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The headquarters of the People's Bank of China, the central bank, is pictured in Beijing, China

China’s softened TLAC stance gives banks breathing space

March 14, 2024

Change to total loss-absorbing capacity requirements will significantly reduce capital needed for compliance

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UK proposes rules to help banks mitigate APP fraud risk

March 14, 2024

Under new proposals, bank transfers could be delayed for an additional 72 hours in cases of suspected fraud

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LatAm banks falling short on human rights, says report

March 14, 2024

Policy commitments not effectively translated into concrete actions

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Major US banks back out of the Equator Principles

March 13, 2024

Banks indicate governance concerns and a desire to go it alone, but NGOs say they are ‘backpedalling’

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FCA urged to act in ‘Sexism in the City’ report

March 12, 2024

UK Treasury committee report reveals culture to blame for lack of improvement

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RBC to triple renewables lending ahead of shareholder action

March 12, 2024

Announcement comes ahead of the bank’s AGM, where its renewables to fossil fuel financing ratio will be scrutinised

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Lagging Philippines economy searches for boost

March 11, 2024

The country’s economy lags behind as other emerging Asian nations surge ahead

A general view of the new headquarters of the Central Bank of Egypt, at the New Administrative Capital east of Cairo

Abu Dhabi and IMF backing gives Egypt a shot at economic turnaround

March 11, 2024

The country’s backers hope it will let its currency float freely and scale back spending on bloated projects

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Banking industry takes legal action against US cap on late credit card fees

March 8, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is introducing a new rule to end skyrocketing fees for late credit card payments

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UK could have second-mover advantage in crypto asset regulation, say legal experts

March 8, 2024

Companies urged to adopt best practice ahead of final rules

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