Israel’s rightward shift stokes alarm over threat to West Bank stability

Proposals by Israel’s new far-right government for far-reaching changes to the administration of the occupied West Bank prompted warnings from opposition figures and Palestinian groups even before Benjamin Netanyahu officially returned as prime minister last week. But an intervention by the head of the Israel Defense Forces underscored how those anxieties have also reached the … Read more

Morocco finalized crypto regulatory framework: Central Bank

Morocco may see its first crypto bill introduced “in the following days.” The document is already written by the Central Bank and will be discussed with the industry stakeholders.  On Jan. 3, during the press conference, the Governor of Morocco’s Central Bank, Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), Abdellatif Jouahiri, announced a series of discussions between the BAM and … Read more

World Bank seeks more funds to address climate change, other crises

The World Bank is seeking to vastly expand its lending capacity to address climate change and other global crises and will negotiate with shareholders ahead of April meetings on proposals that include a capital increase and new lending tools, according to an “evolution roadmap” seen by Reuters on Monday. The roadmap document – sent to … Read more

Israel kills two Palestinians in West Bank: Palestinian ministry

Palestinians inspect the site of a house that was demolished by the Israeli army in the West Bank village of Kafr Dan near Jenin on Jan. 2, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP The Israeli Army killed two Palestinians in a West Bank raid on Monday as it demolished the homes of two Palestinians accused of … Read more

‘Most economists are predicting a recession in 2023’: I own a rental property. Is it a good time to take out a bank loan and renovate — or should I wait?

Dear MarketWatch, Along with a sibling, I own a rental property of more than 40 rooms in the Caribbean, where we do weekly rentals.  It’s near downtown but in need of repairs and renovation.  Is this a good time to go to the bank for a loan for renovation? We are also open to changing … Read more

Why Deutsche Bank Told Clients to Stay Away From American Banks

It’s always fascinating to observe how Americans are perceived by people from other places  — depending on the country and the circumstances, common stereotypes range from unhealthy food to cut-throat capitalism and being a workaholic. In the world of banking, the reputation is also not particularly rosy but of a system that will lure you … Read more

FTX stake in US bank raises concerns about banking loopholes

The bankruptcy proceedings of cryptocurrency exchange FTX have revealed many new aspects of its unethical practices. The latest revelation around its stake in one of the smallest United States banks from rural Washington has raised fresh concerns about its operations and alleged misuse of banking loopholes. Farmington State Bank in the state of Washington, now … Read more

Atom Bank to tap private equity for final £50mn funding round next year

Atom Bank is planning a final private capital raise of at least £50mn next year after being forced to delay its stock exchange debut. The digital bank, which launched in 2016, is seeking to raise money from new investors and is currently in discussions with a number of interested companies, including private equity firms, according … Read more

Dharavi Bank Review: Suniel Shetty’s Web Debut Does Not Deliver Real Thrills

Suniel Shetty in Dharavi Bank. (courtesy: YouTube) Cast: Suniel Shetty, Vivek Oberoi, Sonali Kulkarni, Luke Kenny, Freddy Daruwala Director: Samit Kakkad Rating: 2 stars (out of 5) A crime lord in his labyrinth and a crime-buster on a personal mission face off against each other in Dharavi Bank, a ten-part MX Player original series built … Read more

China central bank to offer cheap loans to support developers’ bonds-sources

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: Reuters Julie Zhu and Engen Tham Publishing date: Nov 25, 2022  •  5 minutes ago  •  3 minute read Join the conversation Article content HONG KONG/SHANGHAI — China’s central bank will offer cheap loans to financial firms for buying bonds issued by property developers, four people with … Read more