Simon Whitaker Digital currencies and the tokenisation of financial assets could speed up the movement of money and assets between institutions and across borders. Historically, the liberalisation of capital flows led to debates about the impact on macroeconomic and financial stability. Bouts of instability – for example the 2008 global financial crisis – provoked calls … Read more
Summary A beautiful wedding doesn’t have to mean overspending. This blog shares smart strategies to plan your dream wedding while staying within budget, including: Setting a Realistic Budget – Prioritize expenses and track costs carefully.Exploring Affordable Venue Options – Consider off-season dates or non-traditional locations.DIY & Cost-Saving Hacks – From decorations to invitations, small savings … Read more
Congrats on having a brand new SBI savings bank account in your name! Well, it feels like a kind of relief that your bank account is ready to be used. But have you ever thought about what comes next after having a bank account? Well, it goes like this. Read on and let’s find it … Read more
PNC Financial Services Group is upping its guidance for loan growth in 2025, after more than two years of stubbornly-stagnant borrower activity. The Pittsburgh-based bank is now forecasting a 1% rise in average loans for the year, a shift from its previous estimate that loans would remain stable. The uptick marks a turn for PNC, … Read more
Union Bank December 13, 2024 The new year isn’t just made for celebrations, it’s a time to take a look at your finances and see where you stand. We don’t just mean a quick glance at your savings and checking accounts, a financial review means assessing your financial progress and setting goals for the new … Read more
Miruna-Daniela Ivan The widespread practice of financial institution to re-use securities received as collateral plays a key role in the repurchase agreement (repo) market functioning. By increasing the availability of securities which can be used as collateral, collateral re-use lowers funding costs under normal market conditions, allowing collateral to flow to where it is most … Read more
How Ukraine pulled off an audacious attack deep inside Russia Months of planning went into a covert operation that relied on cheap, short-range drones By Mike Collett-White, Prasanta Kumar Duttaand Mariano Zafra Published June 4, 2024 11:00 AM EDT Three days after Ukraine launched its most complex attack against Russia since the full-scale war began, details of how it was … Read more
Summary aving money doesn’t have to be overwhelming—monthly saving challenges can make it fun and manageable. This blog explores creative ways to boost your savings, including: No-Spend Month – Cut out non-essential expenses for 30 days. 52-Week Challenge – Start with $1 in Week 1, adding a dollar each week until you reach $1,378.Spare Change … Read more
Fixed deposits, a time deposits you can get in any bank. There are two types of fixed deposits, one is TDR and the other is STDR. Literally speaking, both are term deposits but there are certain aspects where one differs from the other. It helps in choosing the right product as per investors’ needs. We … Read more
In our discussions with banking executives, a common theme is how the lending market is changing and constantly giving rise to threats and opportunities, as covered in our Commercial Banking Top Trends for 2024. Confronting these changes is essential, but it also requires banks to be willing to reinvent to stay ahead. Previously, we touched … Read more