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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Recapitalization: One week to deadline, banks in last-minute rush

Nigerian banks are racing to meet recapitalization requirements set by the Central Bank ahead of an impending deadline.

Mar 23 โ€ข 00:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 20:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Concerns over 'account freezing'... Thoughts of a caregiver living separately from parents who both require care

A caregiver expresses anxiety over her elderly parents' gradual cognitive decline and worries that they may lose access to their bank accounts as they age.

Mar 22 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

30% of elderly requiring care at home cannot handle their own bank transactions

A recent survey revealed that nearly 30% of elderly people living independently with care needs cannot manage their savings or pay bills alone.

Mar 20 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

BC reports leakage of registration data of 28.2 thousand PIX keys from Pefisa

The Central Bank of Brazil has reported a data breach involving registration details linked to 28,203 PIX keys managed by the fintech Pefisa due to system failures.

Mar 20 โ€ข 21:06 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Housing Finance Bank Supports Gayaza High School

Housing Finance Bank has made a UGX 10 million contribution to Gayaza High School for the expansion of its chapel, aiming to support sustainable development and community empowerment.

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fund cited in report R$ 5 billion in Master letters, double that detected by the Federal Police

A report reveals that the Master bank acquired over R$ 5 billion through financial letters, significantly more than the R$ 2.3 billion identified by federal investigations.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

The US lifts sanctions on two Belarusian banks and 'Belaruskalij'

The United States has lifted sanctions against the Belarusian bank 'Belinvestbank', the Development Bank, and the Ministry of Finance, as well as against Belarus' potash company, 'Belaruskalij'.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Mortgage Credit: The Most Common Mistakes for Which the Bank Can Reject Your Application

The article discusses the resurgence of mortgage credit in Argentina and outlines common pitfalls that can lead to the rejection of a loan application.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Action by Banxico

The Bank of Mexico is reportedly working to modify accounts for small and medium-sized enterprises following a meeting with financial authorities and the president.

Mar 19 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The bill would give the right to obtain information about bank account investigations - after five years

Estonia's Ministry of Finance is introducing amendments to a money laundering bill that would require the Financial Intelligence Unit to inform individuals about their bank account data collected after a five-year period.

Mar 19 โ€ข 02:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Santander BP with high dividend. Close to 50 PLN per share

Santander Bank Polska has recommended distributing approximately 5.1 billion PLN for dividends, amounting to nearly 75% of its net profit for 2025.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Judge recognizes evidence of billion-dollar embezzlement at Banco Master and prevents asset transfer

A judge in Sรฃo Paulo has issued a restraining order to prevent the transfer of assets connected to Banco Master amidst allegations of billion-dollar embezzlement involving the bank's controller, Daniel Vorcaro.

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand what BRB is still studying to restore its equity; stock issuance was postponed

The Brasรญlia Bank (BRB) has postponed a shareholder assembly originally scheduled for Wednesday due to ongoing legal issues affecting investor confidence.

Mar 18 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Vorcaro allegedly used money from Master to finance art collection in the USA, says liquidator

The liquidator of Banco Master has provided details to a U.S. court on how former banker Daniel Vorcaro allegedly utilized bank funds to purchase high-value artworks.

Mar 17 โ€ข 22:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

IDB sets its sights on Mexican lithium: Opens the door to finance projects and collaborate with Pemex

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has expressed its willingness to provide financial and technical support for the development of Mexico's lithium industry and other critical minerals.

Mar 17 โ€ข 21:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Determining interest rates amid worsening inflation prospects

Iceland's Finance Minister expresses uncertainty regarding the Central Bank's upcoming decision on interest rates due to the deteriorating economic outlook.

Mar 17 โ€ข 18:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

BNDES has record recurring profit of R$ 15.2 billion in 2025

The Brazilian National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) reported a record recurring profit of R$ 15.2 billion for 2025, marking a significant increase from the previous year and reflecting strong credit activity in the economy.

