Banking
Egypt-UAE Banking Ties Tested by US Sanctions Threat
Explore how escalating US sanctions threats against Banque Misr UAE are impacting investment flows, financial relations, and cross-border banking ties between Egypt and the UAE.
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Paraguay Central Bank Pays $644M to Ueno Depositors
The digital lender's collapse leaves deposit insurance under strain as payouts begin for 1.8 million clients.
Banking
Why European Central Banks Want Their Gold Back
European central banks are accelerating gold repatriation from U.S. vaults amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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Active Wealth Management in a Changing Global Economy
Abdulla Hashim A M Al-Sada, Senior Executive Vice President, Group Asset and Wealth Management, at QNB Group, explains that as GCC wealth expands and investment choices multiply, global diversification, active management and disciplined stewardship are becoming essential to preserving wealth and creating value across generations.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Paraguay Bank Collapse Tests LatAm’s Credibility
The failure of a Paraguayan digital bank that toppled a president is the starkest of several warning signs of eroding market trust.
Banking
Cautious Bank Outlook Weighs on Stocks Despite Strong Earnings
Despite strong Q3 profits, major banks warn of 2027 headwinds from data center debt and credit risks, weighing on bank stock sentiment.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Paraguay Lawmakers Reject Peña’s Resignation, Seek Impeachment
The collapse of Ueno Bank sparked an impeachment crisis for Paraguay President Santiago Peña, whose family had ties to the digital lender.
Banking
US Bank Failures Pile Up — Is It Just Noise?
The FDIC took over six U.S. banks in 2026, reviving debates over systemic risk, rising interest rates, and commercial real estate losses.
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Custody Evolution in the Era of Asset Convergence
As investor demand for digital asset exposure increases, so do the demands on custodians. DBS’ Group Head of Financial Institutions, Securities & Fiduciary Services, Global Transaction Services, Ee Fong Soh, shares how the bank supports clients in the new reality of traditional and digital asset coexistence.
Banking
Cross-Border Payments Adapt to the Gig Economy
As remote talent surges globally, legacy banking is giving way to instant, borderless payouts.
Banking
East Africa’s Banking Race Fuels Wider Expansion
Pan-African banks like Nedbank expand into East Africa for scale, but entrenched domestic lenders in Kenya stand ready to defend their turf.
Banking
Why Bank of America’s AML Failure Is a Wall Street Warning
Bank of America's AML fine exposes aging compliance systems across banking. Industry experts break down the counterparty risks.
Banking
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the IMF Meetings …
During the IMF meetings in Bangkok, a routine search for lunch turned into a front-row seat to local protests.
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Techcombank Doubles Down on AI and Talent to Drive Vietnam’s New Growth Phase
As Vietnam’s economy evolves towards a more digital, affluent and capital intensive future, Techcombank is investing heavily in AI, data and talent to expand beyond traditional banking. CEO Dr Jens Lottner explains how the bank is positioning itself at the centre of this next phase of growth – across wealth management, infrastructure financing and capital markets.
Banking
US Banks’ Urge to Merge
U.S. bank M&A is surging as regulatory rollbacks shorten deal approval times, prompting major consolidations across the banking industry.