Intesa Sanpaolo registers profit hike, won’t pursue Generali takeover
In the January-March 2026 period, Intesa’s revenue rose 5% to 7.15 billion euros (USD 8.4 billion), above an LSEG estimate…
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Saudi Arabia leads GCC fixed income market in Q1 2026 surge
Saudi Arabia GCC fixed income market dominates Q1 2026 as the Kingdom captures majority share of regional issuances, highlighting strong…
JPMorgan hires top tech investment talents from Bank of America
JPMorgan has also announced the appointment of Riaz Ladhabhoy as the new vice chair of its tech investment banking group…
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…
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…