Westpac NZ launches Microsoft AI tool to support customer conversations
Westpac has already rolled out the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Contact Centre as a Service platform Westpac NZ, a provider of…
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Saudi banks hold assets worth USD 1.33 trillion
Saudi Arabia’s total bank credit jumped to SR3.30 trillion by 2025-end, fuelled by strong demand for corporate financing tied to…
Andrew Bailey-led Financial Stability Board publishes its 2025 annual report
Andrew Bailey noted that the FSB must continue to evolve to be fit for purpose in an ever-evolving world, a…
As threat of war looms, Europe hikes spending on military and defence equipment
According to the IISS, Europe accounted for around 21% of global military spending in 2025, and approximately $100 billion more…
BlackRock fund limits withdrawals as private credit worries grow
HLEND told that its loans have primarily been devised to mature private companies with stable cash flows The world’s largest…
Asialink: Empowering sustainable SME growth through inclusive finance
Asialink has been a market leader in the Philippines’ finance industry for 28 years, supporting MSMEs, the backbone of the…
Oman secures ‘favourable outlook’ in new global investment index
Oman’s performance is characterised by a strong resilience rating of 55.05. Its risk score is exceptionally low at 27.5 Oman…
Nevada vs Kalshi: Sports event contracts spark legal battle
If Nevada pulls off its moves successfully, it will become the second state to secure a court order blocking Kalshi…
Saudi Vision 2030 giga projects to top USD 1 trillion: Fitch
Fitch estimates that bank financing to giga projects was a modest 5%-7% of average sector loans at end-2025 The combined…
Egypt unveils USD 1 billion Startup Charter to boost innovation, jobs
Egypt has launched its first-ever “National Startup Charter,” committing USD 1 billion in funding and new policies to stimulate innovation,…