BBC News
The nature corridor would stretch from the Lee Valley Regional Park to the Thames via Tower Hamlets. more…
The New York Review of Books
Three high-profile buildings by the eminent Ghanian British architect have just been completed, but allegations of sexual misconduct have severely damaged his prospects for future commissions. more…
Al Jazeera English
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have slowed fertiliser shipments which could put harvests at risk. more…
The Indian Express
Opposition party's recent appointments signal bid to build support among Rajbhars, Nishads. and Kurmis more…
TechRadar
Innovative camera upgrades lead the charge, but the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is an all-round powerhouse in the flagship phone space. more…
The Gadgeteer
Swatch’s playful diver just learned a useful trick. The brand’s SCUBAQUA Collection picked up four new colorways on April 23, 2026, and two of them now tap-to-pay straight from the wrist using Swatch Pay. Price: $155 Where to Buy: Swatch The fresh quartet cov… more…
Forbes
In Q1 2026, the eight globally systemically important banks showered shareholders with $46.17 billion in dividends and buybacks — a 34% surge over last year. more…
Forbes
Daily changes in the status of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are having grave impacts, more in volatility and uncertainty beyond anything else. more…
Yahoo Entertainment
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (NASDAQ:HBAN) is one of the best low priced stocks to buy right now. JPMorgan cut the price target on Huntington... more…
Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:HBAN) executives highlighted what CEO Steve Steinour called an “outstanding” first quarter of 2026, pointing to solid organic... more…
Thenation.com
Suzi Weissman, Boris Kagarlitsky Reflections on right-wing populism’s dead end and the window of opportunity for the left. The post Boris Kagarlitsky on Hungary’s Election appeared first on The Nation. more…
NPR
A selection of prize honorees from the 2026 World Press Photo Contest capture the pain of the past year — but also focus on moments of strength, determination and joy. more…
Accompanying the oil shock unfolding in the Strait of Hormuz is a profound change in the way fiscal and monetary policymakers operate. And as the government prepares the budget, with the impact of the Iran war still unfolding, a recession may be ahead. more…
Naturalnews.com
The U.S. Department of the Treasury (USDT) announced sanctions on 14 individuals and companies on Tuesday, April 21, for their involvement in helping Iran obtain weapons in violation of international sanctions. The action was announced via a post on the socia… more…
Naturalnews.com
Introduction The Strait of Hormuz was reclosed to commercial traffic by Iran on Saturday, April 18, 2026, just one day after it was conditionally reopened. This swift reversal occurred after the United States refused to lift its naval blockade of Iranian port… more…
Naturalnews.com
Introduction The United States has sailed into a hurricane of its own creation. In March 2026, the White House ordered the U.S. Navy to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a desperate gambit from a commander-in-chief who has just set the Middle E… more…
The American Prospect
The Fed chair has been an enabler of the economy’s hyper-financialization and speculative excess. Resistance to Trump is too low a bar. The post Time to Stop Lionizing Powell appeared first on The American Prospect. more…
Globalresearch.ca
Abstract This essay argues that the mechanisms of elite control debt-based money, sovereign loans, war financing, and wealth concentration have remained structurally continuous from the medieval period to the present. While mainstream historians dismiss the c… more…
Sputnikglobe.com
The G20 Summit, which Donald Trump would like Vladimir Putin to attend, is merely another forum where a few non-Western countries could voice their opinion, but which lacks any enforcement mechanism, Dr. Alexis Habiyaremye, a visiting professor at the Univers… more…
Globalresearch.ca
“It also forced all people, great and small, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hands or on their foreheads, so that they could not buy or sell unless they had the mark, … The post Tariffs, Blockades and War: Trump’s “Logic of the… more…
Irunfar.com
The post Discovering a New Place Through Running appeared first on iRunFar. AJW writes about how running can help you get to know a new-to-you place. Discovering a New Place Through Running by Andy Jones-Wilkins. more…
