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A private bank in Argentina has reduced its mortgage interest rates by nearly 10 percentage points specifically for independent workers, benefiting monotributistas who face tougher credit conditions compared to salaried employees.

The article discusses the salaries of bank presidents in Poland in 2025, revealing who earns the most and the differences between private and state banks.

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.

Argentina has become the first country in Latin America to gain access to an extraregional strain bank for foot-and-mouth disease following a public-private cooperation agreement.

Deutsche Bank has reported a 6% increase in its private credit portfolio but warns of potential risks associated with the sector.

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

Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has granted a request from bank executive Daniel Vorcaro's defense, allowing private conversations between him and his attorneys without audio or video recording.

Government and World Bank officials urge increased private supply participation in the fuelwood chain to support refugees in Kyangwali.

The Brazilian government’s CGU will investigate two central bank officials linked to criminal charges for their involvement with the private banking consultant Vorcaro.

The defense of Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Master bank, has denied allegations leading to his preventive arrest by federal authorities in Brazil.

A Brazilian Supreme Court decision reveals that Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, paid former Central Bank officials for consulting services.

Supervielle becomes the first private bank in Argentina to facilitate dollar deposits under the newly enacted Tax Innocence Law, enhancing its investment options with competitive yields.

Lithuania's central bank has issued a cryptocurrency service provider license to Micar Assets, enabling the company to offer various crypto services to private and corporate clients.

U.S. bank stocks have dropped significantly due to fears of layoffs linked to AI advancements and problems in the private credit market.

A private bank in Argentina has significantly reduced its mortgage interest rate amid uncertainty in the housing loan market.

Private sector deposits in Greece decreased by 5.18 billion euros in January 2026, reflecting a concerning trend in the banking sector as more funds are withdrawn compared to previous months.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced the benchmark interest rate to 26.5%, which the Organised Private Sector considers a modest yet positive signal for the economy.

The Argentine government made efforts to break Banco Nación's monopoly on state salary payments, but only one ministry switched to a private bank for salary disbursement.

In Begusarai, Bihar, a bank employee was found dead under suspicious circumstances, leading to an accusation from his father against his wife for murder.

Private banks in Ecuador will provide limited services during the carnival holiday, ensuring customers can perform various transactions via ATMs, non-bank correspondents, and digital banking.

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, emphasizes the necessity of public-private partnerships for Nigeria’s sustainable growth and macroeconomic stability.

The Central Bank of Kenya has reduced its benchmark lending rate to stimulate credit to the private sector and support economic growth.

Following a significant bank robbery in Gelsenkirchen, demand for private safes has increased as customers reconsider the security of bank vaults versus personal safes.

The United States recently deported Palestinians to the West Bank on two private flights, which has raised concerns given the political implications of the action and the connections to entities close to the Trump administration.

The Bank of Brasília (BRB) submitted a 'Capital Plan' to the Central Bank to strengthen its assets, presented by BRB President Nelson Antônio de Souza, during a private meeting.

ICE has transported Palestinian men back to the West Bank using a private jet owned by a friend of Donald Trump, leaving them disoriented and cold at a checkpoint.

In 2009, convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein expressed interest in purchasing Sal. Oppenheim private bank before it was acquired by Deutsche Bank, highlighting deep business connections between Epstein and Deutsche Bank, according to investigative reporter Max Skowronek.

Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein reportedly attempted to acquire the Cologne private bank Sal. Oppenheim in 2009 to shield his financial activities from U.S. authorities, among other reasons.

A correspondence between Ariane de Rothschild, head of the Swiss private bank Edmond de Rothschild, and Jeffrey Epstein has been uncovered, raising questions about their relationship and involving multiple meetings over five years prior to Epstein's arrest in 2019.

Israeli authorities deported eight Palestinian men to the West Bank using a private jet owned by Gil Dezer, a close friend and business partner of Donald Trump.

In the late summer of 2009, Jeffrey Epstein seemingly identified a rare business opportunity in Cologne as the financial crisis jeopardized the longstanding family-owned Sal. Oppenheim private bank, Europe's largest of its kind.

Recently released court documents from the U.S. indicate that Jeffrey Epstein received real-time insights into UK tax policy discussions and Bank of England strategy through Peter Mandelson, raising serious questions about the intertwining of private networks and public administration.

The U.S. is significantly reducing its dependence on Chinese rare earth metals and critical minerals through a new initiative called Project Vault, which combines private capital with a loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank.

China's central bank is set to lower relending rates and extend financial support to private and technology sectors, including a significant 900 billion yuan boost to these industries.

Economist Atakan Bakiskan discusses the implications of the Powell probe, stating it is not aiding ordinary Americans.