Standard Bank Africa Unlocked 2026: Business Leaders Convene To Accelerate Investment, Innovation And Growth

Meet the top 10 banks controlling trillions in assets across the continent

Explore Africa's evolving banking industry, driven by digital innovation and financial inclusion, featuring key institutions shaping the continent's financial future

Commercial Real Estate Finance Is Entering the Crypto Age

Change is coming for the national banking system — and, by extension, commercial real estate finance — and it’s arriving through the innovations taking place across the nebulous world of cryptocurrencies, tokenization and stablecoins. On June 4, Goldman Sachs announced it had formed a partnership with Apex Group, a global fund administrator founded in Bermuda, []

28th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Southern Africa 2026 Returns To Johannesburg For Its Silver Jubilee Edition

Advancing Intelligent Banking, Security, and Enterprise Digital Modernization in South Africa Venue: Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch| Johannesburg, South Africa Johannesburg, South Africa – The International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) announces the 28th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Southern Africa 2026, to be held on 15 October 2026 in Johannesburg, alongside the prestigious Innovation []

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

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

World Bank approves $1.25 bln loan to Nigeria for economic development — Bloomberg

The financing will be directed toward developing capital markets, modernizing the digital economy and e-government, and expanding access to electricity

Banking sector’s sustainable finance compliance hits 73%

The Bank of Ghana says the country’s banking sector has made significant progress in integrating sustainability into its operations, with industry-wide compliance with the Sustainable Banking Principles rising to 73 percent as of September 2025. Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, disclosed this at the launch of the Ghana Sustainable Finance Roadmap []

What regulation will make the UK a world-leading financial center by 2035?

What regulation will make the UK a world-leading financial center by 2035?

Standard Chartered Becomes First Global Bank to Offer Direct USDC Access to Institutions

Standard Chartered is the first Global Systemically Important Bank authorized to let institutions mint and redeem Circle's USDC.

Corporate Origination in APAC: How Malaysian Banks Can Scale Efficiently in 2026

Corporate origination in APAC is becoming more selective, competitive, and operationally demanding. Malaysian banks need faster, data-driven, risk-controlled processes to scale efficiently in 2026. The post Corporate Origination in APAC: How Malaysian Banks Can Scale Efficiently in 2026 appeared first on Axe Finance.

Form 4 Independent Bank Corporation For: 2 July

Form 4 Independent Bank Corporation For: 2 July

Business : Sustainable Finance Moves Into The Mainstream As Green Demand Grows

JAKARTA, July 1 (Bernama) -- Sustainable finance is becoming increasingly mainstream in the banking sector, as rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs), green homes and other low-carbon investments prompts financial institutions to broaden their financing and investment offerings.

Lim Guan Eng says Malaysian banks’ RM54.8b profit can fund MSME loan relief measures

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The banking industry’s higher profits in 2025 show that banks can afford to provide m...

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

SC Bank expands lifestyle offerings for wealthy clients

Standard Chartered Bank Korea is broadening its private banking services beyond traditional wealth management and offering exclusive art and education programs for affluent clients and their families. As part of the initiative, the bank hosted an art-focused event on June 18 for private banking clients and prospective customers with at least 1 billion won (649,000) in deposits. The program, titled 2026 Master Class: The Beginning of Art Collecting and held at Seoul Auction's Gangnam Center in C

Beyond the Nifty slump: Sandeep Bagla on why largecap valuations are ripe for comeback in 2026

Sandeep Bagla of TRUST Mutual Fund sees corrected large-cap valuations as a prime entry point for 2026, especially in banking and IT. Their new Large Mid Cap Fund aims to capture this shift, blending large-cap stability with mid-cap growth. Bagla highlights opportunities in financialization, premium consumption, infrastructure, defense, and tech innovation, anticipating steady economic growth driven by demographics.

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Ruto the Executor

In today’s edition: President Ruto overhauls his cabinet || Nigeria wants 4,173 BDC operators to rename their businesses || South Africa has new rules for telecoms || Funding Tracker

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.

