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Bank credit in US dollars in Argentina has reached record levels, exceeding US$20 billion, with a significant increase during Javier Milei's administration.

Erste Group's acquisition of Santander Bank Poland represents a significant milestone in its expansion strategy, aiming to enhance its market position within the region.

Banco Santander is strengthening its presence in the US by acquiring Webster Financial and maintaining shareholder remuneration, following a period of record profits and improved stock performance.

The European Central Bank has imposed fines totaling approximately 12.2 million euros on J.P. Morgan for underreporting risk-weighted assets.

JP Morgan Chase is set to open over 160 branches across more than 30 U.S. states in 2026, reflecting a significant investment in physical banking services.

The Federal Reserve is set to relax capital requirements for US banks to encourage more mortgage lending amid concerns about credit moving out of the banking system.

The article explores how Deutsche Bank prioritized financial gains by courting convicted sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein and other wealthy clients, ignoring serious moral concerns regarding Epstein's criminal history.

On February 11, 2026, the interbank exchange rate for the US dollar against the Mexican peso is reported at 17.20 pesos per dollar, showing a slight gain amid the dollar's recent fluctuation.

Santander awaits approval from US federal agencies, including oversight by Trump, for its acquisition of Webster Bank.

The head of a major European bank consortium has called for the EU to urgently reduce its reliance on US payment systems like Visa and Mastercard.

Chinese banks are advised against purchasing American debt, a move that could have significant implications for US-China financial relations.

The head of the European Payments Initiative emphasizes the urgency of establishing a payment system independent from US companies like Visa and Mastercard due to rising dependency and geopolitical risks.

Chinese regulatory authorities are signaling increased caution to the banking system, asking for a reduction in exposure to US Treasury bonds.

U.S. banks will temporarily close all their physical branches for 24 hours in February to observe a federal holiday.

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.

Ana Botín, president of Banco Santander, emphasizes the US market's attractiveness for banking following their acquisition of Webster; she states the bank will not pursue further acquisitions or sales as they have the necessary scale in all their operating countries.

Banco Santander is acquiring Webster Bank for $12.2 billion, aiming to expand its operations in the United States and generate $800 million in cost synergies.

The article discusses the closure of accounts of the Rote Hilfe and the DKP by banks in Germany, which they believe is linked to US sanctions, raising concerns about the implications for civil society.

The 'Clarity Act' draft restricts interest payments on stablecoins, sparking outrage in the digital sector and halting its approval in the Senate.

Scott Ritter, a former US Marine Corps intelligence officer and critic of US foreign policy, claims he was ‘de-banked’ likely due to pressure from federal authorities.

Central bankers from around the world, including the Bank of England's Andrew Bailey, express support for US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell amidst his conflict with President Trump.

U.S. bank stocks, including American Express and JP Morgan, have seen significant declines after Trump announced a plan to limit interest rates on credit cards.

Citizens report numerous ways banks discourage them from opening accounts following the new law on free accounts, potentially making banking transactions more expensive instead of less as intended.

Citic Securities led the Asia-Pacific investment banking sector with US$1.45 billion in fees, representing a 29% increase from the previous year.

Citigroup announced it will incur significant losses from the sale of its remaining business in Russia, with the estimated cost of exiting the market being $170 million.