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Bank of America chief sees economic strength ahead, even as consumer confidence slumps
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan says he's feeling good about where the U.S. economy is headed -- even if consumers don't quite feel the…
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South Korea central bank to assess incoming data to decide whether and when to lower rates
South Korea’s central bank will decide whether and when to implement any further interest rate cuts next year based on a comprehensive…
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Australia central bank saw risk of rate rise in 2026 to contain inflation
Core inflation rose to 3.3 per cent in October, taking it further above the RBA’s target band of 2 per cent to 3 per cent Australia’s…
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HSBC hires ex-Citi executive Ida Liu to lead its private bank
HSBC Holdings has hired former Citigroup executive Ida Liu to run its global private banking business, according to people familiar with…
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AI likely to displace jobs, says Bank of England governor
The widespread adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is "likely" to displace people from jobs in a similar way seen during the…
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Bank of Japan hikes interest rates to 30-year-high of 0.75%
THE Bank of Japan on Friday hiked interest rates to 0.75 per cent, marking the first increase since January and its highest level in 30…
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Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 30-year high, signals more hikes
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised interest rates on Friday (Dec 19) to levels unseen in three decades and signalled its readiness for further…
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Bank of England lowers rates after tight vote but signals caution about further cuts
Five MPC members vote to lower the benchmark rate for the fourth time in 2025 to 3.75% The Bank of England (BOE) cut interest rates on…
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Thai central bank proposes controls on gold trade, ready to cut rates further
The Thai central bank is calling on the finance ministry to control gold trading after a surge in transactions helped drive up the value…
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OCBC users hit by short-lived mobile and online log-in error; bank says issue resolved
OCBC digital users are now able to access mobile and online banking services, following a short-lived outage on Thursday (Dec 18) morning.…
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Six Canadian MPs denied entry by Israel to the occupied West Bank
Nadine Yousif,Senior Canada reporterand James FitzGerald Six Canadian members of parliament, along with a delegation of 24 other people,…
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South Korea central bank sees upside inflation risk with a weaker won
South Korea’s central bank said on Wednesday (Dec 17) that headline inflation in 2026 could exceed earlier forecasts, if the won stays at…
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Thai central bank cuts policy rate by 25 bps, as expected
The reduction is the fifth since October 2024, with rates down by a total of 125 basis points Thailand’s central bank cut its key interest…
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Bank Indonesia keeps rates steady, focuses on rupiah stability
The bank also leaves its deposit and lending rates unchanged at 3.75% and 5.50%, respectively Indonesia’s central bank held its policy…
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SBI Shinsei Bank to debut after second-biggest Japan IPO of 2025
SBI Shinsei Bank will start trading in Tokyo on Wednesday after raising 322 billion yen (S$2.7 billion) in Japan’s second-biggest initial…
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RBNZ expects new bank capital requirements to lower rates
New Zealand’s central bank is reducing capital requirements for lenders and expects that to benefit consumers through lower interest rates…
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Thai central bank is 'taking action' on baht, worried by rapid rise
Thailand’s central bank has taken action to tackle the appreciation of the baht, governor Vitai Ratanakorn said on Tuesday (Dec 16). It is…
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PayPal applies to become a bank as US loosens regulatory reins
The application comes on the heels of a number of cryptocurrency firms gaining preliminary regulatory approval to become banks last week…
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German regulator orders oversight, limits on GIC-backed online bank N26
Germany’s financial regulator BaFin on Monday (Dec 15) announced stricter oversight of Berlin-based online bank N26, including limits on…
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HSBC’s US$13.6 billion buyout proposal wins Hang Seng Bank board committee’s nod
Debt-laden property developers in Hong Kong and their creditors are set to face intensifying financial pressure next year Hong Kong’s Hang…
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‘Not meant to make a big statement’: JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon on why the bank has shelled out US$4 billion on New York HQ
It’s about the belief in building great spaces for employees in the US, Europe, Asia and elsewhere, says the CEO in exclusive interview…
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Luxury Gifts Under $50 That’ll Impress Anyone (Without Breaking The Bank)
We've sourced the best affordable luxury gifts for everyone on your list, whether they're a homebody who lives in waffle robes and cozy…
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In Depth: China bad-debt managers’ bet on bank stocks could backfire
A NEW player has emerged in the boardrooms of China’s major banks: the “Big Four” state-owned asset management companies (AMCs) created to…
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Philippine central bank chief tempers hawkish view, sees one more cut
PHILIPPINE central bank Governor Eli Remolona said monetary authorities may cut the benchmark interest rate one more time in the current…