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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Income Limits for Student Loan Interest Aid Increase in March

Income limits for student loan interest aid in Finland will rise in March, according to the Social Insurance Institution of Finland (Kela).

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Income limits for student loan interest assistance will increase in March

The income limits for student loan interest assistance in Finland will rise in March, according to the Finnish Social Insurance Institution (Kela).

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

JPMorgan: Sees parallels with the global crisis of 2008 โ€“ 'Some are making foolish moves to increase revenue'

Jamie Dimon, the head of JPMorgan Chase & Co., warns that current trends in the financial industry could lead to a crisis similar to that of 2008, as heightened competition pushes some players to make unwise decisions.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Record-breaking budget surplus as government's tax income rises

The UK government has reported a record budget surplus for January 2026, with a surplus of ยฃ30.4 billion attributed to increased tax revenue and lower interest rates.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Just invest once... Earn โ‚น20,000 monthly from interest, enjoy a comfortable old age

The Indian government offers a Senior Citizens Savings Scheme through the post office for secure investment with good returns, allowing retirees to earn a regular monthly income and alleviate financial worries in old age.

Feb 16 โ€ข 02:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mortgage Credit: How Much You Need to Earn to Buy an Apartment in February 2026

The report discusses the income requirements for obtaining mortgage loans in Argentina, highlighting the challenges posed by rising property prices and interest rates.

Feb 12 โ€ข 00:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

NH Agricultural Cooperative Financial Group Achieves Record Net Profit of 2.5112 Trillion Won Last Year

NH Agricultural Cooperative Financial Group reported a record net profit of 2.5112 trillion won for the last fiscal year, despite a slight decline in interest income.

Feb 11 โ€ข 08:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

40 Personal Expenses to Reduce Taxes: Interest on Unsecured Loans and Salaries of Domestic Employees Included in Annex and Projection

Ecuador's tax authority allows for a variety of personal expenses, including unsecured loan interest and domestic employee salaries, to reduce income tax liability for workers in dependent relationships.

Feb 11 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mattress dollars: ARCA exempts interest from taxes on dollar deposits

Argentina's tax agency ARCA has declared that interest earned on foreign currency deposits will not be subject to income tax withholdings.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Another carrot to get dollars out of the mattress: the interest generated will not pay taxes

A new regulation in Argentina exempts interest on foreign currency deposits from income tax, encouraging citizens to formalize their dollar holdings.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€˜From Age 60, 210,000 Won Every Monthโ€™ Gyeongnam Provincial Pension Sees Surge in Signups... Additional 20,000 to be Recruited

The Gyeongnam Provincial Pension, designed to fill the income gap before receiving the national pension, has seen overwhelming interest, leading to plans for an additional 20,000 recruits this year.

Feb 10 โ€ข 06:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

BC signals a drop in Selic, but it is not yet time to run from the CDI

The Central Bank of Brazil signaled a potential drop in the Selic interest rate, but experts caution against hastily abandoning fixed-income investments tied to the CDI.

Feb 9 โ€ข 03:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Low-Income and Low-Credit Individuals 'Bitten by a Snake'

The article discusses the significant interest rate disparities between bank loans and second-tier financial institutions for low-credit borrowers in South Korea.

Feb 7 โ€ข 00:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Ecobank profit jumps 29% to N950bn

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated reported a 29% increase in profit after tax for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, reaching N950.0 billion, primarily due to growth in interest income and non-interest revenue.

Feb 7 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Last Year's Net Profit of the Four Major Financial Institutions Ranges From 3.1 Trillion to 5.8 Trillion Won, Increasing by 1.8% to 15.1% Compared to the Previous Year

The net profit of South Korea's four major financial holdings last year reached between 3.1 trillion to 5.8 trillion won, driven by increased interest income from household and corporate loans along with gains from a booming stock market, marking a year-on-year growth of 1.8% to 15.1%.

Feb 6 โ€ข 08:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Cezary Kochalski: The Essence of Profit or Loss of the Central Bank

The financial result of the central bank is determined by the difference between revenues and costs, influenced by interest income, financial operations, and the bank's operational costs.

Feb 6 โ€ข 04:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Sterling HoldCo profit soars 99% to N90.7bn in 2025

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc reported a remarkable 99% increase in profit before tax, reaching โ‚ฆ90.7 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, driven by growth in interest income and fee-based revenue.

Feb 5 โ€ข 19:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Banks earned a lot last year

Norwegian banks reported an after-tax profit of 99.5 billion NOK for the previous year, an increase of 7 billion NOK from the year before, with a rise in net interest income and total credit losses.

Feb 5 โ€ข 09:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Danske Bank's profit falls slightly, but fee income rises

Danske Bank reported a slight decline in profits and interest income in 2025, while fee income has increased, highlighting the bank's strong performance in Denmark.

Feb 5 โ€ข 06:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Wema Bank sees profit jump 124% to N193bn

Wema Bank Plc reported a profit of N193.19 billion for the 2025 financial year, a 124% increase from the previous year, driven by growth in interest income and an expansion in customer deposits.

Feb 5 โ€ข 00:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Sterlingโ€™s Q4 income dips to N16.34bn

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc saw a 23.8% drop in its Q4 profit to N16.34 billion compared to the previous year, attributed to increased credit loss expenses and operating costs despite a rise in interest income.

Feb 5 โ€ข 00:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต NHK News (JP)
National & Local

Three major financial groups report over 1 trillion yen in final profits in 9 months

Three major Japanese financial groups announced that their final profits exceeded 1 trillion yen each for the nine-month period ending in December, driven by increased interest income from loans due to rising interest rates.

Feb 4 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fies has open registrations for 2026; learn how to take advantage without falling into traps

The Brazilian Ministry of Education opens registrations for the Fies program, which offers interest-free loans for students with a family income of up to three minimum wages per person, starting on June 3, 2026.

Feb 3 โ€ข 09:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

A new cycle of interest rate cuts may increase appetite for the stock market and fixed-income securities

The financial market consensus forecasts a decline in the Selic rate by 2026, with projections indicating a drop from 15% to 12.25% per annum, potentially benefiting indebted companies and altering the investment landscape.

Feb 2 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Moodyโ€™s: Greek Banks Stronger than Other European Banks โ€“ Strategies for 2026-2028

Moodyโ€™s reports that Greek banks are better positioned than their European counterparts, forecasting a credit growth of 8%-10% and stable net interest income, indicating a strong preparation for the next economic cycle.

Jan 15 โ€ข 11:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

Treasury Still Owes Tax Returns to 388,207 Taxpayers: Causes and Costs

The Spanish Tax Agency is required to pay interest on tax returns owed to 388,207 taxpayers as of the start of 2026, amidst a backdrop of fiscal policy pushing low-income earners to declare their income tax.

Jan 2 โ€ข 14:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Interest, Minimum Wage, Citizen Money โ€“ What Changes in 2026

The article outlines key changes in Germany regarding interest rates, minimum wage, and citizen income that will take effect in 2026.

Dec 28 โ€ข 07:27 UTC

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