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Pakistan human milk banks allowed with conditions
The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has conditionally approved the establishment of human milk banks in Pakistan, stressing that such institutions should only function under strict legislation to prevent misuse and ensure compliance with Islamic...

Local Lookout: ICE inducts 25 deputies | Shutdown shorts tourists on TP | Park County banks on outdoor rec
ICE inducts 25 Laramie County deputies to enforce immigration Wyoming Tribune Eagle After completing a 40-hour training, 25 Laramie County Sheriff’s Office deputies are certified to enforce federal immigration laws and assist Immigration and...

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...

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...

GCC banking sector remains resilient with strong HI performance
MUSCAT: Banks across the Gulf region maintained a strong performance in the first half of the year, with sustained profitability, asset quality, and capitalization all improving. The sector continues to demonstrate resilience even as monetary...

Some of UK’s biggest banks ‘investing ever larger sums into fossil fuels’

New concrete battery delivers 10x energy boost, turns buildings into giant power banks
Concrete has long built our cities, but researchers now see it as a future power source, too. A new form of electron-conducting carbon concrete, or ec3, can store and release electricity. The breakthrough from MIT scientists shows how everyday...

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...

Which Wall Street Banks Loved Pedo Jeffrey Epstein As Much As His BFF Trump Loved Him? These Did!
Pour a cup of tea, the Wall Street Journal’s got more Epstein File drip drips! Looks like they’re still putting out BORING Epstein stories, in spite of how President Donald J. Trump is currently suing Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch’s Wall Street...

Helton recognized among Coldwell Banker’s top Southland agents
Pat Helton Pat Helton, a broker associate with Coldwell Banker Realty, has been named among the Top 100 agents in the Greater Los Angeles area for 2025. Helton has worked in real estate for more than 40 years and focuses on properties in Thousand...

Nigel Baptiste Appointed President Of The Bankers Association Of T&T (BATT)
The Bankers Association of Trinidad and Tobago (BATT) extends congratulations to Mr. Nigel Baptiste on his appointment as President of the Association, effective August 14th, 2025. Mr. Baptiste, President & Managing Director of Republic Bank...

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...

Understanding the New De-Banking Executive Order
Summary: Situation Overview: On August 7, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (the “Order”) entitled “Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans”, which has implications for retail and institutional fair lending practices. What: The...

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...

Banks hunt for 'debanked' Republicans in Trump crackdown
Key Insight: Financial institutions face a tight Dec. 5 compliance deadline to identify and remediate people and companies that had accounts shut. What's at Stake: Bankers are adamant that they do not deny banking services to anyone, and are...

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...