Former head of Italy’s oldest bank alleged to have attempted to threaten executive shortly before his passing — new development in troubling ‘suicide’ story

Former head of Italy's oldest bank alleged to have attempted to threaten executive shortly before his passing -- new development in troubling 'suicide' story

The former chairman of the world’s oldest bank faced accusations on Monday for allegedly ordering “an act of intimidation” against a high-ranking aide, just before his unexpected death after falling from a third-floor office window in Siena, Italy. This incident adds another layer to a case that was first ruled as a suicide, although the […]

Belmont Savings Bank Expands to West Virginia with a New Branch in Wheeling

Belmont Savings Bank Expands to West Virginia with a New Branch in Wheeling

Belmont Savings Bank Expands to West Virginia WHEELING – For the first time in its 141-year history, Belmont Savings Bank is set to make its move across the Ohio River. According to President and CEO Todd Cover, the bank plans to open its inaugural West Virginia location in December at 591 National Road in Wheeling. […]

Bank of America faces a $1.2B penalty for money laundering and breaking sanctions.

Bank of America faces a $1.2B penalty for money laundering and breaking sanctions.

The US Treasury Department announced on Tuesday that it is imposing fines totaling $1.2 billion on Bank of America due to alleged violations of anti-money laundering and sanctions regulations. This penalty is the third-largest ever levied by the Treasury against a financial institution. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent commented, saying, “When a bank of this size […]

Stocks decline following a surge in bank earnings; chip manufacturers drop: Live updates

Stocks decline following a surge in bank earnings; chip manufacturers drop: Live updates

Adobe gets downgraded by HSBC HSBC has downgraded Adobe, the software giant, raising concerns that “vibe-coded clones” of its offerings might negatively impact sales, particularly with the rise of AI technologies. Stephen Bersey, an analyst at HSBC, mentioned adjusting his earnings per share estimates downward by about 1% to 2% to account for the potential […]