Islamic finance has long been the financial lifeline of a few Muslim-majority nations. But now, the spotlight is shifting—and Singapore is stepping up as a serious contender in this growing...
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US Stock Markets Slip as Moody’s Downgrades Credit Rating, Raising Alarm Bells
US stock markets took a hit Monday after Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the US government’s credit rating from the top-tier Aaa to Aa1. This shift comes amid growing concerns over...
Best Banking & PSU Mutual Funds to Invest in April 2025
As the financial year progresses, many investors are on the lookout for safe, steady returns. Among the various investment options, Banking & PSU (Public Sector Undertaking) mutual funds have emerged...
DBS Bank India Sets Ambitious Course Under New CEO Rajat Verma
DBS Bank India, under the leadership of newly appointed CEO Rajat Verma, is charting an ambitious path to expand its footprint in the SME and corporate banking sectors. With a...
FMA to Scrutinize Banks Over Delays in Passing On Interest Rate Changes
Watchdog says it’s no longer waiting for things to break before stepping in New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has a new priority — and it’s got the banking sector...
EPFO Expands Banking Network, Adds 15 More Banks for Contribution Collection
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has empanelled 15 additional banks to facilitate direct transfer of contributions, a move aimed at improving efficiency and reducing delays. With this expansion, the...
RBI to Strengthen Consumer Protection and Banking Services, Says Governor
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is ramping up efforts to enhance customer service, improve regulatory oversight, and ensure financial stability, Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Tuesday. Speaking at the...
Banks, Insurers Must Account for Climate Risks, Says Environmental Watchdog
Parliament’s environmental watchdog has sent a clear message: banks and insurers cannot ignore the growing risks posed by climate change. Simon Upton, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, told MPs...
Switzerland’s Financial Sheriff Shakes Up Banking Giants
Stefan Walter’s tenure at Switzerland’s top financial watchdog is turning heads — and raising eyebrows — among the country’s banking elite. A Year of Unsettling the Status Quo It’s been...
Wealthy Americans Shift Fortunes to Swiss Banks Amid Trump Uncertainty
Wealthy Americans are increasingly moving their money to Swiss banks, seeking financial stability as political uncertainty grows around a potential Trump presidency. A Surge in Swiss Bank Interest Private bankers...