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πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Shogo Harato appointed as president of Kansai Mirai Bank, with the motto 'Banking common sense is the public's unconventional wisdom'

Shogo Harato has been appointed president of Kansai Mirai Bank, advocating for innovative approaches in banking.

Feb 27 β€’ 23:00 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

MitID experiencing outages

MitID is currently down, preventing access to services that require this digital identity solution.

Feb 27 β€’ 10:09 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

DF government ignored MP warning while continuing negotiations to purchase Banco Master, documents indicate

The government of the Federal District of Brazil proceeded with plans to acquire Banco Master despite warnings from the Federal Public Ministry about the risks involved in the transaction.

Feb 24 β€’ 22:20 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

DF government wants to use public properties as loan guarantees to save BRB, investigated in Master case

The government of the Federal District seeks to use public properties as collateral for loans to rescue the BrasΓ­lia Bank, which is under investigation for fraudulent activities.

Feb 24 β€’ 01:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Telephone frauds yield less money for criminals

Despite an increase in reported crimes, criminals in Sweden are earning less from frauds, phone scams, and fake SMS messages.

Feb 21 β€’ 10:36 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Transparency is an urgent remedy in the Master case crisis

The article argues for greater transparency in handling the Master case, criticizing authorities for lacking accountability amid billion-dollar scandals.

Feb 20 β€’ 01:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 19 β€’ 21:51 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

AADE: With one click, it will open the deposits

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) in Greece has introduced a new system that simplifies the process of lifting bank secrecy, expanding the scope of individuals subject to scrutiny for money laundering.

Feb 19 β€’ 07:28 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

What opens and closes during Carnival 2026 in Sul de Minas; see the operation of services

The Carnival of 2026 will affect the operation of public and private services in Sul de Minas, with municipal offices mostly closed and essential services maintained from February 16 to 18.

Feb 16 β€’ 11:43 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

PT President criticizes 'prejudgment' and 'public lynching' after Toffoli leaves Banco Master case

Edinho Silva, President of the PT, spoke out against what he called 'prejudgment' and 'public lynching' concerning the withdrawal of Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli from the Banco Master case.

Feb 16 β€’ 02:00 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

Banks announce changes to working hours on Monday and which services will not be provided

Banks in Lithuania will alter their working hours and service availability on February 16 due to the holiday, advising customers to complete payments before February 13.

Feb 12 β€’ 07:16 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival 2026: see what opens and closes during the holiday in Rio

The upcoming Carnival holiday in Rio de Janeiro will lead to altered operating hours for various services, including banks, supermarkets, and healthcare units.

Feb 11 β€’ 18:50 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Banks: 'Alarm' for new fees - Will the government intervene?

The Greek government is considering a third intervention regarding bank fees in response to new charges being instituted, which are generating public backlash.

Feb 11 β€’ 06:24 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Guinea: why does the cash shortage persist?

Guinea has been experiencing a prolonged cash shortage for eight months, impacting economic activity and public trust in the banking system.

Feb 8 β€’ 23:02 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

News from the Financial Market: The Public Prosecutor's Office Waited Three Months for Deutsche Bank Raid

The article discusses the delayed raid by the public prosecutor's office on Deutsche Bank, along with leadership changes at several financial institutions.

Feb 7 β€’ 15:58 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Treasury identifies loopholes to hide assets in bank accounts and requests measures from the Central Bank

Brazil's Ministry of Finance has identified loopholes in specific types of bank accounts that allow individuals implicated in criminal actions to hide assets, which hampers potential judicial asset seizures meant to compensate public funds.

Feb 6 β€’ 18:19 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Renan mentions violations of secrecy, Lula, and Galpolo in Senate commission about the Master

Senator Renan Calheiros announced a working group to investigate the Master Bank scandal, promising thorough oversight including document analyses and public hearings.

Feb 5 β€’ 00:59 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bank Should Take Over Via CafΓ© Shopping in Varginha After Favorable Opinion from the Public Prosecutor's Office

The judicial sale process of Via CafΓ© Shopping in Varginha has advanced to its final phase, with Bradesco Bank expected to take control of the property following a favorable opinion from the Public Prosecutor's Office.

Feb 4 β€’ 21:49 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
World

How Nubank Aims to Establish Itself in the US Banking Market

Nubank, a Brazilian fintech founded 13 years ago, is competing in the digital banking sector with a market value of $90 billion after going public in New York.

Feb 4 β€’ 07:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

BanEcuador, CFN and all public banks achieve a surge in profits in 2025

In 2025, the National Financial Corporation (CFN) reported profits of $280.2 million, while BanEcuador reached $23.4 million, indicating a significant profit surge for all public banks.

Feb 3 β€’ 17:24 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Večernji List
National & Local

Banks Announce Free Accounts for Citizens

As of January 1, 2026, banks in Croatia will implement legal changes allowing citizens to use accounts for regular income with a package of free basic banking services, clarifying recent incomplete claims in the media.

Jan 8 β€’ 11:29 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
Life & Tech

News from the Financial Sector: What Financial Investors KKR and Elliott Plan for 2026

The article discusses recruitment shifts among banks, the movement of executives to financial investors like KKR and Elliott, and identifies two book chains as potential candidates for public offerings in the evolving financial landscape.

Dec 30 β€’ 10:17 UTC

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