If you have more than $250,000 in deposits, you may want to choose a financial institution that's part of the IntraFi network. Here's how it works to protect... more…
Yahoo Entertainment
At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your financial life. more…
Moby summary of SB Financial Group, Inc.'s Q1 2026 earnings call more…
First BanCorp. (NYSE:FBP) reported first-quarter 2026 net income of $89 million, or $0.57 per share, as management pointed to continued strength in... more…
The Local Sweden
No hydrogen cyanide leak in Luleå, but why are SSAB construction workers falling ill? Also on Thursday: Swedish banking giant bets on steady policy rate, schools in Borlänge reopen after threats force closure, and the latest on the weather. more…
Fortune
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Fortune
Until yesterday, many might have hoped that Warsh's criticism of forward guidance was an ideal rather than an actionable opinion. They were wrong. more…
The Local Germany
Chancellor's pension comments draw backlash, Bayern Munich women's football team wins Bundesliga championship, German speaker of parliament targeted by Russian phishing attack and more news on Thursday, April 23rd. more…
Bitcoinfoundation.org
Tom Tillis has called for delaying consideration of the CLARITY Act until May to give banks and the crypto industry more time to resolve contentious... The post Senator Tillis Proposes Delaying CLARITY Act Consideration Until May appeared first on Bitcoin Fou… more…
Bitcoinfoundation.org
In 2026, digital money took a sharp turn toward structure and order. Once seen as unregulated territory, crypto – especially stablecoins – now sits under... The post Stablecoin Regulations 2026: What Crypto Traders Need to Know Before Using appeared first on … more…
Vanguard
By Babajide Komolafe United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has sustained its growth trajectory, with total assets crossing the N33 trillion mark and maintaining momentum into the first quarter of 2026, following strong growth in earnings in Full Year 2025 and Q1’2… more…
Vanguard
Hon. Dele Kelvin Oye, immediate past National President of Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, is also a past Chairman of the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria. The current Chairman of Alliance for Economic Researc… more…
The Punch
Despite 67.8M BVN registrations, Nigeria’s identity gap leaves millions excluded from financial services and the digital economy, an expert warns. Read More: https://punchng.com/millions-of-nigerians-still-lack-identity-despite-67-8m-bvn-expert/ more…
Antiwar.com
The one great big positive that has come out of the Donald’s Iran fiasco is that he has not held back in blackening the name of NATO in a manner that has heretofore been unthinkable: “NATO WASN’T THERE WHEN WE NEEDED THEM, AND THEY WON’T BE THERE IF WE NEED T… more…
Nextgov
“The pace of technological change today means that the Fed does not have the time to sit back and ruminate about changes for months and years on end,” Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said. more…
The Indianapolis Star
Who is the best high school player in Indiana history? Vote more…
USA Today
The Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans made their first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, trading up for key players. See who they got. more…
Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
I. Regulatory Environment Set Stage for Resurgent M&A Activity in 2025 with Bright Outlook for 2026 2025 began with a sense of optimism for a return to a more normalized regulatory environment which — coupled with a continued favorable economic environment — … more…
The Punch
Standard Chartered is ranked the #1 M&A financial adviser by deal value in West Africa, a recognition from the DealMakers Africa Annual Gala Awards. Read More: https://punchng.com/standard-chartered-recognised-for-leadership-in-ma/ more…
The Punch
Former VP Atiku Abubakar and economists raise concerns over President Tinubu’s $516m loan request for a superhighway, citing Nigeria’s rising debt. Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-economists-raise-concern-over-tinubus-516m-loan-request/ more…
Bitcoinist
SBI Remit and Tottori Bank are launching international money transfer services on April 20, extending what XRP-focused observers describe as Ripple’s bank-linked remittance footprint in Japan. The partnership marks the 26th collaboration between SBI Remit and… more…
BusinessLine
When force majeure turns into systemic risk, small exporters bear the brunt. Institutions must evolve to adjust to new realities more…
