Peru's BCR: Credit up 9.1% year-on-year in May, highest rate since March 2021

UnionBank tops visa credit payment volume in the Philippines in 2025 

UNION BANK of the Philippines (UnionBank) topped Visa credit payment volume in the Philippines in 2025, reflecting how more Filipinos are using credit cards for everyday spending and greater flexibility

CBP umum dividen 6.5 peratus bagi tahun kewangan 2025

PETALING JAYA: Co-opbank Pertama (CBP) mengumumkan kadar dividen sebanyak 6.5 peratus bagi tahun kewangan berakhir 31 Disember 2025 dengan jumlah agihan keseluruhan mencecah RM104.79 juta. Pembayaran dividen yang telah ditolak zakat itu mula dikreditkan secara rasmi ke dalam akaun simpanan lebih 92,000 anggota yang layak bermula hari ini, 2 Julai 2026. Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif CBP, ... Read more The post CBP umum dividen 6.5 peratus bagi tahun kewangan 2025 appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Amanano Community Bank records historic GH¢19.2m profit, unveils expansion and diaspora banking plans

Amanano Community Bank has recorded a historic profit of GH¢19.2 million for the 2025 financial year, marking the highest annual earnings in the bank's history since it was established in 1982. The record performance was announced at the bank's Annual General Meeting (AGM), where Board Chairman, Oheneyere Augustina Asare Osei, attributed the achievement to prudent management, disciplined leadership and sustained growth over the past few years.

China’s Gold Reserves Rise Most Since 2023 Amid Bullion Price Decline

(NaturalNews) The People's Bank of China (PBOC) reported its largest monthly increase in gold reserves in more than two and a half years in June, even as bullion pr...

Weak Yen Drives Surge in Japanese Bankruptcies During First Half of 2026

Forty-five Japanese companies went bankrupt during the first half of 2026, citing the weak yen as a key factor behind their financial collapse. This marks the highest figure recorded for a first half since 2022. Bankruptcies Rise Sharply The total represents a 32.4 percent increase from the 34 companies that failed during the first half of 2025 and is 27 companies higher than the figure recorded in 2023. The increase comes as the yen once again traded above 162 per U. S. dollar this week, its weakest level since 1986.

Business : AEON Credit Service's Net Profit Higher At RM95.16 Mln In 1QFY2027

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter ended May 31, 2026 for the financial year (FY) 2027 (1QFY2027) rose to RM95.16 million from RM77.54 million in 1QFY2026.

Standard Bank Becomes The First Bank On The Continent Authorised To Clear Renminbi Transactions

Standard Bank, the biggest bank in Africa by assets, and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited (ICBC) have been jointly authorised by the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) to clear Renminbi (RMB) in Africa. Standard Bank is the first African based bank to receive this authorisation. In November 2025, the bank also became []

From AI chips to energy drinks: Hong Kong’s biggest listing deals of 2026 so far

Hong Kong’s stock exchange ranked second globally by capital raised in the first half of 2026, with total proceeds from initial public offerings and secondary listings rising 84.3 per cent year on year to US26.4 billion. Among the 84 new listings during the period, mainland Chinese issuers accounted for 98.5 per cent of the total, with the majority concentrated in advanced technology and consumer staples. Below are the five largest deals: 1. Victory Giant Technology, US2.73 billion The...

India's active credit cards cross 120 mn in May

India's active credit cards cross 120 mn in May

Philippine peso leads Asian currencies lower, Malaysian ringgit up

The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0205 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 161.710 161.77 +0.04 Sing dlr 1.297 1.2966 -0.02 Taiwan dlr 31.840 31.751 -0.28 Korean won 1548.700 1542.7 -0.39 Baht 33.410 33.41 -0.01 Peso 61.298 60.876 -0.69 Rupiah 17950.000 [] The post Philippine peso leads Asian currencies lower, Malaysian ringgit up appeared first on Interaksyon.

The hidden cost of your points

Credit card swipe fees hit a record 198 billion in 2025, intensifying debate over who really pays for rewards programs

Peru tops Latin America in international reputation, ranking 25th worldwide

Peru ranked as Latin America's top country for international reputation, placing 25th worldwide in the RepCore Nations 2026 ranking by Reputation Lab.

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For the last decade, Ohio’s dual credit program, College Credit Plus (CCP), has been giving academically eligible students in grades 7–12 the opportunity to earn postsecondary credit by taking college courses for free. According to the most recent annual report, more than 94,000 students participated in CCP during the 2024–25 school year. But the report also shows sizable enrollment gaps between White and minority students, as well as economically disadvantaged pupils and their more affluent Read More

Africa attracts $70 billion in FDI in 2025, the third-highest level since 1990

Africa attracts $70 billion in FDI in 2025, the third-highest level since 1990

UBA rewards customer loyalty with over N400m Bumper Account Anniversary Bonus

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has rewarded thousands of customers with over N400 million in anniversary bonuses under its flagship UBA Bumper Account, reaffirming the Bank’s unwavering commitment to rewarding customer loyalty and promoting a strong savings culture. The payout, one of the largest loyalty rewards under the Bumper Account initiative [] UBA rewards customer loyalty with over N400m Bumper Account Anniversary Bonus

