Under attack, banks bolster cyber covers, opt for higher sum assured to protect against hitsFor large financial institutions, the biggest impact often is the loss arising from systems remaining unavailable after an attack, rather t...
09 Nov, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
Bond yields muddy the books as banks prepare for new accounting rulesWith a new accounting framework approaching in April 2027, Indian banks like Canara Bank and Central Bank of India are adjusting their tran...
09 Nov, 2026, 06.57 AM IST
India to launch new cheque book rules from January 1, 2027? RBI clarifiesRBI has clarified that there will be no changes to the standard CTS cheque books in 2027. Social media messages claimed new cheque books wi...
08 Nov, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
How a banking scandal is taking down Trump’s ally in ParaguayParaguay's Ueno Bank has collapsed, leaving customers locked out of their accounts and prompting nationwide protests. President Santiago Pe...
07 Nov, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Paraguay President Santiago Pena resigns after bank takeover sparks protests, threatens millions of depositorsParaguayan President Santiago Pena announced his resignation after the central bank's takeover of Ueno Bank left three million depositors, ...
05 Nov, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
Bank of England raises rates for first time since 2023, says more may comeBritish inflation is likely to reach around 5% in the middle of next year, the BoE said, more than double the central bank's target and a b...
05 Nov, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Rising debt, non-bank finance may limit ECB policy flexibility, says SchnabelRising public debt and growing non-bank financial institutions could constrain the European Central Bank's ability to manage inflation, ECB...
05 Nov, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
BOJ policymakers signal scope for faster interest rate hikesBank of Japan policymakers are signalling support for further interest rate hikes, with some open to accelerating monetary tightening if in...
05 Nov, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
Democrats’ Senate win could shield Federal Reserve from Trump’s influence, but risks persistDemocrats’ midterm victory could strengthen the Federal Reserve’s independence by limiting President Donald Trump’s ability to appoint alli...
05 Nov, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Glittering Prospects: Why Gold is the ultimate sweet spot this DhanterasGold is trading over 20% below its peak ahead of Dhanteras, offering long-term investors a potential staggered buying opportunity. Central-...
04 Nov, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
RBI sets up panel with banks, market players to review financial market issuesIndia's central bank has formed a technical consultative committee to engage with market participants on financial issues. This committee w...
04 Nov, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
China Banks' applications for PBOC stock loan scheme exceed 200 billion yuanChina's central bank said applications for loans under its stock-purchase financing scheme have exceeded 200 billion yuan. The PBOC has als...
04 Nov, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
ECB flags AI valuations, bond stress and fund losses as main risksThe European Central Bank has pointed out that there are some big risks in the financial market. They are particularly worried about the hi...
02 Nov, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
China lowers funding costs with shift to overnight policy rateChina's central bank has implemented a major alteration to its monetary policy by establishing an overnight lending rate, which injects sub...
02 Nov, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
Charting the global economy: Central banks hold rates steadyGlobal central banks have opted to keep interest rates unchanged amidst growing inflation worries stemming from energy costs. While the Fed...
01 Nov, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
- Christine Lagarde: The outsider who led the European Central Bank her way
Christine Lagarde's early departure as European Central Bank president marks the end of a seven-year tenure shaped by the Covid-19 pandemic...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Currency markets subdued ahead of pivotal central bank weekAs the week kicks off, major currencies hover in narrow trading bands amidst pivotal central bank meetings. Oil prices experienced a declin...
26 Oct, 2026, 07.37 AM IST