Fintechs are building global platforms: what can banks do about it? – Go Health Pro

Fintechs are building global platforms: what can banks do about it? – Go Health Pro

It’s funny how things go around and come around again. For years, I’ve been bemused why banks cannot merge and be successful across borders. There have been almost zero European bank mergers of any size that are cross-border and the few that exist – Santander, Unicredit, Nordea to name a few – have all found … Read more

Pakistan scraps plan for tax on banks’ bumper profits – Go Health Pro

Pakistan scraps plan for tax on banks’ bumper profits – Go Health Pro

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Pakistan has scrapped plans for a new tax on banks’ profits on government debt, just days before a critical deadline and following a backlash from lenders. The proposed levy was intended to boost the south … Read more

Best Banks That Offer Personal Loans In 2024 – Forbes Advisor – Go Health Pro

Best Banks That Offer Personal Loans In 2024 – Forbes Advisor – Go Health Pro

Citibank is a national personal loan lender that operates branches in 13 states. Why We Like It Citibank charges no personal loan fees, including zero late payment fees, prepayment penalties and origination fees. What We Don’t Like Although Citibank will lend to residents of any state, the bank only has branches in 13 states. Who … Read more

How Cryptocurrency Turns to Cash in Russian Banks – Krebs on Security – Go Health Pro

How Cryptocurrency Turns to Cash in Russian Banks – Krebs on Security – Go Health Pro

A financial firm registered in Canada has emerged as the payment processor for dozens of Russian cryptocurrency exchanges and websites hawking cybercrime services aimed at Russian-speaking customers, new research finds. Meanwhile, an investigation into the Vancouver street address used by this company shows it is home to dozens of foreign currency dealers, money transfer businesses, … Read more

To solve budget impasse, Macron banks on emergency ‘special law’ and new bill in 2025 – Go Health Pro

To solve budget impasse, Macron banks on emergency ‘special law’ and new bill in 2025 – Go Health Pro

For the first time in 45 years, France will end the year without a budget for the following year, and will have to pass a “special law,” a constitutional tool to guarantee the continuity of the state. Only yesterday this situation was highly unlikely, but it is now certain, according to President Emmanuel Macron. “A … Read more

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