is being transformed to reconnect with the city through a comprehensive architectural intervention.

Mar 20 • 20:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

S&P Global downgrades BRB's credit rating, citing doubts about the bank's capitalization

S&P Global has downgraded the credit rating of Banco de Brasília (BRB) to 'brB-' due to concerns regarding its capitalization capabilities.

Mar 20 • 19:58 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The judiciary requested documents and lifted the tax and banking secrecy from the firms that paid Adorni's trip to Punta del Este

The federal judge has ordered the lifting of banking secrecy for companies involved in financing a private flight for Argentina's Chief of Staff, Manuel Adorni, amid ongoing investigations regarding the trip.

Mar 20 • 17:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

How much cash can be withdrawn without tax controls

Citizens in Italy can withdraw unlimited cash from ATMs and banks, but must adhere to anti-money laundering regulations that limit cash transactions to 10,000 euros per month.

Mar 20 • 17:08 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Criminal Oddity Cost Thousands: Paying a 'Fine', a Žemaitis Remembers That He Did Not Violate Anything

A 58-year-old man from the Skuodas district fell victim to a scam that resulted in the theft of 2,200 euros from his bank account.

Mar 20 • 15:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Nationwide's new customer update across 605 branches affects 'one in four people'

Nationwide has launched access guides for over 605 branches to improve disabled access information for customers in the UK.

Mar 20 • 14:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

In search of a plea deal, Vorcaro receives lawyer at the PF Superintendency

Businessman Daniel Vorcaro is negotiating a plea deal related to his financial crimes and involvement in illegal activities with public officials.

Mar 20 • 14:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

British police await banking information from missing Brazilian to advance investigation

British police are waiting for banking information related to the missing Brazilian psychologist Vitória Figueiredo Barreto as efforts to locate her continue.

Mar 20 • 14:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Shopping: the Macro group acquired the bank of the Frávega family

The Macro group has acquired 100% of Banco Sáenz from the Frávega family, aiming to enhance its digital business.

Mar 20 • 14:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Lloyds Bank 'please message us' update if you see this on your bank statement

Lloyds Bank has addressed customer concerns regarding duplicate payments appearing on bank statements following a recent IT glitch.

Mar 20 • 14:12 UTC

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