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GCC banking sector maintains powerful performance in H1
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) banking sector maintained a powerful performance in the first half of 2025, demonstrating strong profitability, asset quality, and robust capitalisation, according to the latest analysis from EY. The sector’s...

QCB Governor participates in joint meeting of GCC Ministers of Finance, Central Banks Governors with IMF Managing Director
Doha: Governor of the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani took part in the joint meeting of Their Excellencies ministers of Finance and central banks governors of the Glf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries,...

Core Banking Software Market Size to Hit USD 38.21 Billion by 2032, Surging Mobile Banking and Omnichannel Platforms Aid Growth Globally | SNS Insider
The market for core banking software is growing quickly as banks use cloud computing, AI-driven analytics, and digital transformation to enhance operations and customer satisfaction. Austin, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Core Banking...

Oct. 2 - Sen. Jim Banks wants more efficient mail delivery in Indiana
WASHINGTON, D.C. — GOP U.S. Sen. Jim Banks introduced a bipartisan bill to ensure the United States Postal Service will give certain communities in Indiana their own ZIP codes, making mail delivery clearer and more efficient. Fellow Sens. Michael...

Does the 'subscription economy' offer banks an opportunity?
Key Insight: Americans are increasingly overwhelmed by all their digital subscriptions, leaving an opening for banks to help organize and save money on them. Supporting Data: In 2022, the average U.S. consumer thought they spent $86 per month on...

Majority of consumers still using three main banks
The vast majority of consumers still use AIB, Bank of Ireland or PTSB for the bulk of their banking, but most younger customers also use Revolut, according to the Department of Finance's latest Consumer Sentiment Banking Survey. It found that 89%...

Synechron Acquires Three Firms, Creating Largest Global ServiceNow Practice in Banking and Financial Services Sector
With the additions of RapDev, Calitii and Waivgen, Synechron now leads the sector with the most comprehensive and globally scaled ServiceNow capabilities NEW YORK, LONDON and SYDNEY, Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Synechron, a leading global digital...

BSP: Banking services resume in typhoon-hit Masbate
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it coordinated with financial institutions to maintain banking service availability in Masbate after Typhoon Opong struck the province. The BSP’s Legazpi branch received a report that by Thursday noon,...

American Bankers Association relaunches consumer protection campaigns
The American Bankers Association (ABA), an organization representing the United States banking industry, relaunched two consumer protection campaigns on Wednesday that aim to help consumers and small businesses recognize and avoid fraud and scams....

Osun: Banks warned against illegal transactions on local govt funds
Byline: Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Osun State House of Assembly has warned commercial banks in the state, particularly the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Osogbo Branch, against honouring unauthorised financial instructions on local government...

Banks’ enhanced lending to deepen stock markets
RBI has also proposed to withdraw the framework introduced in 2016 that disincentivised lending by banks to specified borrowers (with credit limit from banking system of ₹10,000 crore and above). | Photo Credit: DHIRAJ SINGH The RBI move to...

Banks face 2030 architecture overhaul to remain competitive
Banks are racing to outperform a flood of new competitors, keep up with shifting regulatory requirements, and satisfy rising customer expectations. Yet few have the core technology required to meet those aspirations. Most remain locked in legacy...

Safety. Emirates: ban usage of power banks onboard of its airplanes
Using any kind of power bank is prohibited onboard Emirates’ flights, effective from today, 1 October 2025. Emirates provides in-seat charging on all aircraft, however, still recommends that customers fully charge their devices before flying,...

EXCLUSIVE: Sergio Pettis Banks on Mental Resilience as PFL Dubai “War” Fuels Title Shot
PFL Champions Series: ‘Road to Dubai’ is quickly shaping up to be a scintillating affair. On the main card, Sergio Pettis, the brother of former UFC champion Anthony Pettis, will butt heads with Dagestan export Magomed Magomedov this Friday in...

Banks profit increased by 32% to GH¢7.2 billion in June 2025
The banking industry’s profit-after-tax increased by 32.6% to GH¢7.2 billion in June 2025, the Bank of Ghana has revealed in its July 2025 Monetary Policy Report. This is compared with the 25.5% growth recorded in June 2024. The profit before tax...

Compass is set, but, for banks, M&A seas are rough
MUMBAI: Acquisition funding will require Indian lenders to build new methods of credit assessment, which would involve tackling higher-order complexities and uncertainties than the typical corporate lending to operating companies, analysts said....

Big banks are looking at this Trump law 'the wrong way,' argues CEO
Contractor Matt Banks faces ballooning 'ponzi scheme' trial

Some food banks in Ontario say changes to blue box pickup will impact their operations
As more changes to how recycling is picked up are set to take effect by January, some food banks say they are concerned that it will take money away from programs that support their communities. In 2021, the Ontario government finalized plans to...

Banking sector to see 17.7 CAGR profit over FY26-28, earnings recovery expected from Q2 FY26: Report
The Indian banking sector is set to witness earnings recovery in the second half of FY26, after a muted September quarter performance marked by margin pressure, moderate credit growth and a decline in profitability across private and public...