Pakistan’s Bank Alfalah has inched closer to a long-anticipated retreat from Afghanistan after accepting a non-binding offer from Kabul-based Ghazanfar Bank to acquire its local operations. While not a completed...
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Fitch Says CIS+ Banks Set for Steady 2026 as Lending Growth Offsets Regional Strains
Fitch Ratings has held its stance on the CIS+ banking sector, signaling steady conditions into next year despite political shocks, uneven reforms, and Ukraine’s war-strained economy. Regional Stability Holds Firm...
UK Banks Give £175 for Easy Account Switch
Two major UK banks, Nationwide and NatWest, are handing out £175 bonuses to attract new customers through simple account switches. These limited-time deals, available as of late November 2025, aim...
Green Banks Push Clean Energy Forward As Financing Gaps Persist
America’s clean-energy push keeps hitting the same obstacle: people want upgrades, but the money is hard to get. Green banks are stepping in, stretching public dollars and pulling private lenders...
CDEC Sounds Alarm as Major Funding Gap Puts Pressure on Cameroon’s Banks
The Caisse de Dépôts et Consignations du Cameroun is pushing hard, warning banks after receiving far less than the funds it’s supposed to centralize for 2025. And the gap is...
Africa Set to Revolutionize Global Banking with AI Talent
Africa is emerging as a powerhouse for transforming global banking operations through a mix of skilled talent and artificial intelligence. On November 25, 2025, Nicolas Goldstein, co-founder of Breedj, highlighted...
Canada’s 2025 Open Banking Revolution Starts Now
Canada’s government has launched major open banking reforms in its 2025 budget, aiming to give consumers more control over their financial data and spark innovation in the banking sector. These...
RBI Fines 3 Coop Banks ₹5.5 Lakh for Rule Breaks
The Reserve Bank of India slapped a total penalty of 5.5 lakh rupees on three cooperative banks on November 25, 2025, for failing to follow key rules on customer checks...
ebankIT and Alogent Launch Key Digital Banking Partnership
Digital banking firm ebankIT has joined forces with financial software company Alogent in a strategic partnership announced on November 19, 2025. This move integrates ebankIT’s omnichannel platform with Alogent’s remote...
UK Business Owners Hit with New ID Checks
The British government has rolled out mandatory identity checks for company directors and key owners starting November 18, 2025. This move by Companies House aims to fight economic crime, with...