Mar 17 โ€ข 15:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland 'alarming breach of data confidentiality' update

Lloyds Banking Group is under scrutiny from MPs after a breach allowed some customers to view other people's transactions in their banking app.

Mar 17 โ€ข 15:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

How does Ivan Mikloลก read it: Is a new global financial crisis like that of 2008 threatening the world?

Former finance minister Ivan Mikloลก discusses the warnings from analysts about a potential global financial crisis, citing the rapid increase in oil prices and emerging problems within non-bank financial companies as key factors.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

The government supports the transfer of non-bank lenders' supervision to the Bank of Latvia

Latvia's government has backed a proposal to shift oversight of non-bank lenders to the Bank of Latvia, pending legislative approval from the Saeima.

Mar 17 โ€ข 13:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Government Supports Transfer of Non-Bank Creditor Supervision to the Bank of Latvia

The Latvian government supports a proposal to transfer the oversight of non-bank creditors from multiple agencies to the Bank of Latvia to streamline and enhance the efficiency of supervision.

Mar 17 โ€ข 13:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning DF on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

This article covers various news items from Brazil, including parliamentary operations, new internet rules for children, and fiscal actions by the Central Bank.

Mar 17 โ€ข 12:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning City South of Minas on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

The report covers various news items including oil movements in the Strait of Hormuz, a deputy in Cearรก under investigation, new internet rules for children, the Central Bank's actions regarding a conglomerate, suspension of loans by INSS, potential price changes on Ozempic, and weather conditions as autumn begins.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Nordea Bank to Eliminate Hundreds of Jobs

Nordea Bank announced plans to cut approximately 1,500 jobs as part of a cost-cutting strategy.

Mar 17 โ€ข 10:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

GDF appeals to the court to allow the use of public properties to boost the BRB's cash; see arguments

The DF government is appealing a court ruling that blocked the use of public land as collateral for loans from the Bank of Brasรญlia (BRB).

Mar 16 โ€ข 23:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Purchase of Master portfolios was treated as 'the president's business' of BRB, points out audit

An independent forensic audit reveals that the acquisition of Master credit portfolios by the BRB was handled as a personal business of the bank's president, bypassing necessary approvals.

Mar 16 โ€ข 21:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Commerzbank Acquisition Plans: The German Blocking Strategy Against Unicredit

Commerzbank has rejected an official acquisition offer from the Italian bank Unicredit, citing a lack of alignment and necessary information for potential discussions.

Mar 16 โ€ข 15:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Merger of Commerzbank and Unicredit: This would be a dangerously large bank

The proposal for a merger between Commerzbank and Unicredit is causing division in the financial sector, with skepticism about its viability and potential consequences.

Mar 16 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

German Major Bank: Unicredit Submits Official Takeover Bid for Commerzbank

Unicredit has submitted an official takeover bid for Commerzbank, offering shareholders a voluntary exchange proposal.

Mar 16 โ€ข 07:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Exchange: When will the supplementary dividend be given by the National Bank

The National Bank of Greece has set June 5 for the cutoff of its supplementary dividend, amounting to โ‚ฌ300 million, which follows a preliminary dividend of โ‚ฌ200 million distributed last November.

Mar 16 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: CBN Removes Affidavit Requirement for Reactivating Dormant Accounts

The Central Bank of Nigeria has eliminated the need for affidavits for reactivating dormant bank accounts to simplify the process for customers.

Mar 16 โ€ข 04:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Price of Stability. How Macroprudential Policy Affects Banks and Our Portfolios

The article examines the impact of macroprudential policy on bank margins and the costs of credit for consumers.

Mar 15 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Martin Lewis says it's 'incredibly important' you do this at home regularly

Martin Lewis emphasizes the importance of properly managing household finances and offers advice on bank account management in his BBC podcast.

Mar 15 โ€ข 01:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Common Mistakes that Cause the Bank to Reject Your Mortgage Loan

The article outlines common pitfalls to avoid when applying for a mortgage loan in Argentina to ensure approval.

