GCC Banking Sector Achieves Record-High Profits in Q1 2023, Driven by Non-Interest Income Growth
The GCC banking sector has experienced a remarkable performance in the first quarter of this year, with listed banks achieving a new record high in aggregate net profit. This growth can be attributed to a significant increase in non-interest income, which more than offset a decline in interest income in Qatar and Kuwait. The findings […]
HDFC Bank Announces Q1 2023 Results and Plans IPO Stake Sale in NSDL After Mega Merger
HDFC Bank, a private lender in India, recently announced that it will release its financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2023 on July 17. This is a departure from its usual practice of announcing results on Saturdays. The announcement comes shortly after the merger between HDFC and HDFC Bank, one of the largest […]
Inflation holds the markets in a tight hold; banks fight to thrive
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the central bank umbrella body, has emphasized the need for further interest rate hikes, citing the crucial point at which the global economy finds itself as countries grapple with inflationary pressures. Despite the persistent increase in rates over the past 18 months, inflation remains stubbornly high in many major […]
BoE pitches rates to 5% in a sudden jerk of movements
The Bank of England made an unexpected decision to increase interest rates by half a percentage point in response to new information suggesting that British inflation would persist for a longer period. The decision, reached by the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) with a 7-2 vote, resulted in the main interest rate rising […]
Inflation instils fear in Central banks that attempt to cope
Central bankers, who were once proponents of maintaining an aura of ambiguity, are now attempting to shift away from the predictability they have fostered over the past 15 years through explicit guidance on their monetary policy intentions. They seek to return to a period when policy decisions were less predetermined, allowing for surprises and adjustments […]
UBS may have Credit Suisse under its wings, will its crowd follow?
With the successful completion of its acquisition of Credit Suisse, UBS now confronts the critical task of fulfilling its commitment to benefiting both shareholders and Swiss taxpayers in this government-led rescue operation. Marking the largest banking deal since the 2008 financial crisis, this merger has catapulted UBS into the position of an unparalleled global wealth […]
UBS seals Credit Suisse deal to be on the road of undeterred fame
UBS (UBSG.S) announced on Monday the successful completion of its emergency acquisition of troubled local competitor Credit Suisse (CSGN.S), resulting in the formation of a massive Swiss bank with a balance sheet worth $1.6 trillion. This landmark banking deal, the largest since the 2008 global financial crisis, is expected to present both challenges and numerous […]
BoC sets rates to two-decade peak with room for more
The Bank of Canada made a significant decision on Wednesday by raising its overnight rate to 4.75%, marking the highest level in 22 years. This move immediately sparked forecasts from markets and analysts, predicting another increase in the following month to address an overheating economy and stubbornly high inflation that has persisted. After a series […]
Timeline until: Credit Suisse stumbled and UBS went to its aid
UBS Group (UBSG.S) has announced that the official completion of its takeover of Credit Suisse (CSGN.S) is expected to take place as early as June 12, facilitated by the Swiss authorities in an effort to prevent a broader banking crisis. The culmination of this merger signifies the end of an era for Credit Suisse, a […]
Banks toss bets for high-jeopardy bonds
Investors who profited from high-risk bonds created after the financial crisis are now confronted with a new reality: they may not receive their payments. These bonds, known as AT1 bonds or perpetual bonds, were typically sold by banks with a repayment option triggered after five years. In the past, investors received their money back, and […]