"Banking Striptease." The Police Will Soon See Bank Accounts, Plans Babiš's Government
The Czech government under Babiš plans to allow police greater access to bank account information without court approval, raising concerns about privacy and legal implications.
Aneta Wiewiórowska-Domagalska: Frank Loans and WIBOR
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.
Elumelu mourns as father-in-law Ogbue, ex-UBA chairman, dies at 99
Tony Elumelu announces the passing of his father-in-law, Chief Israel C. Ogbue, a former chairman of UBA, who died at the age of 99.
Dollars 'in the mattress': banks do not need to request any documentation for deposits under $9,769
The Argentine government is promoting a law to encourage individuals to deposit their savings in banks without needing documentation for deposits below $9,769.
The technical amendment to the banking law is a farce. MPs brazenly violate the principles of law adoption
The amendment to the banking law in Slovakia has been criticized for including numerous unrelated changes, which are being approved in violation of parliamentary rules.
Banks may be granted the right to stop transfers suspected of fraud
Estonia's Ministry of Finance is proposing a law to allow banks to halt money transfers suspected of fraud to prevent phone scams.
Financial Times: The Banking Law Project Risks Reform in Lebanon
Political divisions in Lebanon over a controversial banking law threaten the country's efforts to implement reforms necessary for an agreement with the IMF amid a severe financial crisis.
CAE should ask to share confidential data from the Master case
The Senate's Economic Affairs Committee in Brazil plans to request the sharing of confidential documents related to the Master Bank case during a meeting with federal law enforcement and the Supreme Court president.
Spain, European Paradise of Cheap Mortgages Amid Banking Warnings
Spain closed 2025 as the second country in Europe with the cheapest mortgages, averaging a 2.61% interest rate, although banks plan to restrict credit to families due to a government law.
Law Katseli Loans: The 'translation' of the Supreme Court decision into 19 questions and answers
The recent decision by the Supreme Court provides relief to over 200,000 borrowers involved in Katseli law, detailing the obligations for banks regarding interest calculations on loans.
Domino effect from the Supreme Court's decision on the Katseli law: Recalculation of interest and plan B for 'Hercules'
The Supreme Court's decision on the Katseli law triggers a domino effect, necessitating a recalculation of interest and alternative plans for vulnerable borrowers under the 'Hercules' program.
Dose in the dose
The article discusses the controversial nature of the 'Katseli Law,' which has been a contentious point between banks and the European Union, necessitating its amendment or abolition in many memorandums due to its judicial redress of debts that contrasts with bank regulations.
Katseli Law: What Changes in Installments, the Damage and the Danger
The Katseli Law, affecting 350,000 debtors and guarantors, is causing significant backlash among private debt managers following a Supreme Court decision that alters the interest calculation method for these loans, making it a global exception in banking credit practices.
Supreme Court: How we arrived at the historic decision on the loans of the Katseli Law – What it means for thousands of borrowers and banks
The Supreme Court of Greece made a significant ruling affecting around 350,000 borrowers under the Katseli Law, determining that interest on restructured 'red' loans will be calculated based only on the monthly installment set by the court rather than the total debt.
What the Supreme Court's Decision Means for Borrowers under the Katseli Law - 50,000 Loans Worth 5 Billion Euros Affected
The Greek Supreme Court's recent decision impacts 50,000 loans valued at 5 billion euros, creating new challenges for vulnerable borrowers and potentially increasing management costs for banks and servicing companies.
The banking sector expects to restrict credit to families due to a government law
The banking sector warns it will impose stricter conditions on consumer loans following a government law limiting the maximum interest rate they can charge.
The open war between the crypto industry and big banks has stalled the US law on digital assets
The 'Clarity Act' draft restricts interest payments on stablecoins, sparking outrage in the digital sector and halting its approval in the Senate.
Banks complicate free package for citizens. They're not the only ones to blame
Banks in Croatia are finding various ways to obstruct a law that guarantees citizens the right to free basic banking services, asserting that activating this free package is more complex than issuing loans.
CALL TO READERS Where do banks make it difficult for you to switch to a package of free services? Write to us
Citizens report numerous ways banks discourage them from opening accounts following the new law on free accounts, potentially making banking transactions more expensive instead of less as intended.
How the new measure of the Ministry of Finance is being implemented: Free accounts cost banks 100 million euros
Banks are attempting to undermine client interest in opening free accounts through various obstructions, despite the law being sound.
The Government limits consumer credit rates for the first time to prevent abuses
The Spanish government has taken a significant step by approving a draft law that caps consumer credit interest rates and mandates supervision by the Bank of Spain for all lending entities.
Important announcements from the Ministry of Finance: Here’s how to get a free bank account
The Croatian Ministry of Finance clarifies information regarding free banking services that must be provided to citizens starting January 1, 2026, in line with the new law on fee comparability and basic bank accounts.
From now on, you can request a free account in banks: Here are the details
Starting January 1, 2026, citizens can apply for a free banking account with basic services under a new law aimed at enhancing financial accessibility.
From today, banks can no longer charge a number of fees. Here is the list and how to get free services
Starting January 1, 2026, a new law in Croatia prevents banks from charging various fees for basic account services, allowing citizens to access free services for regular income accounts.