World Economic Magazine Awards 2026 Name AlterBank as Most Innovative Fintech Solution Provider – LATAM
Delaware, USA | February 9, 2026 World Economic Magazine has officially announced AlterBank as a winner at the World Economic Magazine Awards 2026, recognizing the institution with the title Most Innovative Fintech Solution Provider – Latin America (LATAM). The award honors AlterBank’s technology-driven approach to international banking and its growing contribution to fintech innovation across […]
Senegal and Morocco Celebrate Strengthened Bilateral Ties
Senegal’s Prime Minister, Amadou Ba, lauds the enduring and strengthened ties with Morocco, hailing the Kingdom as a “privileged partner” across diverse sectors. The acknowledgment came during the 50th Conference of the International Francophone Press Union (UPF) in Dakar, emphasizing the historical and reciprocal nature of the relationship. Prime Minister Ba highlights Morocco’s significant investments in Senegal, particularly in banking, insurance, and various sectors, underscoring the positive impact on economic cooperation. The UPF conference served as a platform for fostering international collaboration, showcasing Morocco’s integral role in the Francophone community. The commendation reflects a broader trend in African nations seeking robust intra-continental partnerships for mutual growth and development.
OCBC Bank Launches New Net-Zero Aligned Loan for Corporates
To encourage the corporate sector to reach net zero targets well in time, the Singapore-based Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) has launched a new net-zero-aligned loan for corporates.
Exclusive: Goldman Sachs to cut asset management investments that weighed on earnings
Goldman Sachs Group Inc’s asset management arm will significantly reduce the $59 billion of alternative investments that weighed on the bank’s earnings, an executive told Reuters.
Bank of Canada expected to push interest rates into restrictive territory
The Bank of Canada is widely expected to deliver yet another oversized interest rate hike next week, lifting its policy rate into restrictive territory for the first time in two decades, but bets are split on whether or not a pause will follow.
Analysis: Banks’ snubbing of junk-rated loan funds worsens financing logjam
A decision by banks to change how they invest spare capital is limiting their ability to extend loans to companies with weak balance sheets during the financial market downturn, fund managers and investors said.
Bank of America posts drop in quarterly profit as dealmaking slumps
Bank of America Corp (BAC.N) posted a nearly 34% drop in second-quarter profit on Monday, hit by a slump in investment banking revenue as dealmaking activity was at a fraction of last year’s record levels.
JPMorgan raises 2022 interest income outlook ahead of investor conference
JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) presented a more optimistic profit forecast on Monday as it opened an investor conference to relieve worries that the biggest U.S. bank by assets might be starting to lose its edge.
UniCredit considers quitting Russia as markets watch for sovereign debt payment
UniCredit (CRDI.MI) is urgently reviewing its Russian business and could decide on a costly exit of the country after its invasion of Ukraine, the Italian bank’s CEO said on Tuesday, as markets watch for a payment on Russian sovereign debt.
Deutsche Bank faces questions over plan to stay in Russia
Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE) faced criticism on Friday for its continued ties to Russia after saying that leaving would go against its values, as other banks cut links with the country.