SEC grants fresh licences to BGL firms, clears return to capital market operations

By Peter Egwuatu The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted fresh approvals to three companies within the BGL Group, authorising them to resume operations across key segments of the Nigerian capital market. The approvals, contained in separate letters issued by the Commission, covering BGL Securities Limited, BGL Capital Limited and BGL Asset Management Limited, allows [] The post SEC grants fresh licences to BGL firms, clears return to capital market operations appeared first on Vanguard News.

Major banks to offer financial support to Homeplus suppliers

SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- Major commercial banks on Wednesday announced financia...

Standard Chartered and Circle launch first G-SIB-led integrated access to USDC minting and redemption

Standard Chartered today announced the launch of its capability enabling institutional clients to access USDC minting and redemption, developed in partnership with Circle Internet Group, Inc. (Circle) (NYSE: CRCL), the issuer of USDC[1] through its regulated entities. The launch makes Standard Chartered the first Global Systemically Important Bank (G-SIB) licensed to offer institutional clients integrated [] The post Standard Chartered and Circle launch first G-SIB-led integrated access to USDC minting and redemption appeared first on Middle East News 247.

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 []

Moongipa Capital Finance Unveils Its Next Growth Chapter with Digital Transformation and Entry into Electric Vehicle Financing

New Delhi | July 2026 : Moongipa Capital Finance Ltd. (MCFL), a BSE Mainboard-listed and RBI-registered Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC-ICC), today announced a major strategic expansion of its business with the launch of Electric Vehicle (EV) Financing and the strengthening of its digital lending infrastructure, reinforcing its vision of becoming a modern, technology-driven financial institution for India’s next phase of economic growth. Established in 1987, Moongipa Capital has evolved over nearly four decades from a traditional finance company into a regulated lending institution focused on combining strong governance with technology-led innovation. Today, the company is positioning itself to serve the

Is Tokenization The Next Evolution Of Global Financial Market Infrastructure? Ft. Rob Goldstein, COO Of BlackRock

Is Tokenization The Next Evolution Of Global Financial Market Infrastructure? Ft. Rob Goldstein, COO Of BlackRock

Kenya enacts sweeping Central Bank reforms

Kenyan President William Ruto has signed the Central Bank of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2026 into law, introducing wide-ranging reforms aimed at strengthening the country's financial system, enhancing banking oversight, and modernizing monetary policy.

Trump Admin Makes New Move to Beef Up American Manufacturing

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—In an effort to beef up America’s manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign companies, the Export-Import Bank, a federal credit agency, is unveiling a new loan opportunity for manufacturers. Specifically, the bank is now “offering lender guarantees of up to 90 on equipment loans and operating leases” to American small and...

Ethiopia’s decision to join the New Development Bank: unlocking new avenues for development financing  

By Amanuel Tadesse The global development finance architecture is undergoing a profound transformation. As developing countries seek greater access to affordable, sustainable, and diversified sources of financing, new multilateral institutions are emerging to complement traditional international financial mechanisms. Among the most prominent of these institutions is the New Development Bank (NDB), established by the BRICS []

RM Capital Expands Access to Purchase Order Funding for SA Growth Firms

As the South African financial year settles into its second half, RM Capital is helping growth companies convert confirmed orders into delivered sales. Johannesburg, June 2026. With many South African businesses moving into the back half of the financial year and weighing up how to meet rising demand without straining their cash position, RM Capital []

This Software Stock Could Soar 74% Over the Next Year, According to an Analyst -- and Patient Investors Could Get Even Better Returns

This company is in the midst of a transition, and execution will be key.

Bank customers detail implications of two Nigerian banks merger

President of the Bank Customers’ Association of Nigeria, Uju Ogunbunka, has detailed the implications of the merger of two Nigerian financial institutions, Providus and Unity Banks. This comes as the two banks, on Sunday in a statement, announced a new name, ProvidusUnity Bank. Reacting, the president of the Bank Customers’ Association of Nigeria, Dr. Uju Ogunbunka, in [] Bank customers detail implications of two Nigerian banks merger

PwC highlights Uzbekistan’s fast-growing digital banking revolution

PwC highlights Uzbekistan’s fast-growing digital banking revolution