Banking
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Banking Security and Reward Shifts in a Volatile Global Economy
A recent bank robbery in Indiana highlights physical security challenges, while evolving reward programs reflect shifting strategies in the global financial sector.
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Global Banking Giants Report Strong Q1 Profits Amid Market Volatility
Major U.S. financial institutions including JPMorgan and Citigroup surpassed quarterly earnings expectations as trading revenue surged, even as leadership warns of ongoing geopolitical and fiscal risks.
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Monzo Enters Ireland Following US Market Exit
UK neobank Monzo has officially launched in Ireland, targeting 100,000 waitlisted users as it pivots away from its failed US expansion to focus on European growth.
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ClearBank Europe Gains MiCA Approval for Stablecoins
ClearBank Europe becomes the first Dutch bank authorized under MiCA to offer regulated stablecoin services, advancing crypto integration in finance.
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Mortgage Fraud Scandal Hits $3B Threshold as Industry Acts
Major lenders are launching a coordinated defense as a sprawling mortgage fraud scandal balloons to $3 billion, threatening market stability and credit access.
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absa Group Confirms R2.4 Billion Write-Down Amid Tech Pivot
Absa Group has announced a R2.4-billion software write-down as the banking giant accelerates its digital transformation under CTO Johnson Idesoh.
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Are U.S. Banks Open on Easter Monday? What to Know for April 6
As Easter Monday falls on April 6, 2026, many Americans are clarifying if financial and government services remain operational. Here is the status of banking, mail, and markets.
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ANZ Mortgage Rates Top 6% Amid Banking Sector Turbulence
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group has hiked fixed mortgage rates above 6% following rapid consecutive increases, as the sector prepares for potential further volatility.
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CommBank Faces Triple Threat: AI Talent Loss and Tech Strikes
Commonwealth Bank of Australia contends with aggressive AI talent poaching by Westpac and looming tech strikes as digital reliability concerns resurface.
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Telegram Ban in Russia Triggers Banking Chaos, Durov Cites ‘Digital Resistance’
Russia’s attempt to ban Telegram has resulted in widespread banking outages and is being framed by founder Pavel Durov as a call to ‘digital resistance’ for millions of users.
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India Bank Closures: April 3 Good Friday Shutdown Details
Financial institutions across most of India are closing for Good Friday on April 3, 2026. Here is what customers need to know about branch availability and digital service continuity.
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ANZ Group Discloses Full Internal Culture Review After ASIC Settlement
ANZ Group Holdings Limited has released its full internal culture review, a significant shift in transparency following a $240 million settlement with Australia’s corporate regulator.
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DBS and POSB Services Restored After Lunchtime Digital Outage
DBS and POSB digital banking services have returned to normal following a widespread disruption that left thousands of customers unable to process digital payments during lunch hour on March 19, 2026.
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Macquarie Lifts Savings Rates After RBA Hike
Macquarie Bank has confirmed it will raise interest rates on savings and transaction accounts to 4.75% and 2.50% respectively, following the RBA’s latest cash rate increase.
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Westpac NZ Hikes Mortgage Rates Amid Funding Cost Surge
Westpac NZ has increased fixed mortgage and term deposit rates by up to 30 basis points, citing rising wholesale funding costs, effective March 18, 2026.