SBP eases banking regulations to encourage real estate investment
Central bank amended its capital adequacy regulations by lowering the applicable risk weight to facilitate… Read More
4 years ago
Banking
Britain reviews core banking rules in light of Brexit
The review was called for by the finance ministry and the independent panel is chaired… Read More
4 years ago
Emergency cash calls, tech IPO frenzy push 2020 banker fees to record high
As the COVID-19 pandemic raged across the world, companies turned to their shareholders in droves… Read More
4 years ago
Chinese central bank to pump $173 bln into economy in virus fight
PBOC said in a statement it would launch a 1.2 trillion yuan reverse repurchase operation… Read More
5 years ago
Jack Ma, Grab eye opportunities in Singapore digital bank battle
Singapore is opening up its banking industry to digital lenders in a reform that could… Read More
5 years ago
‘Facebook’s Libra must obey anti-money laundering rules’
Facebook’s planned global ‘Libra’ cryptocurrency must respect anti-money laundering regulations and it must seek banking… Read More
5 years ago
Visa, Mastercard mull increasing fees for transactions
Visa Inc and Mastercard Inc, the two biggest US card networks, are preparing to raise… Read More
6 years ago
Bank of China operations will strengthen bilateral banking relations, says CM Sindh
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Friday said that Bank of China… Read More
7 years ago
Central bank grants Bank of China approval to start banking in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday granted Bank of China Limited approval… Read More
7 years ago
Banks paid $321 billion in fines since financial crisis: BCG
BOSTON: Banks across the world have paid about $321 billion in fines since the 2007-2008… Read More
8 years ago
Fitch affirms Pakistan in B category with stable outlook
ISLAMABAD: Fitch Ratings has affirmed Pakistan's Long-Term Foreign- and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at… Read More
8 years ago
Government launches $500 million in Islamic bonds
KARACHI: Government is set to launch $500 million in Islamic bonds to raise money for… Read More
8 years ago
Pakistan’s largest bank opens branch in China
Pakistan's Habib Bank Limited on Monday announced it had received a licence to open a… Read More
9 years ago
Iran pushes U.S. for more access to global financial system
DUBAI: Iran's main goal in its nuclear talks with world powers was to secure access… Read More
9 years ago
SAARCFINANCE can play key role in promoting close ties between states: Governor SBP
KARACHI: Governor State Bank of Pakistan Ashraf Mahmood Wathra on Friday expressed his optimism that… Read More
9 years ago
Pakistan approves $1.02 billion HBL divestment
KARACHI: Pakistan on Saturday approved divesting all of its state-owned shares in top private bank… Read More
10 years ago
Iran yet to receive $7.8 billion for oil sales
DUBAI: Iran has yet to receive $7.8 billion for crude oil sales made in recent… Read More
10 years ago
Fingerprint technology for mobile banking app launched in UK
LONDON: Royal Bank of Scotland on Wednesday launched a new service for its RBS and NatWest customers enabling them… Read More
10 years ago
India turns to corner shops, mobile phones for banking revolution
NEW DELHI: India is betting that mobile phone vendors, fuel stations and corner stores can… Read More
10 years ago
Banking culture creates dishonest professionals
PARIS: A cesspool of fraud and lies in the banking industry has come to light… Read More
10 years ago