I Believed I Was Building My Future. Then a Bank Manager’s Words Sent a Shiver Through Me.
Pay Dirt is Slate’s financial advice column. Got a question? Share it with Christine and Iris here. (It’s confidential!) Mr. Paydirt I really messed up my retirement planning. Starting my full-time job at 18, I had a solid benefits package, which included the option to invest in a SIMPLE IRA. With a 3% employer match, […]
Egypt, Kenya, and Nigeria lead Africa’s top 100 bank ranking for 2025.
Overview of African Banking Performance Egypt has shown remarkable resilience in recent international banking developments. The list of Africa’s top 100 banks includes 17 from Egypt, leading the pack compared to Kenya and Nigeria, each contributing 10 banks. The latest report for 2025 reveals that the total Tier 1 capital among these leading banks reached […]
JPMorgan earnings rise sharply as the bank takes advantage of a surge in trading and mergers.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Profits Surge On Tuesday, JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced a 12% increase in profits, largely attributed to various deals and trades influenced by President Donald Trump’s tariffs and deregulation efforts. It seems the Wall Street titan is really capitalizing on the current economic landscape. In the third quarter, the bank’s sales […]
Indian regulator is receptive to Emirates NBD buying a share in RBL Bank, sources report.
Mumbai Updates on Foreign Investment in Banking MUMBAI, Oct 14 – India’s central bank is considering the possibility of allowing Dubai’s Emirates NBD (ENBD.DU) to take up management rights for RBL Bank (RATB.NS). This move is part of a broader strategy aimed at attracting foreign investment while bolstering the country’s mid-sized banks, as informed sources […]
Stock market update: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures stable as Wall Street anticipates major bank earnings
U.S. stock futures dropped on Tuesday, following a rise in tensions with China, which is making investors cautious as they look towards the earnings season for major Wall Street banks. Specifically, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell by approximately 0.6%, and S&P 500 Index futures decreased by 0.9%. The Nasdaq 100, heavily weighted with tech […]
Lombard man claims Chase Bank unexpectedly froze more than $40,000 of his funds for weeks: ‘It was very stressful’
A resident of Lombard, Illinois, reported a troubling experience after his Chase bank account was unexpectedly frozen, preventing him from accessing around $42,000. Frustrated and feeling lost, he initially contemplated running away, but eventually reached out to the ABC7 Chicago I-Team for assistance. This situation had persisted for over a month, during which he faced […]
Bank of America raises gold price outlook to $5,000 per ounce
Bank of America Predicts Gold Prices to Reach $5,000 by 2026 On Monday, Bank of America updated its forecast for gold prices, projecting they could climb to $5,000 an ounce by 2026 as investors increasingly turn to safe-haven assets. This optimistic outlook comes on the heels of a turbulent year for precious metals, which recently […]
Bank alerts customers after ANZ account holder is locked out for not responding to notification: ‘Declined’
ANZ customer Chloe Ferrari faced a blocked bank account after she dismissed requests for information, thinking it was a scam. An ANZ customer found herself unable to buy coffee after ignoring what appeared to be a “suspicious” text from the bank. Australians are cautioned that ignoring such requests can lead to account restrictions. Banks occasionally […]
Mexican President Supports Corrupt Bank That Will Shut Down Following U.S. Treasury’s Cartel Sanctions
Cartel-Linked Bank Loses License Amid Controversy A bank linked to drug cartels, once supported by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, has had its operating license revoked in Mexico and is now in the process of selling off its assets. This decision follows recent sanctions from the U.S. Treasury, which targeted the bank and two others for […]
Woman misled by complex banking fraud says bank failed to intervene while it was happening.
Bank Scam Leaves Local Woman Defrauded PRAIRIEVILLE – A sophisticated bank scam involving Chase Bank and Zelle has garnered attention over the past few years, and it recently led to a substantial loss for a woman living in Ascension Parish, totaling $1,900. Tara Warrior found herself deceived by someone pretending to assist her in halting […]