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Oaktree-backed bank under court administration over mafia-linked loans
Milan prosecutor says there is evidence of state-guaranteed loans given to businesses connected to organised crimeWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
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BlackRock leads opposition to new US limits on bank ownership
A proposal by regulators requires passive investment funds to seek approval when holdings hit 10%Business - Financial Times - October 24 -
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Russia's central bank raises key rate to 21% to rein in higher-than-forecast inflation
Russia's central bank on Friday raised its key interest rate by 200 basis points to 21%, citing higher-than-forecast consumer price increases.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
In key swing states, the lines at food banks are growing longer
Across the rural communities and industrial towns of western Michigan, semitrucks hauling thousands of pounds of food are pulling up to church parking lots and community centers where growing lines ...Politics - NBC News - October 26 -
Banks and regulators warn of rise in ‘quishing’ QR code scams
HSBC, Santander and the US Federal Trade Commission concerned over email attacks that bypass cyber-defencesBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
US leads efforts to keep lifeline for West Bank lenders open
Yellen warns Netanyahu of ‘economic catastrophe’ if Israel refuses to extend waiver for Palestine banksBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
Heritage Foundation: the rightwing ‘Project 2025’ think-tank banking on Trump
Republican candidate now seeks to distance himself from controversial group and its manifestoWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Petrol and food prices will fall thanks to oil glut, says World Bank
Downward trend in oil price from higher production, falling demand in China and clean energy to continue. Business live – latest updates Petrol and food prices will fall over the next two ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Former bank boss in Latvia jailed for ordering killing of whistleblower
LPB Bank owner Mihails Ulmans sentenced to 15 years over hit on lawyer who suspected money-launderingBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
Deteriorating Loans Stress Regional Banks’ Office Building Portfolios
The commercial real estate borrowing crisis hasn’t gone away, as shown by about a dozen mid-sized banks reporting a rise in missed payments from commercial real estate borrowers.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
JPMorgan Chase Sues Four Customers for Bank Fraud Seen in Viral TikToks
The people deposited fake checks and withdrew large sums from Chase ATMs, the lawsuits said.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29 -
Swiss bank UBS smashes third-quarter expectations with $1.4 billion in profit
Swiss banking titan UBS on Wednesday posted a large profit beat, after completing its first wave of client migrations following its integration of collapsed domestic rival Credit Suisse.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Harvey Schwartz and Peter Mandelson quit Bank of London board
Departures including that of former chief executive Anthony Watson are the latest setback for troubled fintechBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
This bank account is paying 5.25% right now as interest rates surge
Big rises in yields in recent weeks are good for savers.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Closure of UK inheritance tax ‘loophole’ to penalise estates of wealthy pensioners
Experts say big tax bills could result from Rachel Reeves’ move in the BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Bank of Japan holds rates but signals normalisation still on track
Political uncertainty following election upset raises risks of abrupt policy shifts, warn analystsWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Switzerland is now flirting with deflation, causing a dilemma for its central bank
Switzerland could be at risk of slipping into deflationary territory next year as a stronger Swiss franc dogs policymakers' efforts to get a handle on prices.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
BNP Paribas Investment Bank Growth Offsets Retail Weakness
BNP Paribas reported a rise in third-quarter earnings that was in line with market expectations, as growth in its investment bank offset softness in its domestic retail business.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
‘Not just a museum’: Kenya’s seed bank offers unexpected lifeline for farmers
Set up to conserve traditional seeds, the Genetic Resources Research Institute is now helping smallholders diversify with crops resilient to the rapid changes in climate. On a winding road in the ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Danske Bank Lifts Guidance After Net Profit Tops Hopes
The Copenhagen-based bank raised its full-year net profit forecast after reporting a market-beating figure for the third quarter.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Lebanon's detained former central bank governor faces new corruption charge
A Lebanese judge has charged the country’s detained former central bank governor with illicit enrichment and issued an arrest warrantWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
Destructive Israeli Raid in West Bank Kills 5, Palestinians Say
The Israeli military said its soldiers had engaged in close combat in the Nur Shams area of the occupied territory.World - The New York Times - November 1
