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CNMC Approves BBVA-Sabadell Merger with Conditions
Spain's CNMC approved BBVA's takeover of Banco Sabadell on April 29th, 2025, but raised concerns about potential negative impacts on retail customers and financial exclusion in rural areas due to branch closures, providing the government with grounds for intervention before the June 24th deadline.
CNMC Approves BBVA-Sabadell Merger with Conditions
Spain's CNMC approved BBVA's takeover of Banco Sabadell on April 29th, 2025, but raised concerns about potential negative impacts on retail customers and financial exclusion in rural areas due to branch closures, providing the government with grounds for intervention before the June 24th deadline.
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40% Bias Score
EU Warns Spain Against Blocking BBVA-Sabadell Merger
BBVA sought EU intervention after the Spanish government opposed its takeover bid for Banco Sabadell; the EU warned Spain against blocking the deal, citing its advanced stage and numerous approvals, while internal disagreements emerged within the Commission regarding the intervention.
EU Warns Spain Against Blocking BBVA-Sabadell Merger
BBVA sought EU intervention after the Spanish government opposed its takeover bid for Banco Sabadell; the EU warned Spain against blocking the deal, citing its advanced stage and numerous approvals, while internal disagreements emerged within the Commission regarding the intervention.
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48% Bias Score
Citigroup Reverses 2018 Firearm Sales Banking Restrictions
Citigroup reversed its 2018 policy restricting banking services to businesses selling firearms to specific groups, citing adherence to regulatory developments and federal legislation following accusations of political bias against conservatives on Wall Street.
Citigroup Reverses 2018 Firearm Sales Banking Restrictions
Citigroup reversed its 2018 policy restricting banking services to businesses selling firearms to specific groups, citing adherence to regulatory developments and federal legislation following accusations of political bias against conservatives on Wall Street.
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48% Bias Score
EU to Ease Securitization Rules to Boost Capital Markets Union
The European Commission will present two proposals to relax EU securitization regulations, aiming to increase corporate financing and advance the EU's capital markets union by making capital requirements more risk-sensitive and reducing bureaucratic burdens.
EU to Ease Securitization Rules to Boost Capital Markets Union
The European Commission will present two proposals to relax EU securitization regulations, aiming to increase corporate financing and advance the EU's capital markets union by making capital requirements more risk-sensitive and reducing bureaucratic burdens.
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44% Bias Score
RBS Privatization: A 17-Year Recovery
In 2008, the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) received a £45 billion taxpayer bailout following a financial crisis triggered by its risky expansion and mismanagement; 17 years later, the UK government has fully sold its stake, marking a significant turning point but leaving taxpayers with over £10 billi...
RBS Privatization: A 17-Year Recovery
In 2008, the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) received a £45 billion taxpayer bailout following a financial crisis triggered by its risky expansion and mismanagement; 17 years later, the UK government has fully sold its stake, marking a significant turning point but leaving taxpayers with over £10 billi...
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56% Bias Score
UK Government Completes Divestment From Royal Bank of Scotland
The UK government has fully divested from the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), selling its remaining shares 15 years after a £45.5 billion bailout that began in 2008 to prevent the collapse of the bank during the global financial crisis.
UK Government Completes Divestment From Royal Bank of Scotland
The UK government has fully divested from the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), selling its remaining shares 15 years after a £45.5 billion bailout that began in 2008 to prevent the collapse of the bank during the global financial crisis.
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40% Bias Score
BMO Restructures U.S. Operations to Boost Profitability
Bank of Montreal is restructuring its U.S. operations to improve profitability by combining its U.S. personal and business banking, commercial banking, and wealth management divisions under new leadership, including Aron Levine from Bank of America, effective immediately.
BMO Restructures U.S. Operations to Boost Profitability
Bank of Montreal is restructuring its U.S. operations to improve profitability by combining its U.S. personal and business banking, commercial banking, and wealth management divisions under new leadership, including Aron Levine from Bank of America, effective immediately.
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20% Bias Score
Citigroup Reverses 2018 Firearm Sales Restrictions Amidst Political Pressure
Citigroup reversed its 2018 policy restricting banking services to firearm sellers following pressure from the Trump administration alleging Wall Street bias against conservatives and citing regulatory developments and federal legislation; the policy targeted businesses selling firearms to those und...
Citigroup Reverses 2018 Firearm Sales Restrictions Amidst Political Pressure
Citigroup reversed its 2018 policy restricting banking services to firearm sellers following pressure from the Trump administration alleging Wall Street bias against conservatives and citing regulatory developments and federal legislation; the policy targeted businesses selling firearms to those und...
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44% Bias Score
Citigroup Reverses 2018 Firearm Sales Policy Amidst Political Pressure
Citigroup reversed its 2018 policy restricting banking services to firearm businesses following claims of anti-conservative bias and citing "regulatory developments, recent Executive Orders and federal legislation.
Citigroup Reverses 2018 Firearm Sales Policy Amidst Political Pressure
Citigroup reversed its 2018 policy restricting banking services to firearm businesses following claims of anti-conservative bias and citing "regulatory developments, recent Executive Orders and federal legislation.
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48% Bias Score
Low Interest Rates Challenge Spanish Savers
Due to the ECB's interest rate cuts, Spanish savers struggle to find high-yield options; however, some banks offer accounts and deposits with returns near 3%, often with conditions, while short-term fixed-income funds present an alternative, albeit without guaranteed returns.
Low Interest Rates Challenge Spanish Savers
Due to the ECB's interest rate cuts, Spanish savers struggle to find high-yield options; however, some banks offer accounts and deposits with returns near 3%, often with conditions, while short-term fixed-income funds present an alternative, albeit without guaranteed returns.
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36% Bias Score
Low Eurozone Interest Rates Impact Spanish Savings
One year after the first Eurozone interest rate cut, Spanish savers face low returns with major banks focusing on remunerated accounts, while smaller banks offer higher deposit rates; however, inflation may outpace even these rates, pushing investors towards short-term government bonds.
Low Eurozone Interest Rates Impact Spanish Savings
One year after the first Eurozone interest rate cut, Spanish savers face low returns with major banks focusing on remunerated accounts, while smaller banks offer higher deposit rates; however, inflation may outpace even these rates, pushing investors towards short-term government bonds.
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Remunerated Accounts Offer Up to 3% APR in Low-Interest Rate Environment
Spanish banks offer remunerated accounts with interest rates up to 3% APR, providing a secure, liquid alternative to other investments; accounts like Bankinter's offer up to 3% for the first year with conditions.
Spanish Remunerated Accounts Offer Up to 3% APR in Low-Interest Rate Environment
Spanish banks offer remunerated accounts with interest rates up to 3% APR, providing a secure, liquid alternative to other investments; accounts like Bankinter's offer up to 3% for the first year with conditions.
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56% Bias Score
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