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.
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.
Dogman Lars Lรธkke and George Clooney of the central banks
The article discusses Lars Lรธkke and George Clooney's involvement with central banks.
Fixed Term: What is the interest rate from bank to bank this Tuesday, March 17
The Central Bank of Argentina has published the fixed term interest rates that various banks are offering as of March 17, allowing savers to compare their options.
Central Bank decrees liquidation of Master group's institution under special regime
The Central Bank of Brazil has declared the liquidation of Banco Master Mรบltiplo, which had been under special administration since November.
PT opens divergence with Haddad and says it is against aid to banks in crisis
The Brazilian Workers' Party (PT) opposes key articles in a law that facilitates interventions by the Central Bank to support troubled financial institutions.
The President has decided on a candidacy for the head of the Bank of Lithuania
The President of Lithuania has expressed intentions regarding the candidacy for the head of the Bank of Lithuania, supporting the current chairman G. ล imkus for reappointment.
Global Money Week: Never share your passwords, PINs, CBN tells customers
The Central Bank of Nigeria warns banking customers during Global Money Week 2026 to protect their financial information by not sharing passwords or PINs, citing rising fraud cases.
Unicredit launches a 35 billion euro takeover bid for Commerzbank to achieve controlling stake
The Italian bank UniCredit has launched a voluntary takeover bid for Commerzbank at approximately 35 billion euros to secure a controlling stake.
Cash outside banks falls by N198bn, money supply dips
Cash held outside Nigeria's banking system declined significantly in January 2026, with a reduction of N197.68bn reported by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Coronation Merchant Bank completes N50 billion recapitalisation exercise
Coronation Merchant Bank has successfully raised its paid-up capital to over N50 billion through a recapitalisation programme involving a rights issue and private placement.
CBN bars loan defaulters from accessing banking services, new credit
The Central Bank of Nigeria has taken action to prohibit loan defaulters from accessing banking services and new credit facilities to enhance credit discipline.
Pressure on banks for faster payments: 'In the EU, they got tired of it'
The Swedish central bank, Riksbanken, is pressing banks to implement faster payment services or face legislative action by March 2027.
Fixed Term Deposits: What is the Interest Rate Bank by Bank this Thursday, March 12
This article discusses the interest rates for fixed term deposits as published by the Central Bank of Argentina on March 12, offering a comparative table of rates across different banks.
Mintos CEO: Bank license is a logical step in our overall development
Latvian investment platform Mintos is pursuing a banking license from the European Central Bank and the Latvian Bank to enhance its services while maintaining its focus on investments.
Master Case at the Supreme Federal Court: Who is Part of the Second Panel, Which Will Discuss the Imprisonment of Vorcaro
The Second Panel of the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil will vote on whether to uphold the arrest of Daniel Vorcaro, central to the Banco Master scandal, in a virtual session starting Friday.
CGU receives the result of the internal investigation from the Central Bank about servers involved in the Master case
The CGU has received the outcome of the Central Bank's internal investigation into two employees involved in the Master case, which may lead to further inquiries or disciplinary actions.
Fearing electoral impact and to protect STF, government tries to shift Master case crisis onto Campos Neto
Brazilian government officials are increasingly worried about the political fallout from the Banco Master scandal and are contemplating strategies to redirect blame towards the Central Bank and its former president, Roberto Campos Neto.
BC server linked to Master case to be replaced on pension fund fiscal council
Belline Santana, the former head of the Banking Supervision department at the Central Bank of Brazil, is set to be replaced on the fiscal council of Centrus following investigations related to the Master case.
FCMB hits N288.96bn capital base, awaits CBN nod
FCMB Group Plc has reached a verified capital base of N288.96 billion as it seeks to comply with the Central Bank of Nigeria's new capital requirements.
Master Case: Central Bank concludes investigation into irregular actions of officials
The Central Bank of Brazil has concluded an internal investigation into the misconduct of two officials related to the Banco Master case.
Growth or Inflation Control: The War on Iran Disrupts Central Bank Calculations
A recent Reuters report highlights how the ongoing war between the US and Iran is complicating central banking strategies around the world, forcing a difficult choice between fostering growth and combating inflation.
30 banks meet recapitalisation target
Thirty banks in Nigeria have fulfilled the new capital requirements set by the Central Bank as part of a financial sector recapitalisation initiative launched in 2024.
30 banks met recapitalization ahead of March deadline โ CBN
Thirty banks in Nigeria have successfully met the new minimum capital requirements ahead of a March 2026 deadline set by the Central Bank of Nigeria as part of a recapitalization program aimed at strengthening the financial system.
Notification issued for recruitment in Central Bank, salary of 1 lakh rupees will be provided
The Central Bank of India has issued a notification inviting applications for 275 Specialist Officer positions with a salary of 1 lakh rupees.
Vorcaro said that the Central Bank was contaminated and complained that he was 'rejected and humiliated' by the agency
Daniel Vorcaro expresses frustration over the Central Bank's treatment towards him and his inability to secure business transactions due to bureaucratic hurdles.
Cezary Szymanek: Who are you, Professor Glapiลski โ the president of the NBP or a politician from PiS?