Mar 13 โ€ข 15:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

ECB Fears Loss of Influence Due to Crypto; Czechia Already Knows Something Similar

The European Central Bank is concerned about the potential loss of influence stemming from the rise of cryptocurrencies, citing parallels with Czechia's experience.

Mar 13 โ€ข 15:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis alert for any couples with joint bank accounts adding โ€˜this is a problemโ€™

Martin Lewis warns couples with joint bank accounts to ensure both partners participate in financial decisions to avoid potential issues.

Mar 13 โ€ข 11:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Crime & Justice

Million dispute over 'toxic' loans: Did Coop sell a portfolio to Debitum that should not have existed?

A dispute between Coop Bank and Debitum Invest Oรœ centers on a claim for nearly one million euros in damages due to the sale of a loan portfolio that allegedly did not meet promised quality standards.

Mar 13 โ€ข 09:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

ED tightens grip on Anil Ambani Group, attaches 31 properties worth โ‚น581.65 crore

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has temporarily attached 31 real estate properties worth โ‚น581.65 crore linked to Reliance Home Finance Limited and Reliance Commercial Finance Limited due to financial irregularities and bank fraud investigations.

Mar 13 โ€ข 07:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Economists: Selling Gold from the NBP is a Very Bad Idea

Economists are strongly opposing the National Bank of Poland's proposal to sell gold reserves to finance military modernization, citing various financial risks associated with this move.

Mar 12 โ€ข 15:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Marcin Olechowski: โ€˜SAFE zero percent,โ€™ or gold for the daring

The Polish government has introduced the 'SAFE zero percent' initiative to finance military expenditures using the National Bank of Poland's gold reserves.

Mar 12 โ€ข 11:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Bogusล‚aw Chrabota: What is in the 'Polish SAFE 0 percent' law?

The article discusses the new law establishing a fund linked to Poland's National Bank, which alters the financial responsibilities and profit allocations of the National Bank, potentially separating them from the state budget.

Mar 12 โ€ข 03:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Mortgage loans in dollars return: a private bank launches a line for housing up to US$ 1 million

A private bank in Argentina has reintroduced dollar-denominated mortgage loans, allowing clients to finance property purchases up to US$ 1 million.

Mar 11 โ€ข 16:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

PPF bank owned by Kellner earned four billion

PPF banka, owned by the late Petr Kellner, reported substantial profits amounting to four billion.

Mar 11 โ€ข 12:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Air Bank's net profit rose by 23 percent last year

Air Bank reported a 23 percent increase in net profit last year, showcasing strong financial performance amid challenging market conditions.

Mar 11 โ€ข 08:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Nordea fined millions - 'committed serious negligence'

The European Central Bank has fined Nordea 2.26 million euros for improper reporting of credit risks by its subsidiary Nordea Finance Finland.

Mar 11 โ€ข 08:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

ECB imposed a fine on Nordea for incorrect reporting

The European Central Bank has fined Nordea Finance Finland Oy for incorrectly reporting credit risks between 2021 and 2024.

Mar 11 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Major Decline in the Stock Market... Sensex and Nifty Crash, These 10 Stocks Suffer

The Indian stock market experienced a significant crash, with Sensex plummeting over 1000 points and Nifty dropping as well, impacting major stocks like HDFC Bank and Axis Bank.

Mar 11 โ€ข 07:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Economic Panel of 'Rzeczpospolita': NBP Should Not Invest in Polish SAFE 0%

Economists argue that the Polish National Bank (NBP) should refrain from using gold reserves to finance defense expenditures through the SAFE program.

Mar 11 โ€ข 03:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Surge in Oil Prices: Haddad Advocates for Not Making 'Hasty Decisions' but Says Central Bank is Autonomous on Interest Rates

Brazil's Minister of Finance, Fernando Haddad, emphasizes caution in decision-making regarding oil price spikes and asserts the autonomy of the Central Bank concerning interest rate adjustments.

Mar 10 โ€ข 13:15 UTC

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