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πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Climate-Neutral Financial Markets: Retirement Provision Should Serve the Climate

German retirement institutions are focusing on climate-neutral capital investments to promote sustainability.

Feb 28 β€’ 15:39 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

TCU gives 15 days for Treasury, Caixa, and BB to clarify federalization of BRB

The TCU has set a 15-day deadline for Brazilian financial institutions to clarify the federalization of the BRB amid ongoing financial difficulties and scandals.

Feb 27 β€’ 21:31 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Bloomberg: Saudi Investments in US Stock Markets Doubled

Saudi financial institutions have significantly increased their investments in US stock markets, with trading jumping to around 254 billion riyals in late 2025, while domestic trading has sharply declined.

Feb 27 β€’ 12:46 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Who offers the cheapest installment loans? Offers from banks and non-bank institutions

This article discusses the evaluation criteria for short-term loans and presents various offers available from banks and non-bank institutions in Poland.

Feb 27 β€’ 12:41 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» LSM
National & Local

Financial institutions in Latvia prevented four times more fraud attempts in January than criminals executed

In January, Latvian financial institutions successfully thwarted many more fraud attempts than were carried out, protecting over a million euros from potential losses.

Feb 27 β€’ 08:07 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» TVNET
National & Local

Profit of Latvian financial institutions - 29.5 million euros

Latvian monetary financial institutions reported a profit of €29.5 million in January, an 18.5% decrease from the same period in 2025 according to Latvia's central bank data.

Feb 27 β€’ 05:57 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

Arco Vara has a new leader from the bank

Rait Riim, with 20 years of experience in the real estate sector, has been appointed as the new leader of Arco Vara after holding leadership positions in various financial institutions.

Feb 26 β€’ 07:58 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

African leaders pool $2.5tn to boost cross-border infrastructure

African leaders have established the Africa Infrastructure Financing Facility to mobilize $2.5 trillion for cross-border infrastructure projects aligned with Agenda 2063.

Feb 26 β€’ 01:28 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Back to School 2026: Discounts of up to 40%, Interest-Free Installments, and Promotions to Save on Supplies, Clothing, and Technology

As the school season starts, financial institutions and retailers in Argentina are launching promotions to help families cope with the financial burden of back-to-school expenses.

Feb 25 β€’ 16:53 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Argentina Week 2026 in New York: Milei, Wall Street, and major corporations meet to attract investments

Argentina Week 2026 in New York aims to attract investments through high-level meetings with President Javier Milei and key financial institutions.

Feb 25 β€’ 15:24 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

Regarding the funding of 'Nemuno auΕ‘ra' – the ironic reaction of I. RuginienΔ—: do you think I am an accountant as well?

Lithuanian Prime Minister I. RuginienΔ— humorously dismissed a question about the funding of the political party 'Nemuno auΕ‘ra', highlighting the importance of allowing institutions to handle investigations without interference.

Feb 25 β€’ 13:18 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police targets institution suspected of creating invisible clients for money laundering in SP

The Brazilian Federal Police launched an operation to investigate a financial institution accused of facilitating money laundering by allowing anonymous transactions.

Feb 25 β€’ 12:04 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Biggest Patron of Culture and Sport

The article discusses the significant contributions of Totalizator Sportowy to Polish sports and culture over the past 70 years, detailing financial support extended to various cultural activities and institutions.

Feb 24 β€’ 07:46 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

University students can negotiate student debts in a collective effort starting Wednesday (25) in Manaus

A collective event in Manaus will allow university students to negotiate their outstanding student debts with private higher education institutions.

Feb 24 β€’ 01:36 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Congress restores funding to cultural institutions once on Trump’s chopping block

The Republican-controlled Congress has approved a funding bill that reinstates financial support for key cultural institutions targeted by former President Trump for severe budget cuts.

Feb 20 β€’ 17:56 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Major banks negotiate measures to increase the responsibility of smaller institutions after the Master crisis

Major Brazilian banks are seeking regulatory changes to hold smaller financial institutions accountable after the Master bank crisis led to significant financial losses and institutional failures.

Feb 20 β€’ 13:15 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Novinky.cz
National & Local

J.P. Morgan Bank Received a Record Fine for Misreporting Risks

J.P. Morgan Bank has been fined a record amount for improperly reporting risks.