The article questions the political neutrality of Adam Glapiลski, president of the National Bank of Poland, in light of his public statements and actions that blur the lines between central banking and politics.
BRB will only publish balance sheet after capital injection completed, says president
The BRB (Bank of Brasรญlia) will publish its financial results for 2025 only after completing a capital injection to cover losses from loans purchased from Banco Master, as part of a strategy to maintain confidence in the bank.
Mendonรงa pulls former BC (Central Bank) leaders out from under the rug
Mendonรงa alleges that former leaders in charge of banking oversight received bribes from the owner of Master.
PT targets Campos Neto to try to link Bolsonaro to the Master case
The Brazilian Workers' Party aims to connect former President Jair Bolsonaro to a banking scandal involving Banco Master and its owner, Daniel Vorcaro, by implicating former Central Bank President Roberto Campos Neto.
Master Case: BC says it identified signs of 'undue advantages' to servers targeted by PF operation that arrested Vorcaro
The Central Bank of Brazil reported the discovery of 'undue advantages' received by two of its employees involved in a federal police operation tied to the arrest of Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master.
CGU will investigate the conduct of central bank servers removed for links with Vorcaro, owner of Master
The Brazilian governmentโs CGU will investigate two central bank officials linked to criminal charges for their involvement with the private banking consultant Vorcaro.
Vorcaro paid BC servers for private consultancy, says STF decision
A Brazilian Supreme Court decision reveals that Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, paid former Central Bank officials for consulting services.
Central Bank meets banks' request and allows compulsory deposits to replenish Credit Guarantee Fund after losses with Master case
The Central Bank of Brazil will allow the use of compulsory deposits to support the advance contributions required for the replenishment of the Credit Guarantee Fund after the collapse of three banks.
How Transfer Collection (CCT) Works, the New System for Purchasing in Installments
The Central Bank of Argentina has introduced the Cobro con Transferencia (CCT), a new system aimed at making installment payments cheaper and more efficient for consumers.
There will be a payment mechanism in installments to facilitate credit from digital wallets
Argentina's Central Bank has introduced a new installment payment mechanism for digital wallets to enhance competition with banks in personal financing.
Mendonรงa exempts Campos Neto from testifying at the Organized Crime CPI
Minister Andrรฉ Mendonรงa exempted former Central Bank President Roberto Campos Neto from mandatory testimony before the Organized Crime CPI.
Bill to be voted on Wednesday is a response to the Master case, says Hugo Motta
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies is set to vote on a banking resolution bill aimed at strengthening the Central Bank's ability to manage troubled financial institutions, following the collapse of Banco Master.
Fixed term: what is the interest rate bank by bank this Friday, February 27
The Central Bank of Argentina released the fixed-term interest rates offered by various banks as of February 27, helping savers make informed decisions for their investments.
Profit of Latvian financial institutions - 29.5 million euros
Latvian monetary financial institutions reported a profit of โฌ29.5 million in January, an 18.5% decrease from the same period in 2025 according to Latvia's central bank data.
The bankers of the Ibex raise their salaries by 12% since the rate hike: Botรญn, Torres, Oliu and company earned 55 million euros last year
Spain's top bankers have seen salary increases due to record profits from major banks, driven by a rise in interest rates.
Tool that prevents the opening of fake accounts reaches 1 million registrations, says Central Bank
Brazil's Central Bank reports that its initiative "BC Protege+" has reached one million registrations, helping citizens block fraudulent bank account openings under their name.
Reported Too Low Risks: ECB Imposes Millions in Fines on US Banking Giant J.P. Morgan
The European Central Bank has imposed fines totaling approximately 12.2 million euros on J.P. Morgan for underreporting risk-weighted assets.
Campos Neto dismisses return to the public sector and advocates for change in deposit guarantees
Former Brazilian Central Bank President Roberto Campos Neto expressed no interest in returning to public service after potential opposition victories in upcoming elections and suggested reforms in the deposit guarantee model.
The ECB penalizes JP Morgan with the largest fine it has imposed on a central bank
The European Central Bank has fined JP Morgan โฌ12.2 million for misreporting risk, marking the largest fine imposed by the institution to date.
Banco Pleno ends a trajectory marked by renaming, sale, and restructuring
The liquidation of Banco Pleno by the Central Bank of Brazil marks the end of its tumultuous journey characterized by frequent changes in control and unsuccessful attempts at stabilization.
Banco Pleno was owned by a banker connected to Petistas from Bahia
The Central Bank of Brazil liquidated Banco Pleno, associated with banker Augusto Lima, who has ties to the Workers' Party in Bahia, highlighting the ongoing financial crisis linked to the Master financial group.
Central Bank decrees liquidation of Banco Pleno, which was part of Master
The Central Bank of Brazil has announced the judicial liquidation of Banco Pleno S.A., extending the same status to its affiliated company, Pleno Distribuidora, due to compliance and management issues.
From the central bank โ a 90,000 euro fine for one bank
The central bank of Lithuania has fined 'Mano bankas' โฌ90,000 for failing to manage informational and communication technology risks adequately after a targeted inspection revealed violations.
Mintos Begins Process of Obtaining Banking License from ECB
Latvian investment platform Mintos has initiated the process of acquiring a banking license from the European Central Bank (ECB).