French Banks Diverge

Israeli Right, Pushing to Annex West Bank, Sees Allies in Trump’s Picks

Arab Americans and liberal Jewish voters, however, have ample reason to fear the naming of pro-settlement, pro-Netanyahu officials to top foreign policy posts in the new administration.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

UK must rebuild post-Brexit relations with EU, says Bank of England boss

Governor Andrew Bailey delivers his strongest comments yet on the UK's departure from the EU.

World Bank says war in Lebanon has caused billions in losses

World - Yahoo News - November 14

What the Mike Huckabee pick could signal for the West Bank

The West Bank has seen escalating violence since Oct. 7, with Israeli soldiers pursuing militants in residential areas and Jewish settlers mounting attacks on Palestinians in land grabs. Elizabeth ...

World - CBS News - November 14

How Trump will transform banking regulation — even with Powell at the Fed

Regulatory change takes time, but Trump can make several moves immediately to gain control of bank supervision and M&A approval.

Business - MarketWatch - November 16

11 bank stocks trading at low valuations, even after Trump bump

Bank stocks have had quite a run following Donald Trump’s election to a second term as president. But investors need to ask themselves whether or not some of stocks are trading too high.

Business - MarketWatch - November 16

Bank of Mum and Dad: why we all now live in an ‘inheritocracy’

Family wealth dictates our life choices. So is the Bank of Mum and Dad now behind so many of society’s growing inequalities?. You know the Bank of Mum and Dad when you see it: it’s your friend who ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

The yawning investability gap between US banks and UK peers

British lenders face a competitive threat from Trump’s plans for regulatory bonfires

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Brazil development bank signs deal with AIIB for nearly $3 billion in investments

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

Family of U.S. activist killed in West Bank still demanding answers

The sister of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, an American activist killed in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, says her idealistic vision of the U.S. has been shattered.

U.S. hits Israeli settler group with sanctions over West Bank violence

The United States imposed sanctions on an Israeli settler group it accused of helping perpetrate violence in the occupied West Bank.

Bangladesh tycoon says Singapore citizenship is a shield against central bank ‘intimidation’

Mohammed Saiful Alam considers international arbitration over accusations he siphoned money out of banking sector

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

‘Total oppression’: West Bank children being killed at unprecedented rate

Huge rise in attacks by Israeli settlers and soldiers killed 171 children in year after 7 October. Mohammad was 12, a football-mad teenager who spent his days dreaming of a career on the pitch and ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

ECB must commit to faster rate cuts, says Bank of Italy governor

Fabio Panetta sees risk of inflation falling ‘well below’ central bank’s 2% target amid stagnant demand

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Will Israel annex the occupied West Bank after Trump takes office?

A senior Israeli official has said openly that the West Bank should become part of Israel, not a future Palestine. Could it happen under Trump?

JPMorgan’s Chase UK bank launches first credit card

Digital-only bank makes first foray into lending after amassing more than £20bn in deposits

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Student loan servicers are pulling incorrect payments from borrowers' bank accounts, consumer protection bureau says

Lenders often encourage federal student loan borrowers to sign up for automatic payments. But a new report shows the decision can backfire.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Student loan servicers are pulling incorrect payments from borrowers' bank accounts

Lenders often encourage federal student loan borrowers to enroll in automatic payments.

Trump’s tariff plan would put US on path to ‘crony capitalism’, Griffin says

Founder of hedge fund Citadel also floats possibility of selling minority stake in firm to outside investors

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Three Bank of America bankers in India depart over alleged client tips

US bank conducting internal investigation into ‘front running’ of deals

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

China’s banking system is still suffering whiplash from its pandemic-era practices

Misuse of loans and an ongoing real-estate crisis are pushing up default rates and exposing weaknesses in banks’ lending practices.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

West Bank Settlement Supporters Have Big Hopes for Trump’s Presidency

As Donald J. Trump nominates staunch supporters of Israel to key positions, advocacy groups are taking aim at the departing administration's policies.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

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