Feb 19 β€’ 19:44 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

Funding Principles of Schools Raise Many Questions in Educational Institutions

The Estonian Ministry of Education has raised questions about the financial responsibilities of schools regarding necessary educational materials and extracurricular activities.

Feb 19 β€’ 16:31 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Friends of the CNBV

The article discusses the controversial request for a financial license by Mexican legislator Patricia ArmendΓ‘riz, highlighting her checkered history with financial institutions and the implications of her connections within the CNBV.

Feb 18 β€’ 07:00 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Epstein case extends to France: raids at the offices of former culture minister Jack Lang

French authorities have raided the offices of former Culture Minister Jack Lang as part of an investigation into his potential financial ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 16 β€’ 19:10 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Dramatic End for Jack Lang: Security Raid during His Farewell at the Arab World Institute

French police raided the Arab World Institute in Paris during a farewell speech for its president, Jack Lang, as part of an investigation into his financial ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 16 β€’ 17:41 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

The 100 Best MBAs in the World: A Shake-up at the Top of the List

MIT's Sloan School of Management has claimed the top spot in the Financial Times' global MBA ranking, surpassing prestigious institutions like Insead and Wharton.

Feb 16 β€’ 14:18 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: Expose - the Kwacha's Secret Fall--Why the MRA and RBM Are Speaking Different Languages

Malawi's financial institutions are at odds over the true value of the Kwacha, leading to confusion in the business community.

Feb 16 β€’ 11:37 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Online Submission Obligations for Financial Income by Financial Institutions to Reflect on Insurance Premiums for Those Aged 75 and Older

New regulations will mandate online reporting of financial income by financial institutions for individuals aged 75 and older, affecting their medical insurance premiums.

Feb 16 β€’ 11:10 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ethiopia Strengthens Strategic Partnerships With Major International Financial Institutions

Ethiopia has reinforced its partnerships with international financial institutions, exploring enhanced cooperation for development projects.

Feb 16 β€’ 09:57 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
World

The dollar and its dominance over the world economy: why the USA can block our credit cards and put banks in difficulty

The article discusses the impact of U.S. financial sanctions on individuals and institutions and highlights a case where an ICC judge faced severe financial restrictions due to a legal decision against Israeli officials.

Feb 16 β€’ 07:19 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Bloomberg: Growth Surge Raises Performance Expectations for Malaysia's Economy in 2026

Financial institutions revise their growth forecasts for Malaysia's economy in 2026 upward, anticipating growth to exceed the government's official estimations due to a strong last quarter performance.

Feb 16 β€’ 07:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Master is Gone, the BRB Remains

The BRB, a bank owned by the Federal District government in Brazil, is one of the few surviving institutions from a tumultuous financial period characterized by the inefficiencies of state-run banks.

Feb 16 β€’ 01:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Wall Street could seize your retirement savings in the next financial crash β€” and it's perfectly legal

The article discusses how legal changes may allow Wall Street and financial institutions to potentially take over Americans' retirement savings in the event of a financial crash.

Feb 15 β€’ 13:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

How did Epstein continue to employ millions in hedge funds despite his conviction?

The article discusses Jeffrey Epstein's continued involvement in hedge funds post-conviction, highlighting how he secured substantial investments despite previously being disassociated by major financial institutions.

Feb 14 β€’ 10:37 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Real estate auctions have more than 3,400 offers in the country

Brazil is experiencing a surge in real estate auctions, offering over 3,400 properties nationwide, including significant discounts.

Feb 13 β€’ 15:24 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Are you going to enjoy Carnival? See tips to enjoy without falling into bank fraud

As Carnival approaches in Brazil, banks and financial institutions warn about the heightened risk of fraud and provide guidelines to help individuals protect themselves.

Feb 13 β€’ 07:00 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

SKKU, National Changwon University, and 3 Other Universities Selected as Specialized Institutions in Bio and Robot Industries

The South Korean government has selected five universities to receive financial support as part of its initiative to specialize in bio and robotics industries.

Feb 13 β€’ 01:14 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: NE2 Thursday, February 12, 2026

The article reports on various significant Brazilian news topics, including a meeting at the Supreme Federal Court regarding a police report that involves a prominent justice, as well as financial troubles affecting major institutions.

