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Greece Intervenes to Curb Excessive Bank Charges
The Greek government implemented measures to reduce excessive bank charges, addressing public complaints about unfair fees and lending practices, marking a shift in the relationship between the government and the banking sector.
Greece Intervenes to Curb Excessive Bank Charges
The Greek government implemented measures to reduce excessive bank charges, addressing public complaints about unfair fees and lending practices, marking a shift in the relationship between the government and the banking sector.
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44% Bias Score
Credit Suisse Collapse: Internal Mismanagement and Regulatory Failures Blamed
A Swiss parliamentary report blames Credit Suisse's 2023 collapse on internal mismanagement, citing 33.7 billion Swiss francs in losses and 39.8 billion francs in management bonuses over 12 years, while also criticizing ineffective regulatory oversight by FINMA and recommending stricter regulations ...
Credit Suisse Collapse: Internal Mismanagement and Regulatory Failures Blamed
A Swiss parliamentary report blames Credit Suisse's 2023 collapse on internal mismanagement, citing 33.7 billion Swiss francs in losses and 39.8 billion francs in management bonuses over 12 years, while also criticizing ineffective regulatory oversight by FINMA and recommending stricter regulations ...
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36% Bias Score
Canada to Sharply Increase Anti-Money Laundering Penalties
The Canadian government plans to increase penalties for anti-money-laundering failures by up to 40 times, raising the maximum fine for banks to $20 million per violation, following pressure to address financial crime and the TD Bank case.
Canada to Sharply Increase Anti-Money Laundering Penalties
The Canadian government plans to increase penalties for anti-money-laundering failures by up to 40 times, raising the maximum fine for banks to $20 million per violation, following pressure to address financial crime and the TD Bank case.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Allies' FDIC Dismantling Proposals Spark Concern
Proposals to dismantle the FDIC, the agency insuring bank deposits, have emerged from President-elect Trump's allies, sparking concerns about the potential for bank runs and the loss of public trust in the safety of deposits, despite experts' belief that Congress is unlikely to support such a move.
Trump Allies' FDIC Dismantling Proposals Spark Concern
Proposals to dismantle the FDIC, the agency insuring bank deposits, have emerged from President-elect Trump's allies, sparking concerns about the potential for bank runs and the loss of public trust in the safety of deposits, despite experts' belief that Congress is unlikely to support such a move.
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52% Bias Score
HSBC Sued for \$23 Million in Scam Losses Due to Systemic Fraud Control Failures
Australia's corporate regulator is suing banking giant HSBC for failing to protect hundreds of customers who lost over \$23 million to scams between January 2020 and August 2024 due to alleged systemic gaps in its fraud control systems, slow investigations, and inadequate prevention measures.
HSBC Sued for \$23 Million in Scam Losses Due to Systemic Fraud Control Failures
Australia's corporate regulator is suing banking giant HSBC for failing to protect hundreds of customers who lost over \$23 million to scams between January 2020 and August 2024 due to alleged systemic gaps in its fraud control systems, slow investigations, and inadequate prevention measures.
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52% Bias Score
NatWest CEO in Line for Multimillion-Pound Pay Boost
NatWest Group plans to significantly increase its CEO Paul Thwaite's compensation to a potential \$6.6 million annually, aligning his pay with industry peers, following a 90% surge in the bank's share price in 2024 and its return to full private ownership after a 17-year government stake.
NatWest CEO in Line for Multimillion-Pound Pay Boost
NatWest Group plans to significantly increase its CEO Paul Thwaite's compensation to a potential \$6.6 million annually, aligning his pay with industry peers, following a 90% surge in the bank's share price in 2024 and its return to full private ownership after a 17-year government stake.
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40% Bias Score
UK Stock Market Faces Takeover Blitz: One-Third of AIM Firms Vulnerable
Peel Hunt predicts that approximately one-third of AIM-listed companies valued between £50 million and £250 million will be acquired in 2024 due to low liquidity, depressed valuations, limited capital access, and a lack of transparency from boards, resulting in an exodus of companies from both AIM a...
UK Stock Market Faces Takeover Blitz: One-Third of AIM Firms Vulnerable
Peel Hunt predicts that approximately one-third of AIM-listed companies valued between £50 million and £250 million will be acquired in 2024 due to low liquidity, depressed valuations, limited capital access, and a lack of transparency from boards, resulting in an exodus of companies from both AIM a...
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52% Bias Score
CFPB Sues Major Banks Over $870 Million in Zelle Fraud Losses
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a lawsuit against Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo, alleging they rushed the launch of Zelle, leading to over $870 million in user fraud losses since 2017 due to inadequate security measures.
CFPB Sues Major Banks Over $870 Million in Zelle Fraud Losses
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a lawsuit against Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo, alleging they rushed the launch of Zelle, leading to over $870 million in user fraud losses since 2017 due to inadequate security measures.
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48% Bias Score
Proposals to Dismantle FDIC Spark Concerns Over Financial Stability
Proposals to dismantle the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), which insures bank deposits, are emerging from President-elect Trump's allies, despite widespread opposition from experts who warn of the potential risks to financial stability and public trust.
Proposals to Dismantle FDIC Spark Concerns Over Financial Stability
Proposals to dismantle the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), which insures bank deposits, are emerging from President-elect Trump's allies, despite widespread opposition from experts who warn of the potential risks to financial stability and public trust.
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52% Bias Score
Schufa's New 100-Day Rule Improves Credit Scores for 120,000 Germans
Germany's Schufa credit agency implemented a new 100-day rule, enabling consumers to improve their credit score faster by quickly repaying overdue payments; approximately 120,000 consumers are expected to benefit.
Schufa's New 100-Day Rule Improves Credit Scores for 120,000 Germans
Germany's Schufa credit agency implemented a new 100-day rule, enabling consumers to improve their credit score faster by quickly repaying overdue payments; approximately 120,000 consumers are expected to benefit.
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44% Bias Score
Economists Warn City Expansion Threatens UK Economic Stability
Fifty economists warned that expanding the City of London's financial sector, as proposed by the Chancellor and Rachel Reeves, risks undermining economic growth and stability, citing evidence suggesting that beyond a certain threshold, financial sector growth harms the wider economy, echoing concern...
Economists Warn City Expansion Threatens UK Economic Stability
Fifty economists warned that expanding the City of London's financial sector, as proposed by the Chancellor and Rachel Reeves, risks undermining economic growth and stability, citing evidence suggesting that beyond a certain threshold, financial sector growth harms the wider economy, echoing concern...
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52% Bias Score
CFPB Overdraft Rule Caps Fees, Reshapes Banking
The CFPB's new overdraft rule, effective October 1, 2025, will cap overdraft fees at $5 or require cost-based fees or loan treatment for banks over $10 billion in assets, potentially saving consumers $5 billion annually.
CFPB Overdraft Rule Caps Fees, Reshapes Banking
The CFPB's new overdraft rule, effective October 1, 2025, will cap overdraft fees at $5 or require cost-based fees or loan treatment for banks over $10 billion in assets, potentially saving consumers $5 billion annually.
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40% Bias Score
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