Global Banking Monitor

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Stripe employees get to sell $1bn of shares

It's good news for the Stripe employees...

Strategies for Upskilling Your Workforce in an AI-Driven Economy

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI)...

Five Strategies for Enhancing Internal Communications in Banks

In the fast-paced world of banking, effective...

Pete Sadler

Morgan Stanley CEO Attributes 2023 Bank Failures to ‘Stupidity of Their Own Management

Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman blamed mismanagement and recklessness for the spate of bank failures earlier this year. In an attempt to forestall another financial...

World’s Central Banks Approach 2024 with Cautious Steps—Here’s Why

Some of the world’s major central banks – including the US Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank and the Bank of England – are...

Japan Banks Rush to Strengthen Asset Management Business Amid Government Reform Push

The Japanese government's reform push for the country's $5 trillion asset management industry has sparked a series of action plans from top Japanese banking...

Japan’s Core Inflation Slows, Providing Breathing Room for BOJ in November

Japan's core inflation slowed sharply in November to a pace unseen in over a year, data showed on Friday, highlighting easing cost-push pressures that...

Mongolia Initiates Historic Move: Opens Door to Foreign Banks for Financial Sector Expansion

Mongolia is opening its door to foreign banks for the first time to support its developing banking sector, the country’s finance minister said. The move...

Deutsche Bank’s Postbank Under Pressure as Employees Seek 15.5% Pay Hike

Deutsche Bank AG is facing a demand for a 15.5% pay increase at its Postbank retail business, adding to cost pressures for Chief Executive...

Revolut Issues Delayed Accounts in Effort to Advance Towards UK Bank License

British online bank Revolut Ltd. published its delayed accounts for 2022 on Friday, removing a hurdle in its bid for a UK banking license...

Nigeria Faces Cash Crunch Again on Anniversary of Failed Demonetization Campaign

Nigerians are hoarding cash again amid memories of a failed official campaign around this time last year to demonetize high-value naira notes. Many ATMs have...

UK Economy Shrinks, Escalating Risk of Recession

The UK economy unexpectedly shrank in the third quarter, raising the possibility that Britain is already in a recession and fueling bets on the...

Turkey Implements Another Interest Rate Hike Alongside New Tightening Measures

Turkey’s central bank delivered its seventh straight interest-rate hike as part of efforts to curb inflation that’s seen accelerating to 70% in the coming...

Swiss Franc Hits Highest Level Against Dollar Since 2015

The Swiss franc jumped to its highest level against the dollar since 2015, when Switzerland’s central bank abandoned its policy to contain currency strength. The...

China’s Big Banks Adjust Deposit Rates, Indicating a Move Towards Policy Easing

China’s biggest state-owned banks are slashing deposit rates again, fueling expectations this will create more wiggle room for the central bank to cut lending...

Co-Op Bank of UK Engages in Exclusive Merger Talks with Coventry

British lender Co-Operative Bank said it’s in “exclusive discussions” with Coventry Building Society over a potential merger after receiving some non-binding proposals from prospective...

Brazil Central Bank Adjusts Downward 2024 Economic Growth Forecast

Brazil’s central bank trimmed its 2024 economic growth forecast as strong household consumption dwindles in the face of restrictive monetary policy. The bank expects gross...

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