On April 25, 2025, Arvest Bank, one of the largest banking institutions in Arkansas, experienced a significant outage that left thousands of customers stranded and unable to access their accounts....
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Singapore Banks Lead Surge in Share Buybacks Amid Weak Economic Outlook
Singapore’s leading banks are seizing the opportunity presented by recent drops in share prices to execute significant stock repurchases, driving the largest surge in corporate buybacks the city-state has seen...
African Shipowners Back $700 Million Cabotage Fund Disbursement to Boost Local Shipping Industry
African shipowners are fully supporting the planned disbursement of the $700 million Cabotage Vessels Finance Fund (CVFF) by Nigeria’s maritime agency, with hopes it will create greater opportunities for local...
Banks Step In to Help Sugar Farmers Combat PM2.5 Pollution
A new initiative from Thailand’s central bank aims to curb the harmful effects of sugarcane burning, offering financial support to the sugar industry. The Bank of Thailand has teamed up...
HSBC and Barclays Shareholders Watch Closely as Tariffs Cast Shadows on Banks’ Reports
The first-quarter earnings season for the FTSE 100’s biggest banks is upon us, and all eyes are on HSBC, Barclays, and their peers as they prepare to release their reports....
Swiss Banking Faces a Quarter-Century of Rollercoaster Emotions Amid Uncertainty
Swiss banking, for all its stately reputation and global influence, has often felt like a rollercoaster ride for its employees. Over the last quarter-century, they’ve witnessed it all: from unbridled...
European Central Bank Task Force Pushes to Simplify Banking Regulations
The European Central Bank (ECB) is reportedly taking steps to simplify Europe’s complex banking regulations by establishing a dedicated task force. Chaired by ECB Vice President Luis de Guindos, the...
Judd Trump Wins £100K After Achieving 100th Century Break at World Snooker Championship
Judd Trump pulled off a remarkable feat at the World Snooker Championship, securing a £100,000 payout after just two matches. The Bristol-born player made his 100th century break of the...
UK Banks on Edge Ahead of First-Quarter Reports Amid Trump’s Tariff Chaos
Lenders split between domestic players and those with global reach as trade tensions disrupt markets As UK banks prepare to release their first-quarter reports this week, the economic fallout from...
Puka Nacua’s Older Brother Slaps Fan During Heated Altercation at UFL Game
In a shocking turn of events, Samson Nacua, the older brother of Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, found himself at the center of a viral incident during a...