Banking
Westpac Cuts Longer Home Loan Rates After Dovish RBNZ Review
Westpac New Zealand cut its longer-term fixed home loan rates, effective February 23, following a dovish Reserve Bank OCR review. This move positions its three-year rate below 5%.
AMP Shares Plunge Despite Robust 2025 Financial Performance
AMP Limited’s stock fell by nearly 30% on February 12, 2026, immediately following the announcement of a 21% increase in underlying net profit for the second half of 2025, sparking investor concerns over future growth.
DBS Shares Fall as Q4 Profit Misses Expectations, Halting Recent Rally
DBS Group Holdings saw its shares drop after reporting fourth-quarter net profit below analyst forecasts, bringing an end to its recent rally and raising questions about future growth.
OCBC Shares Slip Ahead of Crucial Full-Year Results
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) shares saw a modest decline on Friday, February 7, 2026, as investors keenly await the bank’s full-year 2025 financial results and an initial read on new CEO Tan Teck Long’s strategic direction.
SBI Unveils CHAKRA for Sunrise Sectors Amidst February Service Revisions
India’s largest state-owned lender, State Bank of India (SBI), has launched ‘CHAKRA,’ a Centre of Excellence to finance the nation’s rapidly developing ‘sunrise sectors.’ This strategic move, announced on January 31, 2026, positions SBI at the forefront of India’s economic…
Mahesh Aditya to Lead Santander UK Amid Key Integration
Santander UK has announced Mahesh Aditya as its new CEO, effective March 1, 2026, tasked with overseeing the complex integration of TSB.
Westpac Adjusts Home Loan Rates Amid Rising Funding Costs
Westpac New Zealand has announced significant adjustments to its home loan rates, increasing most standard and special fixed terms while cutting its six-month rate, effective February 2, 2026. The move reflects rising wholesale interest rates and broader economic pressures.
Commonwealth Bank Faces Widespread Online Outage, Disrupting Australian Services
Hundreds of Commonwealth Bank of Australia customers reported significant disruptions to online banking and ATM services on January 28, 2026, marking a recurring challenge for the nation’s financial digital infrastructure.
Deutsche Bank Offices Searched in Money Laundering Probe, Reports Record CLO Year
German police searched Deutsche Bank offices as part of a money laundering probe on January 28, 2026, even as the bank released an optimistic report detailing record-breaking Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) activity in 2025 and a cautious outlook for 2026.
CommBank App and NetBank Outage Hits Customers Amid Rate Hike Speculation
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CommBank) faced a significant outage of its mobile app and NetBank services for some customers late Wednesday, January 28, 2026, coinciding with market speculation over an interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia.
UOB Shares Hit All-Time Highs Amid Renewed Investor Confidence and Strategic Capital Moves
United Overseas Bank (UOB) shares surged to new record highs, driving Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI) to an all-time peak, fueled by positive analyst upgrades, Singapore’s robust economic outlook, and a significant AUD2 billion senior unsecured note issuance.
Nationwide Secures Top UK Banking Honor, Offers £175 Switch Bonus
Nationwide Building Society has been recognized as Britain’s Most Admired Company in Retail Banking for 2025, while also reintroducing a £175 cash incentive for new customers, underscoring its dual strategy of reputation and member benefits.
Barclays Share Price in 2026: Performance, Forecasts, and What Investors Need to Know
Barclays share price soared 77% in 2025, but faces new challenges as interest rates drop in 2026. Discover expert analysis on its future prospects, valuation, and income potential compared to Lloyds.
Lloyds Share Price in 2026: Outlook, Risks, and Opportunities After a Record Year
Lloyds Banking Group’s share price soared in 2025, making it a top FTSE 100 performer. But as 2026 unfolds, investors face mixed signals amid economic uncertainty, rising digital competition, and valuation concerns.
Yorkshire Building Society Urges Savers: £5,001+ in UK Bank Accounts Means Lost Interest
Yorkshire Building Society warns millions of UK savers: keeping over £5,001 in current accounts means missing out on billions in potential interest. New research reveals widespread financial stress and falling festive spending as Britons fail to move idle funds into…