The Conversation Africa
Around half of Australians still use cash in a typical week, and we keep about $65 in our wallets. more…
This week’s edition of Finovate Global features recent fintech news from the north African nation of Libya. Tadhamun Bank Libya partners with JMR Infotech for AI Chatbot and Voicebot Tadhamun Bank Libya has turned to JMR Infotech, a digital transformation and… more…
Kerala Grameena Bank targets ₹1 lakh crore in business by FY27, emphasizing digital transformation and financial inclusion. more…
BusinessLine
FM Nirmala Sitharaman emphasizes sustaining India's consumption-driven growth through agriculture, manufacturing, and services during a Pune event. more…
BusinessLine
Sanjay Malhotra credits strong institutions, policy frameworks, and steady reforms for India’s growth outpacing global peers more…
With growth back on track in the second half of FY26 and expected to continue into FY27, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank’s risk-reward equation is favourable more…
BusinessLine
NAAS recommends institutional buyers prioritize FPOs for procurement to enhance efficiency and address challenges in India's agriculture sector. more…
BusinessLine
From White House lunch to Iran talks, Islamabad’s dubious rise is being powered by diplomacy, crypto and connections more…
The Times of India
The Indian rupee logged its steepest fall in a week on Tuesday, tracking weakness in most regional peers and also weighed down by the partial rollback of measures the central bank had undertaken recently to support the strained South Asian currency. more…
The Times of India
Donald Trump signalled that the United States may extend financial support to the UAE, including a potential currency swap arrangement. Discussions reflect rising concerns over regional tensions and economic risks. Such cooperation could strengthen bilateral … more…
The Times of India
Global markets brace for a crucial week. Geopolitical tensions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz are a major focus. Shifting interest rate expectations from the US Federal Reserve and European central banks add to uncertainty. Big Tech earnings, especia… more…
The Times of India
The Indian rupee weakened alongside other oil-sensitive Asian currencies, with expectations of central bank intervention to curb volatility and support the currency. more…
The Times of India
The Indian rupee weakened significantly against the US dollar on Thursday due to rising oil prices. The currency touched its lowest point in over three weeks. The Reserve Bank of India likely intervened to support the rupee. Global markets are also concern… more…
The Times of India
The hearing quickly turned contentious, and the pace of Warsh's confirmation process through the Senate remained in doubt. more…
The Times of India
Japan’s core inflation slipped below the Bank of Japan’s 2% target for a second straight month in March, as subsidies and easing food prices offset energy pressures. While underlying inflation remains resilient, rising oil costs and geopolitical risks may pus… more…
The Times of India
The Reserve Bank of India has issued a cautionary statement regarding escalating inflation rates. Tensions in the Middle East are causing significant disruptions in global supply chains and energy sectors, potentially embedding price volatility within the eco… more…
Livemint
AI is transforming credit underwriting by shifting from fixed rules to behavior-based predictions, allowing lenders to assess real financial behavior through cash flow and alternative data, thereby including unserved borrowers while emphasizing the need for e… more…
Livemint
On April 25, 2026, all banks in India are closed for the fourth Saturday of the month, following the RBI holiday schedule. Online banking services and ATMs remain operational, allowing customers to conduct transactions despite the bank holiday. more…
Livemint
Bank holidays next week: Banks will be closed for two days next week, for Maharashtra Din, Buddha Pournima, May Day (Labour Day), the Birth Anniversary of Pandit Raghunath Murmu, and Sunday weekend holiday, as per the RBI calendar. more…
Crypto Briefing
Emirates NBD's AT1 bond issuance highlights investor confidence in UAE banks amid regional instability, impacting Middle Eastern finance dynamics. The post Emirates NBD to issue first Middle Eastern AT1 bond since Iran war start appeared first on Crypto Brief… more…
Alltoc.com
Banks’ Oracle linked data center loans face concentration risk JPMorgan and other banks made loans for data centers leased to Oracle in Texas and Wisconsin, but they struggled to spread the risk across other institutions, according to a Wall Street Journal re… more…
