Bank news today
Here are some of the latest bank news and updates from around the world:
Global
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economy is facing a growing risk of recession due to rising interest rates, trade tensions, and slowing economic growth. (Source: Reuters)
- The World Bank has cut its forecast for global economic growth in 2023, citing rising inflation and interest rates. (Source: Bloomberg)
United States
- The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 0.25% to a range of 4.5% to 4.75%, citing ongoing inflation concerns. (Source: CNBC)
- JPMorgan Chase has announced plans to acquire a majority stake in the digital bank, Greendrake. (Source: The Financial Times)
- Wells Fargo has agreed to pay $3.7 billion to settle claims related to its mortgage lending practices. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
Europe
- The European Central Bank (ECB) has kept interest rates unchanged, citing low inflation and a slowing economy. (Source: The Financial Times)
- Deutsche Bank has announced plans to cut 18,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring effort. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Santander has agreed to sell its UK retail banking business to the private equity firm, Cerberus. (Source: The Guardian)
Asia
- The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut interest rates by 0.25% to a record low of 0.75%, citing slowing economic growth. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)
- The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has kept interest rates unchanged, citing low inflation and a slowing economy. (Source: The Japan Times)
- DBS Bank has announced plans to acquire a majority stake in the Indian digital bank, Lakshmi Vilas Bank. (Source: The Economic Times)
Emerging Markets
- The Central Bank of Turkey has raised interest rates by 1.5% to combat inflation and support the lira. (Source: Reuters)
- The Reserve Bank of South Africa has kept interest rates unchanged, citing low inflation and a slowing economy. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The Central Bank of Brazil has cut interest rates by 0.5% to stimulate economic growth. (Source: The Financial Times)
These are just a few of the latest bank news and updates from around the world. If you're looking for more information, feel free to ask!