These 5 Places Are Better With a Credit Card

These 5 Places Are Better With a Credit Card

South Africa’s digital wallet goldrush has a licensing problem

South Africa’s prepaid card and digital wallet market is valued at 13.5 billion as of 2026, with an anticipated compound annual growth rate of 11.9, reaching 21.2 billion by 2030 [1]. Capitec’s per wallet transactions increased by 103 to R335 million by the year ending February 2026, while FNB’s digital wallets saw more than R21 []

Senco Gold shares soar 6% as Q1 business update highlights 60% revenue growth

Senco Gold shares saw a significant jump following a strong Q1 FY27 business update. The jewellery retailer reported a robust 60 year-on-year revenue growth, driven by a 48 rise in retail revenue and an impressive 38 same-store sales growth.

GCC commercial property index hits 165 in Q1 CY’26 amid stable pan-India growth

Hyderabad emerged as the highest-ranked GCC destination with a GCC-CPRI of 212.1

CGTN Poll: Global respondents credit CPC for China's development

CGTN Poll: Global respondents credit CPC for China's development

Franklin Intermediate Investment Grade Credit SMA Q1 2026 Commentary

Franklin Intermediate Investment Grade Credit SMA Q1 2026 Commentary

35 indie movies and Disney's new animated film 'Hexed' receive a California film tax credit

LOS ANGELES — Nearly three dozen indie movies, along with big animated projects from Walt Disney Co. and Universal Pictures' DreamWorks Animation, will receive a California tax credit for filming in the Golden State. A total of 41 films were ...

S. Korea posts record-high current account surplus in May

South Korea posted an all-time high current account surplus in May on robust exports of semiconductors, central bank data showed Wednesday. The current account surplus totaled 38.61 billion in May, up from 28.29 billion the previous month, according to the data from the Bank of Korea. It marked the largest monthly current account surplus ever, renewing the previous record of 37.93 billion set in March. Compared with the same month a year earlier, the figure surged from 9.91 billion. South Ko

China's Gold Imports Hit Multi-Year High as Investment Demand Strengthens

China's gold imports surged to approximately 163 tonnes in May 2026, marking the highest monthly level since March 2024, according to the latest Chinese customs data. As a result, total gold imports during the first five months of the year reached around 692 tonnes, representing a 76 year-on-year increase, highlighting the renewed momentum in the world's largest gold market.

Gold price surge lifts Namibia’s export earnings

Production at 1 953kg by June Elevated international gold prices boosted Namibia’s first-quarter 2026 gold export earnings to N5.2 billion despite a sharp drop in domestic production volumes. This is according to the Bank of Namibia’s June 2026 quarterly bulletin. The central bank reports that gold production fell 27.2 quarter on quarter and 25.5 year [] The post Gold price surge lifts Namibia’s export earnings appeared first on The Namibian.

Uzbekistan ranks among world’s top central bank gold buyers in 2026

Uzbekistan ranks among world’s top central bank gold buyers in 2026

4 Best Business Credit Cards for Balance Transfer in 2026

Pay down business debt faster with the best balance transfer business credit cards for 2026. Compare top picks by offers, fees, and cash-back rewards to find the right card for your business. The post 4 Best Business Credit Cards for Balance Transfer in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Japan Drives Asia Offshore Bonds to Record, Surpassing China Era

Japanese borrowers drove quarterly issuance in Asia Pacific’s offshore bond market to a record, eclipsing the previous peak set during an era of Chinese corporate dominance.

Argentines in arrears: 1 in every 4 families cannot pay their debts

In the past year, 2.5 million debtors have fallen behind with payments. Some 3.3 million people currently owe payments dating back more than a year for sums averaging approximately 1.6 million pesos. Private studies show the situation facing families in Argentina. Leer más

Opinion: CRED, Kunal Shah, And The Questions That Won't Go Away

Founded by Shah in 2018, CRED was built to reward creditworthy Indians for responsible financial behaviour.

Japanese manga publisher to enter Indian market

While Japanese content has become increasingly popular in India since COVID-19, the rapidly growing South Asian economy currently imports English versions of manga products.

What is a credit union and how much can I borrow? Clonard Credit Union answers Irish News reader questions

Terry McCrudden: ‘The maximum loan amount available from CUU Credit Union is £75,000

Hsinchu's Guanxin regains title as Taiwan's highest income ward

Taipei, July 2 (CNA) Residents of Guanxin ward (關新里) in Hsinchu City posted Taiwan's highest average annual household income in 2024 at NT4.592 million (US143,873), reclaiming the title of the country's wealthiest ward, according to Ministry of Finance (MOF) data released Thursday.

Asia week ahead: Key data from Indonesia, China, Japan, and South Korea

ASIA/PACIFIC: Data highlights include Indonesia’s CPI inflation, China’s purchasing managers’ index, South Korea’s exports and Japan’s Tankan survey. Also, the People’s Bank of China will conduct a new overnight reverse repo operation

The BizNews Edge: African Bank's Billion-Rand Acquisition Trap

The BizNews Edge: African Bank's Billion-Rand Acquisition Trap