The UAE's B2B BNPL market is poised for significant growth, driven by increasing demand for flexible payment options in its free trade zones, robust government digitization efforts, and strategic regional expansion. Key sectors include construction, driven by… more…
NEW YORK, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Newsweek today announced that voting is underway for its 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards: Financial Services, recognizing the top banks, credit cards, and insurance providers across the country. With voting set to cl… more…
The Times of India
HSBC has downgraded India to underweight, citing inflationary pressures from elevated oil prices and demand as key concerns. The brokerage anticipates a delay in India's economic recovery, with potential earnings cuts expected to impact valuations despite rec… more…
PORTLAND, Maine, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northeast Bank (the “Bank”) (NASDAQ: NBN), a Maine-based bank, announced today it will release its fiscal 2026 third quarter earnings results on Monday, April 27, 2026. Following the release, the Bank will h… more…
CryptoSlate
The US Senate’s most significant effort to establish a comprehensive federal framework for digital asset markets, the CLARITY Act, is in imminent danger of slipping into May. Amid fierce pressure from traditional financial institutions, Senator Thom Tillis (R… more…
WILMINGTON, N.C. and SYDNEY, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), the platform for agentic banking, today announced Nick Edwards as the new Managing Director for the APAC region. Edwards is a seasoned commercial and regional leader wi… more…
Brazil's B2B BNPL market is poised for rapid growth, driven by the Pix payment system and structural agribusiness demand. Key opportunities lie in agribusiness supply chains and Open Finance's data integration, enhancing credit access for SMEs. Fintechs and b… more…
pymnts.com
The increases in corporate borrowing reported by U.S. banks last week suggest parts of the economy are remaining resilient amid current pressures, Reuters reported Monday (April 20). The report said the gains came despite inflationary pressures, fears of a sl… more…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bank OZK (the “Bank”) (Nasdaq: OZK) today announced that net income available to common stockholders for the first quarter of 2026 was $159.3 million, a 5.1% decrease from $167.9 million for the first quar… more…
GREENVILLE, S.C., April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Community Banks, Inc. (NYSE: UCB) (“United”) and Peach State Bancshares, Inc. (“Peach State”) announced today the execution of a definitive merger agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) pursuant to which… more…
pymnts.com
Commerce Bank parent company Commerce Bancshares grew its trust fees by 26%, or $14.5 million, year over year in the first quarter as it targeted the wealth management business with the help of its recently acquired FineMark National Bank & Trust. “We deliver… more…
DES MOINES, Iowa, April 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Quarter 2026 Highlights Net income of $236 millionAffordable Housing Program (AHP)... more…
ASHEVILLE, N.C., April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: HTB), the holding company of HomeTrust Bank (“HomeTrust” or the “Bank”), today celebrates the opening of the Asheville Tourists’ 2026 season at the newly renamed HomeTrust P… more…
Key market opportunities in the Serbian cards and payments industry include the rise of contactless card transactions, driven by all DinaCards now featuring this functionality. Mergers like Aik Bank and Eurobank Direktna enhance market presence. Increasing co… more…
Nigeria's B2B BNPL market is fueled by demand for flexible payments amid naira volatility, bolstered by fintech platforms and digital trade. Key opportunities lie in FMCG digitization, agri-input financing, and leveraging mobile transaction data. CBN regulati… more…
WILMINGTON, N.C. and SYDNEY, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), the platform for agentic banking, today announced Nick Edwards as the new Managing Director for the APAC region. more…
IRVINE, Calif., April 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Rep. Dave Min (CA-47) today joined the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) in partnership with the Orange County Business Council, local housing leaders and community partners… more…
