Banking

UniCredit Raises Stake In Commerzbank To 28%: A Bold Takeover Bid Unfolds

UniCredit, one of Italy’s leading banks, has made a bold move to strengthen its position in the European banking lands...

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Barclays' Legal Battle: The Risks Of Losing The Car Loan Compensation Case

Barclays is facing significant challenges after losing a high-profile court case regarding compensation claims linked to... Read more

HSBC Faces Lawsuit Over 'Systemic Failures' To Protect Customers From Scams, Says Australian Regulator

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has launched a lawsuit against HSBC, alleging widespread and... Read more

Banking Sector Rebounds: Supreme Court Appeal Injects Optimism Amid Legal Uncertainty

The UK Supreme Court’s recent decision to hear an appeal on car loans has sparked a surge in bank shares, restoring a ... Read more

Credit Suisse Fallout: AllianceBernstein Joins Fight Against Swiss Debt Ruling

The sudden collapse of Credit Suisse and its emergency acquisition by UBS has sent shockwaves through the financial worl... Read more

The Return Of Credit Risk Transfers: Wall Street's New Favorite Strategy?

Wall Street is once again embracing a familiar strategy: credit risk transfers (CRTs). These financial instruments, desi... Read more

HSBC Leadership Shakeup: What The Restructuring Means For Private Banking

HSBC has announced significant leadership changes within its private banking division as part of a broader restructuring... Read more

New Bonus Rules: A Boon For Bankers, A Headache For Banks

The city’s revised bonus rules for bankers have sparked widespread debate within the financial sector. On the surface,... Read more

Mastercard's £200 Million Settlement: What It Means For UK Consumers

Mastercard has reached a £200 million settlement to resolve allegations of overcharging fees that affected 46 million c... Read more

Bank Of England Flags Systemic Risks From Non-Bank Investors In Financial Turmoil

The Bank of England (BoE) has issued a stark warning about the systemic risks posed by non-bank financial institutions d... Read more

Banking Consolidation In Italy: UniCredit's Bid Sparks Political Debate

UniCredit’s takeover bid for Banco BPM has stirred significant debate within Italy, highlighting tensions between priv... Read more

The Rouble's Fall: How US Sanctions On Gazprombank Are Reshaping Russia's Economy

Russia’s rouble has hit a major low, sinking to 107 against the dollar for the first time since March 2022 and reachin... Read more

Banking In Europe: Why Collaboration Is The Key To Competing Globally

Europe’s banking sector is at a crossroads. Despite its long history and robust institutions, the region’s financial... Read more

CBDCs Vs. Tech Giants: Can Central Banks Win The Payment Wars?

The growing dominance of tech giants like Alibaba, Google, and Meta in the global payment ecosystem has raised significa... Read more

Citigroup's Promotion Cuts: A Bold Move To Reshape Its Corporate Culture

Citigroup recently announced a dramatic reduction in employee promotions, cutting the number of pay and title increases ... Read more