BB instructs banks to reduce non-performing loans by December
Bangladesh Bank Targets Reduction of Non-Performing Loans In an effort to boost the banking sector’s health and promote sustainable credit growth, Bangladesh Bank has instructed all commercial banks to implement effective strategies to lower non-performing loans by December 2025. This directive came from a meeting held yesterday between Deputy Governor Kabir Ahmad and the managing […]
Putin approves Citi’s sale of Russian banks to Mikhail Prokhorov
Putin Approves Sale of Citi’s Russian Banking Operations President Vladimir Putin has approved the sale of Citi’s banking business in Russia to Renaissance Capital, an investment firm owned by billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov, who once owned the Brooklyn Nets. This confirmation came through a presidential order published on the Kremlin website, marking a significant move in […]
Bank’s settlement turned down: Will clients still receive money?
Federal Judge Rejects $425 Million Settlement with Capital One Many individuals with accounts at major U.S. banks were looking forward to receiving payments from a recent settlement. However, a federal judge has turned that settlement down. U.S. District Judge David Novak, based in the Eastern District of Virginia, rejected Capital One’s $425 million settlement linked […]
Safeguarding our local banks and the Alabama communities they support
Guest Opinion Over time, I’ve observed how crucial local banks are for their communities. In Opelika and throughout Lee County, they’ve supported families in obtaining homes, helped small businesses get off the ground, and aided farmers through challenging seasons. When our community banks thrive, our towns tend to thrive too. This is why I have […]
Thai banks are paying more attention to managing their capital.
Regional Banks Enhance Capital Management Amid Economic Slowdown With business growth decelerating, regional banks are intensifying their focus on capital management to boost returns for shareholders. These institutions continue to utilize share repurchase programs and interim dividend distributions as vital strategies for enhancing earnings per share (EPS) and return on equity (ROE). “The emphasis on […]
Yen surge prospects diminish as banks adjust forecasts downward
Yen’s Recent Rebound Faces Challenges Optimism around the yen’s recent rebound seems to be dwindling quickly. Major banks are scaling back their earnings forecasts, while investors have tempered their expectations for an early interest rate increase from the Bank of Japan. On top of that, fiscal concerns tied to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi are adding […]
To lower non-performing loans, banks need to enhance their legal departments.
Bangladesh Faces Soaring Non-Performing Loans In a report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) released in August 2025, it was highlighted that Bangladesh holds the highest rate of non-performing loans (NPLs) in Asia. By 2024, these defaults are predicted to rise to 20.2% of all outstanding loans. The NPL ratio climbed to 24.13% in the […]
Cryptocurrency companies and banks compete for the future of digital finance regulations
Conflicting Views on Digital Asset Regulation Emerge The cryptocurrency and banking sectors are experiencing a significant clash over the regulation of digital assets, with both sides jockeying for influence within major regulatory agencies. Industry groups from both sectors have been active, submitting various letters and comments to the Treasury Department and the Office of the […]
Trading of shares for 5 struggling Islamic banks halted prior to merger
Islamic Banks Merger Announcement Trading for the shares of five Islamic banks that are set to merge has been halted as of today, November 6, pending further notice. This information was disclosed separately by the banks through the Dhaka Stock Exchange. The banks involved in this merger include First Security Islamic Bank, Union Bank, Global […]
Boards of five merging Islamic banks dissolved, repayment to small depositors to begin in a month
In charge of 5 administrators The boards of five struggling Islamic banks have been dissolved, paving the way for their merger. This move marks a significant step in the government’s efforts to revitalize the banking sector. Although it could take about two years to fully merge the banks, Bangladesh Bank has reassured smaller depositors (those […]