Feb 12 β€’ 22:38 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A participant in PPK can return to accumulating funds

Employees who previously opted out of Poland's Employee Capital Plans (PPK) can rejoin and resume contributions to save for retirement.

Feb 12 β€’ 04:10 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Dai-ichi Life HD Unauthorized Disclosure of 1155 Cases of Secondment Information; Common Among Major Companies

Dai-ichi Life Holdings announced that 64 employees of its group companies illegally took internal information from 28 financial institutions, revealing a widespread unethical practice in the insurance industry.

Feb 12 β€’ 04:08 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What is the price of the Mexican peso against the US dollar this Wednesday, February 11

The article discusses the current exchange rate of the Mexican peso against the US dollar as of February 11, providing real-time updates and comparisons from various financial institutions.

Feb 11 β€’ 12:02 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
National & Local

VLK head says unpaid supracontractual services amounted to 26.8 million euros last year

The head of VLK reported that due to financial constraints, 26.8 million euros worth of services provided by healthcare institutions went unpaid last year.

Feb 11 β€’ 09:44 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

VLK Director: Healthcare Institutions Will Not Receive 26.8 Million Euros for Services Provided

A director from VLK announced that healthcare institutions in Lithuania will not receive 26.8 million euros for additional services rendered beyond their contracts.

Feb 11 β€’ 08:55 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Digital payments to optimize customer experience

Digital payments have transitioned from a quick alternative to a central element that allows companies to operate efficiently and build trust with customers.

Feb 11 β€’ 08:16 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Housing mortgage loans increased by 3 trillion won in January... As banks raise their thresholds, the demand shifts to secondary financial institutions

In January, housing mortgage loans saw a significant increase as demand shifted to secondary financial institutions due to stricter lending standards set by banks.

Feb 11 β€’ 03:27 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazilians have R$ 10.27 billion forgotten in banks and other institutions; see how to withdraw

The Central Bank of Brazil reports that R$ 10.27 billion is currently forgotten in banks and financial institutions, belonging to millions of individuals and companies, with instructions on how to reclaim these funds.

Feb 10 β€’ 15:31 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Course Seller on TikTok Kicked Out by Payment Giants

Svea Bank and Klarna have ceased allowing the use of their payment services for the online course Nextlevel due to financial issues and concerns over its legitimacy.

Feb 10 β€’ 15:07 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

INSS will have 'consigned loan auction' to increase competition among banks; see how it will work

The INSS is set to implement a consigned loan auction model that allows retirees to compare offers from different banks, aiming to boost competition and reduce pressure from financial institutions.

Feb 10 β€’ 13:20 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

CAC accuses banks of aiding corruption by hosting inactive company accounts

The Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria has accused banks of facilitating corruption by allowing inactive companies to operate freely.

Feb 10 β€’ 13:03 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Amounts to be received: 49.6 million people still have forgotten money in banks; see how to recover the funds

The Central Bank of Brazil reported that R$ 10.27 billion remains as 'forgotten funds' by customers across financial institutions, with nearly 50 million people and over 5 million companies having unclaimed amounts.

Feb 10 β€’ 11:37 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Saudi Arabia Tightens the Tap on Petrodollars. Bad News for Museums in Europe

Saudi Arabia is reportedly scaling back its financial support for cultural institutions in Europe, which had benefited from the kingdom's investment in the arts in recent years.

Feb 10 β€’ 11:30 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Business Ticker: Deutsche Bank reaffirms mistakes in dealing with Epstein

Deutsche Bank has reiterated its acknowledgment of errors in its business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, emphasizing that taking him on as a client in 2013 was a mistake.

Feb 9 β€’ 11:20 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Sumitomo Life Unauthorizedly Took Out 780 Internal Documents from 8 Financial Institutions

Sumitomo Life announced that 13 employees had unlawfully taken 780 internal documents from eight financial institutions where they were seconded.

Feb 9 β€’ 10:28 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
World

China urges its banks to reduce holdings of US Treasury bonds

China has advised its financial institutions to diminish their holdings of US Treasury bonds due to concerns over market volatility and concentration risks.

Feb 9 β€’ 07:36 UTC

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