Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1899, Fiat founded by Giovanni Agnelli in Turin, Italy. In 1901, Gwendolyn Lizarraga, Belizean businesswoman, activist, and politician (died 1975) was born. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1953, Patricia Reyes Spíndola, Mexican actress, director, and producer was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1980, Tyson Kidd, Canadian wrestler was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2004, Laurance Rockefeller, American financier and philanthropist (born 1910) passed away. In 2007, Alfonso López Michelsen, Colombian lawyer and politician, 32nd President of Colombia (born 1913) passed away. In 2015, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escapes from the maximum security Altiplano prison in Mexico, his second escape. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

CBN Data Localisation: Galaxy Backbone moves to capture banks, fintechs

Vanguard News

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July 8, 2026

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By Progress Godfrey Galaxy Backbone (GBB) has intensified its engagement with banks, fintech firms, and other financial institutions as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) moves to enforce the local storage of payment transaction data. The digital infrastructure and shared services provider, in a statement yesterday, brought together Chief Information Officers, fintech leaders, and technology stakeholders [] The post CBN Data Localisation: Galaxy Backbone moves to capture banks, fintechs appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Interaksyon

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· Jun 30, 2026

‘All banks din po sana’: Banks urged to scrap transfer fees

“All banks din po sana.” This was the comment of Filipinos after the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) decided to permanently waive its transfer fees for online transactions. The bank announced that it will waive fees for transactions made via InstaPay or PESONet starting July 1. InstaPay refers to real-time fund transfers to other banks [] The post ‘All banks din po sana’: Banks urged to scrap transfer fees appeared first on Interaksyon.

NewsBlaze News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Digital Banking With Bankaool for First-Time Users: What You Should Know

Bankaool, a regulated Mexican commercial bank supervised by CNBV and Banco de México, built a digital account designed to lower barriers.

Mindanao Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

RCBC expands unlimited free transfers service

TAGUIG CITY, PHILIPPINES — Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) is reinforcing its commitment to making digital banking more accessible by offering unlimited free InstaPay and PESONet fund transfers through its

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 22, 2026

The interconnection advantage for Ghana’s financial future

Across Africa, banking is no longer confined to vaults and branches. It is now wired into fibre routes, data centres, and the invisible handshake between networks. Ghana is no exception.

IT News Africa

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· Jul 10, 2026

The bank of the future will need to serve people and the AI agents acting for them

For years, digital banking has been measured by access. Ensuring clients can open an account without visiting a branch, transact from a phone, or get help outside normal banking hours shaped the first wave of banking digitisation and changed how millions of South Africans manage their money. However, the next phase of digital banking will []

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 8, 2026

Kerajaan hargai komitmen industri perbankan bantu PMKS akses kewangan mudah – PM

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menghargai komitmen industri perbankan dalam memperluas akses kewangan yang lebih mudah, berpatutan dan bertanggungjawab terutama membantu pelanggan individu dan perusahaan mikro, kecil dan sederhana (PMKS). Inisiatif tersebut merangkumi pengenalan Kad Kredit Asas, pemansuhan caj RM1 bagi pengeluaran wang tunai di ATM bank, serta bantuan bersasar kepada peminjam dan PMKS yang ... Read more The post Kerajaan hargai komitmen industri perbankan bantu PMKS akses kewangan mudah – PM appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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Related coverage for "CBN Data Localisation: Galaxy Backbone moves to capture banks, fintechs": Interaksyon — ‘All banks din po sana’: Banks urged to scrap transfer fees. NewsBlaze News — Digital Banking With Bankaool for First-Time Users: What You Should Know. Mindanao Times — RCBC expands unlimited free transfers service. MyJoyOnline — The interconnection advantage for Ghana’s financial future. IT News Africa — The bank of the future will need to serve people and the AI agents acting for them. Utusan Malaysia — Kerajaan hargai komitmen industri perbankan bantu PMKS akses kewangan mudah – PM