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Banking services, ATMs, passport & drivers license kiosks, cheaper electricity for Reg 8 – Pres Ali at Mahdia meeting
Prioritise ethics, sustainability, African bankers told
MWANZA: AFRICAN bankers have been urged to uphold responsible and ethical banking practices while placing sustainability at the core of their operations to minimise environmental harm and support local communities. The call was made by the...

Shilpi Neha Tirkey asks banks to avoid under-financing of farmers
Agriculture minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey on Friday asked the banks to avoid under-financing of farmers, adding the financial institutions should also go out of their ways to sanction their loans. The minister was addressing the 44th foundation of...

New plaque marks once idyllic spot on the banks of the Speed River
The Waterloo Historical Society erected a plaque last week to commemorate the location of Idylwild Park, a once-popular picnic and leisure stop along the Galt, Preston and Hespeler Electric Railway line between Preston and Hespeler Stories,...

Salman banks on BPL experience to beat Bangladesh
Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha said that inputs from players with experience of playing in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and focus on playing "good cricket" could power his side to a second 3-0 sweep over Bangladesh in T20Is in less than...

EU adopts new sanctions package targeting Russia's energy, banking, military sectors
The EU on Friday adopted its 18th package of economic and individual sanctions against Russia, targeting Moscow's energy revenues, banking operations, military suppliers, and trade flows, while also tightening restrictions on Belarus. The latest...

Yonglee and the DOLTANG, Premazzi / Nasser Quartet, Joshua Banks and More
During the day Marek is a scientist and university teacher, and in the evening he enjoys music as a concert photographer, music journalist and radio broadcaster.Contributor Since 2025 Warsaw, Poland Preferred album format:CD/Vinyl MY ARTICLES |...
30 years of sustainable banking: Triodos Bank UK announces £2.5 billion of total lending
Since opening its UK business in 1995, Triodos has been at the forefront of sustainable banking, enabling individuals and organisations to use their money in ways that benefit people and the planet. As it marks its 30th anniversary this year,...

Banking services will finally be available in Mahdia – President Ali
Residents of Mahdia, the mining town in the mountainous Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), have long asked for banking services, and on Friday night, President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced that commercial banks will soon set up ATMs there and offer other...

Banking revolution changed economic landscape
On July 19, 1969, India witnessed a landmark moment in its economic history when 14 major private banks were nationalised by the government led by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. This bold and controversial step marked a turning point in India’s...

Are Banks Open Or Closed on Saturday, July 19?
Last Updated:July 19, 2025, 06:30 IST Banking services in Tripura will be unavailable because of Ker Puja celebrations. Customers can still use internet and mobile banking during bank holidays. (Representative Image)Banks will remain open on...

EU’s fresh sanctions target 22 Russian banks, including T-Bank, Bank Saint Petersburg
BRUSSELS, July 19. /TASS/. The European Union imposed sanctions on 22 Russian lenders, including T-Bank, Surgutneftegazbank, Bank Saint Petersburg, and Yandex Bank, according to the Official Journal of the European Union. Any transactions between...

Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on July 19, 2025?
With a busy work schedule, many individuals push their bank related work to Saturday to visit the branch and finish transactions. However, it is always confusing to know if this Saturday is a working day or closed. This confusion arises because,...

Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on Saturday, July 19? Check here
Bank Holiday Today: Banks across India, except those in Tripura, will be open on Saturday, July 19, since it is the third Saturday of the month. Banks in Tripura will remain closed today, 19 July, due to celebration of Ker Puja. What are the...

BoE tells banks to brace for dollar shock
The Bank of England (BoE) has asked several banks to assess their resilience to potential US dollar shocks, as concerns over Trump’s policies on global financial stability grow. Trump’s departure from long-standing US positions on free trade and...

Mortgage portfolio of Russian banks increased by 0.7% in June%
AK&M 18 July 2025 15:46 The mortgage portfolio on the balance sheet of Russian banks increased by 0.7% in June 2025 after a 0.6% increase in May. This is reported in the materials of the Bank of Russia. The volume of mortgage loans increased to...

What the GENIUS Act Means for Payment Stablecoin Issuers, Banks, and Custodians
I. Overview The US House of Representatives has passed stablecoin legislation as part of “Crypto Week” on Capitol Hill. S. 1582, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS or the Act), passed the US Senate in...

AI, banking convenience in Southern Africa
In both the global and Southern African contexts, AI is being hailed as a game-changer, enhancing efficiency, security and customer experience. THE rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly impacted various industries, and the banking...

Banking outlook ‘deteriorating’
Fitch Ratings has revised its outlook for Taiwan’s banking sector to “deteriorating” from “neutral,” amid rising pressures on profitability and asset quality. The change reflects growing concern that Taiwan’s export-heavy economy would face...
Banks seek to park surplus liquidity amounting to ₹2.07 lakh crore at the 7-day VRRR auction
The central bank has been conducting VRRR auction of various maturities at regular intervals to modulate liquidity in the system With the banking system awash with liquidity, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) received offers from banks for parking...