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Russia Increases Pensions for Working Pensioners

Russia raises pensions for 8 million working pensioners starting August 1st, 2024, adding up to 3 pension points yearly (maximum 437 rubles increase), reinstating inflation adjustments suspended since 2016, impacting millions and addressing past inequities.

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Santander Targets \$250 Billion in US Assets via Organic Growth

Santander, Spain's largest bank by assets, aims to more than double its US assets to over \$250 billion within two years through organic growth across its consumer finance, investment banking, and Openbank divisions to achieve a higher US regulatory classification.

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40% Bias Score

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UK Eases Financial Regulations to Boost Growth

The UK government is easing financial regulations to boost economic growth, reversing a post-2008 trend; this approach, while aiming to stimulate the economy, risks repeating past mistakes if not carefully managed.

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56% Bias Score

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dailymail.co.uk
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NatWest's Soaring Profits Amidst Tax Scrutiny and Fintech Competition

NatWest's first-half operating profits surged to £3.6 billion, exceeding last year's figures and fueling plans for acquisitions, while also facing potential government tax scrutiny and competition from fintechs.

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72% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
dailymail.co.uk
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Falling Easy-Access Rates Drive Savers Towards Fixed-Rate Cash ISAs

Falling rates on popular easy-access accounts are prompting savers to consider fixed-rate cash ISAs, which offer higher, albeit less immediately attractive, returns with withdrawal penalties; the best rates are unlikely to last.

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48% Bias Score

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pda.nnov.kp.ru
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Regional Bank's Socio-Economic Impact in Southern Russia

At a July 17th meeting in Cheboksary, "Центр-инвест" bank highlighted its success in Southern Russia, exceeding national small business lending averages by 1.5-2 times per capita, while also funding educational and cultural programs reaching over 700,000 people.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
smh.com.au
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Hidden Credit Card Penalties: Late Fees Despite On-Time Payments

A Virgin Money credit card customer, despite a history of on-time payments, was charged interest due to a missed payment resulting from not receiving a statement email; this highlights hidden credit card penalties and the need for regulatory changes.

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smh.com.au
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ASIC Orders \$93 Million Refund to Low-Income Customers from Australian Banks

Australian banks will refund \$93 million to over 770,000 low-income customers after an ASIC investigation found they were wrongly charged high fees despite eligibility for cheaper accounts; ANZ will pay the most at \$47.9 million, followed by Westpac at \$9.9 million, while CBA made prior goodwill ...

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dailymail.co.uk
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Smaller British Banks Outperform "Big Four" Amidst Investor Shift

Three smaller British banks—Secure Trust, Arbuthnot Banking Group, and Manx Financial Group—are outperforming the established "Big Four," showcasing strong growth and high dividend yields, driven by specialized lending and a focus on niche markets.

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52% Bias Score

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kathimerini.gr
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Greece Eliminates Bank ATM Fees in New Regulation

Greece's government announced a new regulation eliminating bank fees for ATM withdrawals within the DIAS system and from affiliated providers, addressing a recent surge in fees from third-party ATMs; the measure follows an earlier reduction of six bank charges and aims to curb excessive costs.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
repubblica.it
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Hera Acquires Ambiente Energia, Expands in Northeast Italy

Hera Group completed its acquisition of Ambiente Energia, an industrial liquid waste treatment company, on July 27th, expanding its operations in Northeast Italy and aligning with its 2028 industrial plan; concurrently, Piazza Affari experienced a 13.6% capitalization increase in the first half of 2...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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EU Imposes Tough New Sanctions on Russia

The EU's 18th sanctions package, adopted July 18th, targets Russia's energy, banking, and military sectors, adding 14 individuals and 41 entities to the sanctions list, lowering the oil price cap to $47.6, and banning transactions with 22 more banks, aiming to pressure Russia to end its war against ...

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