Artificial intelligence in fintech market size is projected to hit $ 50.70 Bn by 2034 from its value of $ 14.94 Bn in 2024, at a CAGR of 16.50%... more…
Market opportunities in B2B BNPL are driven by trends in embedded finance, real-time payments, AI-driven underwriting, and regulatory shifts. Rapid growth, digital integration in procurement, and alternative data use expand accessibility. Regions have nuanced… more…
Germany's B2B BNPL market is growing rapidly, driven by strong SME demand for flexible payment options amid tightening bank credit. Key opportunities include digitisation of procurement, expanding BNPL into e-commerce platforms, leveraging SEPA Instant for re… more…
CryptoSlate
A Hong Kong-listed company wants to attract more than 10,000 BTC into a regulated asset management strategy, a target worth roughly $760 million at current prices. While the number itself is jaw-dropping, it's the strategy's structure that reveals the true sc… more…
ZyCrypto
Crypto casino operators entered 2026 as one of the fastest-growing segments of international online entertainment, with licensed activity concentrated in jurisdictions outside the United States. The sector has expanded under frameworks issued by the Curacao G… more…
Consumers without credit or debit cards will be able to access subscription-based digital services like streaming, software, and gaming platforms globally Consumers without credit or debit cards will be able to access subscription-based digital services like … more…
Emerging opportunities lie in enhancing AI-driven fraud detection, bolstering cybersecurity investments, and developing strategic responses to combat increasing fraud in digital payments and e-commerce, driven by rising transaction volumes, identity fraud, so… more…
The B2B BNPL market in the US offers robust growth opportunities driven by digital procurement and embedded finance adoption, especially for mid-market SMEs. As algorithms replace traditional credit assessments, providers like Resolve and TreviPay are key, an… more…
ING Bank Śląski completes acquisition of Goldman Sachs TFI ING today announced that ING Bank Śląski has completed the acquisition of the remaining 55%... more…
TAIPEI, Taiwan and MILPITAS, Calif., April 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO)(“Silicon Motion” or the “Company”), a global leader in designing and marketing NAND flash controllers for solid state storage device… more…
Financial Post
April’s rally in risk assets has weathered stalled peace talks, signs of resurgent inflation and a central-bank succession drama. Investors may be about to find out if the speed of the advance itself poses a threat to a further ascent. more…
Progress on share buyback programme ING announced today that, as part of our €1.1 billion share buyback programme announced on 30 October 2025, in... more…
Japan's B2B BNPL market is poised for growth due to government reforms and digital transformation. Key opportunities include regulatory-driven demand from large corporates, gradual keiretsu structure loosening, tourism-related SME demand in hospitality, and f… more…
CryptoSlate
Sanmar Herald’s plea over the radio captured the new reality in Hormuz, fake crypto clearance, real gunfire The latest geopolitical risk to crypto from the Strait of Hormuz has come via radio from a tanker under fire. “Sepah Navy, Sepah Navy, this is Motor Ve… more…
South Africa's B2B BNPL market is expanding rapidly driven by the digitization of township economies and commercial agriculture supply chains. Key players like Lula, Merchant Capital, and Tyme Business are capitalizing on growing demand for flexible payment s… more…
CryptoSlate
DoorDash is working with Stripe-backed Tempo to bring stablecoin-powered payouts into its marketplace. The company operates across more than 40 countries, and the money inside that marketplace moves in several directions at once, with customers paying at chec… more…
Sweden's B2B BNPL market is driven by rapid digital commerce adoption and the efficiency of the BankID system, facilitating seamless onboarding. Klarna's expansion redefines the market, setting competitive benchmarks. Strong growth stems from rising e-commerc… more…
Indonesia's B2B BNPL market is expanding rapidly, driven by digital adoption among SMEs, particularly in the warung and agricultural sectors. Key opportunities include leveraging BI-FAST for real-time settlements, formalizing FMCG distribution, and tapping in… more…
NEW YORK, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLBNY”) today released its unaudited financial highlights for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. more…