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Sri Lanka has made significant strides in economic stabilization since its 2022 collapse, with growth returning, inflation tamed, and tourism booming. However, structural weaknesses, high public debt, and low investment persist, indicating an incomplete recovery.
Sri Lanka has moved away from its 2022 economic collapse, with growth returning, inflation falling, and tourism booming. Supported by an IMF program, the nation has achieved macroeconomic stabilization. However, structural weaknesses, high public debt, and low investment persist, indicating an incomplete recovery.
UK ministers have objected to Thames Water's proposed £10bn rescue deal, raising concerns about consumer and environmental protection. This move increases the likelihood of the water company falling into a special administration regime, a form of temporary public ownership, as it struggles with billions in debt and infrastructure issues.
HSBC and Hang Seng Bank experienced a mobile banking outage on Monday morning, preventing customers from logging in. Services were largely restored by lunchtime, though some online functions remained temporarily unavailable.
A new Bank of China white paper reveals over 95% of overseas companies plan to maintain or increase cross-border yuan settlements, with a significant drop in those expecting a decline. The report also indicates a five-year high in yuan asset holdings by foreign firms.
Trad.Fi and W3 aim to move $650M in U.S. equipment financing onto blockchain rails over four years. The project uses AI for risk assessment and aims to compress loan processes from months to a day, testing blockchain's utility for real-world assets beyond tokenized funds.
Lenders assess new-to-credit applicants based on existing bank relationships, job stability, income, and cash flow. Building creditworthiness involves FD-backed cards, co-applicants, and small-ticket loans, with timely repayment being crucial.
Donald Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence raises concerns due to his lack of experience and perceived loyalty to Trump. Critics fear he will weaponize intelligence for political retribution.
A consortium led by SBI has invited bids for the Ruia promoters’ personal guarantees tied to Rs 13,751 crore in residual Essar Steel liabilities. The reserve price is Rs 200 crore, with June 17 set as the deadline.
Hong Kong's note-issuing banks are replacing fire-damaged cash for residents of Wang Fuk Court, following a devastating November fire. The initiative by the Monetary Authority and lenders aims to support those affected, with residents recovering significant amounts of burnt money.
Buying land? Plot loans from banks like PNB Housing Finance and LIC Housing Finance can help. Eligibility requires being an Indian resident aged 21-65 with stable income and good CIBIL. Loans typically cover 75% of the price, with higher interest rates and shorter terms than home loans. Lenders prefer developed residential plots within city limits.
Adani Group has paid the first installment of ₹6,000 crore towards its ₹14,535 crore resolution plan for Jaiprakash Associates, marking a significant step in a long-running insolvency case after judicial clearance.
Kolejny przypadek hantawirusa wykryto u członka załogi statku MV Hondius w holenderskim porcie. Szef WHO apeluje o dalszą obserwację pasażerów. Wirus, przenoszony przez gryzonie, może rozprzestrzeniać się między ludźmi.
Japan's largest banks, including MUFG, SMFG, and Mizuho, reported record annual profits driven by higher lending margins and strong corporate demand. However, analysts predict growth will moderate due to rising credit costs, geopolitical risks, and easing global interest rates.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung denounced illegal private lenders charging excessive interest rates, reminded financial institutions of their social responsibilities, and clarified that loans over 60% annual interest are invalid and punishable by law.
Bank greenlit construction of the Canary Wharf tower last November after Rachel Reeves’ budget spared lenders tax hikes The boss of JP Morgan, Jamie Dimon, has warned he could scrap plans to build a new £3bn UK headquarters in London if Keir Starmer is replaced by a new Labour prime minister who is hostile to banks.JP Morgan revealed plans last November to build the tower in Canary Wharf, hours after lenders were spared tax hikes in Rachel Reeves’s autumn budget, after strong lobbying by the banking sector. Continue reading...
Jamie Dimon says US banking giant could rethink Canary Wharf tower if a future Labour leader targets lendersThe boss of JP Morgan, Jamie Dimon, has warned he could scrap plans to build a new £3bn UK headquarters in London if Keir Starmer is replaced by a new Labour prime minister who is hostile to banks.JP Morgan revealed plans last November to build the tower in Canary Wharf, hours after lenders were spared tax hikes in Rachel Reeves’s autumn budget following strong lobbying by the banking sector. Continue reading...
While median car payments have jumped from $390 to $525 since 2019, data provided by Capital One suggests stability in vehicle cost compared to income.
Northern Territory taxpayers will be hit with a $75 million bill if Tamboran Resources, one of the key Beetaloo Basin fracking companies, is unable to repay its lenders.
Unions group wants rate returned from 3% to 8% after big four UK lenders reveal £14bn total profit in first quarter An increased windfall tax should be imposed on the UK’s largest banks according to trade union leaders, after the big four lenders reported almost £14bn in first-quarter profits, partly fuelled by market turbulence caused by the Iran war.The Trades Union Congress (TUC) renewed its call for an increase in the current bank surcharge, which was reduced from 8% to 3% of profits above £100m by the Conservative government in 2023, as banks benefit from the high interest rate environment. Continue reading...
Regional lenders gain access to infrastructure for stablecoins, tokenized deposits and crypto-backed lending without building systems in-house, signaling wider bank adoption.
According to the regulator, the number of illegal lenders operating exclusively online, without physical offices, increased
The data blockchain securing onchain finance projects looks to provide lenders and borrowers with agreement-specific collateral solution.
