Russia’s high inflation shifts expectations for bigger rate hike on Friday
Russia’s unexpectedly high inflation in May prompted a wide-scale revision of forecasts, shifting market expectations towards a bigger 50 basis-point interest rate increase on Friday, a Reuters poll suggested on Wednesday.
Soneri Mustaqeem signs an agreement with Path Solutions on iMAL Sharia-Compliant Profit Calculation System
June 9, 2021 – Path Solutions, a global Islamic fintech house and Soneri Mustaqeem, an Islamic Banking Division of Soneri Bank Limited, announce the selection of iMAL Sharia-compliant Profit Calculation System to ensure industry’s best practices for Sharia compliance. By integrating iMAL with Temenos T24 core banking platform, this new Pool Management System will help […]
World Bank slashes GDP growth forecasts for the Philippines
The World Bank has slashed its Philippine growth projection for this year due to a deeper-than-expected contraction in the first quarter and the reimposition of stricter quarantine measures in the capital region to contain a surge in COVID-19 cases.
MOVES Ex BofA exec Elfring joins JPMorgan as EMEA vice chair -memo
JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) has tapped a former Bank of America Corp (BAC.N) executive to take on a new role as vice chairman of investment banking for Europe, the Middle East and Africa as it battles for key advisory mandates to dominate a resurgent M&A market.
UBS ramps up ‘Netflix’ of banking to tap into stream of millionaires
UBS’s (UBSG.S) new hybrid digital wealth management platform has attracted $3.7 billion in its first year, boosting chief executive Ralph Hamers’ strategy of winning more business from the lower echelons of the global rich.
Don’t mention the T word: Five questions for the ECB
The European Central Bank meets on Thursday and will review the pace of emergency bond buys that it jacked up in March to prevent a rise in borrowing costs hurting a recovery.
Australia’s NAB reveals anti-money laundering probe, shares fall
National Australia Bank (NAB.AX) said on Monday it is under investigation for suspected serious and ongoing breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism laws, sparking concerns about potential fines and higher compliance costs.
Australian job advertisements jump 7.9% in May – ANZ
Australian job advertisements climbed for a 12th straight month in May to reach their highest since 2008, suggesting demand for labour could withstand both a coronavirus lockdown in Victoria and the removal of some government support programmes.
Banks bulk up in Hong Kong as China business overshadows politics
Some global banks, funds and other financial services providers say they are stepping up hiring in Hong Kong, in a sign the city’s unique position as a financial gateway to China is outweighing concerns about Beijing’s tightening grip over it.
Analysis: A ‘tsunami’ of cash is driving rates ever lower. What will the Fed do?
Banks have too much cash on their hands – and they’re running out of places to put it.
