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Private equity firms step up plans to edge banks out of low-risk lending
Apollo issues record $40bn of loans in the first quarter, mirroring growth at rivals including KKR and BlackstoneFinancial Times - Business -
Standard Chartered posted a rise in first-quarter net profit due to higher trading income, despite lower earnings from the bank's lending business.
Standard Chartered posted a rise in first-quarter net profit due to higher trading income, despite lower earnings from the bank’s lending business.The Wall Street Journal - World -
TD Bank’s stock drop on money-laundering probe overblown says KBW analyst, but Jefferies is not so sure
Jefferies cuts TD’s price target on fears of a “lost decade” while KBW reiterates outperform rating in more bullish stance.MarketWatch - Business -
Norges Bank Holds Rates, Hints at Later Cut
Norway’s central bank held its key policy rate at 4.5% and reiterated that it was likely to stay at that level for some time, as high wage growth and a weak krone keep inflation elevated.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bank holiday weather: Will it be warm or wet?
It's been warming up this week but could rain spoil your plans for the long weekend?BBC News - Top stories -
Danske Bank Outlook on Track as Demand Sustained
Danske Bank backed its full-year guidance after reporting in-line first-quarter earnings on good demand for its products, efficiency gains and strong credit quality.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Weaker-Than-Expected Payrolls Push Down Dollar
The dollar fell in a week when the Fed was perceived as not too hawkish—after Chair Powell kept a rate hike off the table— and payrolls surprised to the downside, for a change.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Cryptofinance: Stablecoins encroach on shadow banking system
Plus, CZ gets four months and outflows from bitcoin ETFsFinancial Times - World - Crypto -
Danske Bank Outlook on Track as Demand Sustained
Danske Bank backed its full-year guidance after reporting in-line first-quarter earnings on good demand for its products, efficiency gains and strong credit quality.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
How divided is the Bank of England’s policy committee?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - World -
House prices stagnate as mortgage rates increase
Mortgage deals have been rising as expectations of an imminent interest rate cut fade.BBC News - Top stories - Mortgage -
Agustín Carstens: ‘the Basel regime has been very good for the banks’
The BIS head on making global banking betterFinancial Times - World -
Texas Ban on 'Woke' Banks Opens Door for Smaller Firms
The political conflict over socially conscious finance has Wall Street heavyweights pulling back in Texas, the nation’s top issuer of state and local debt, with $42 billion last year.The Wall Street Journal - World - Texas -
Investors Were Burned by European Banks for Years---Until Now
After years in the doldrums, European banks have cleaned up their balance sheets. The result: Stock prices have surged.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Israeli forces kill five people in raid near West Bank’s Tulkarm
Hamas confirms four of five people killed during raid in village of Deir al-Ghusun were from its armed wing. Middle East crisis – live updatesIsraeli forces killed five Palestinians in an overnight raid in a village near the city of Tulkarm in the ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Bank Indonesia ‘ready for the worst’ in face of hawkish Fed and currency volatility
Senior monetary official says central bank prepared to do more after intervening to shore up rupiahFinancial Times - World -
Citi sees ‘coiled spring’ for bank stocks, with Hancock Whitney in the spotlight
Citi analyst Ben Gerlinger sees bank stock as “attractive” for significant gains over the summer.MarketWatch - Business -
UBS Stock Rallies After Bank Swings Back to Profit
Earnings remain center stage with no major economic data scheduled in coming days. Walt Disney is expected to announce its results later today.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Economic Slowdown Is Finally Here. Welcome It.
The services sector has cooled as consumers have pulled back, putting rate cuts back on the table.The Wall Street Journal - World