Private Banking

Julius Baer bullish on 2022 targets after interest rates boost 10-month margin

By Joshua Kirby Julius Baer Gruppe AG is confident of meeting its full-year profitability targets after gross margin growth in the first 10 months of the year, boosted by rising interest rates. Margin for the 10-month period increased 3 basis points to 85 basis points from 82 basis points for …

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TD Bank survey finds holiday shoppers are navigating an inflation-fueled holiday season by betting on their budget

CHERRY HILL, NJ, November 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, today announced the results of its 2022 Merry Money Survey, which found that consumer concerns about inflation are leading many consumers to take even greater proactive steps to ensure they don’t spend too much during the …

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Global banks cut jobs in China as HSBC eyes expansion

Bloomberg and staff reporter Global banks could cut 10% of Chinese investment bankers in 2023 as they recalibrate their plans to take over China’s financial market, sources say. At the same time, HSBC (0005) said it would expand its private banking in the country. In public, executives say …

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Climate change ranked number one influencing factor among investors

More than half of investors see climate change as the most important factor affecting their investment decisions, according to the latest ESG customer survey of Deutsche Bank’s Chief Private Banking Investment Office. According to the 2022 survey, which surveyed 900 clients of its private and investment banking division worldwide between …

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Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale launches discovery phase of quantum computing readiness with IBM to establish quantum capability in France

First company in France to join IBM Quantum Network, Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale through Euro-Information, its technology subsidiary, is working with IBM to form teams and explore use cases and proof of concept in financial services, with plans to expand the quantum ecosystem in the country. November 8, 2022 Paris, …

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WSFS FINANCIAL CORP MANAGEMENT REPORT AND DISCUSSION OF FINANCIAL POSITION AND OPERATING RESULTS (Form 10-Q)

OVERVIEW WSFS Financial Corporation (WSFS, and together with its subsidiaries, the Company) is a savings and loan holding company headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. Substantially all of our assets are held by our subsidiary, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB (WSFS Bank or the Bank), one of the ten oldest bank and …

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Truxton Appoints Veteran CPA Peter Deming as Senior Wealth and Tax Strategist

Get instant alerts when news breaks on your stocks. Claim your one week free trial for StreetInsider Premium here. NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Truxton Trust Company is pleased to announce that Peter E. Deming, CPA, has joined the firm as Senior Vice President and Senior Wealth …

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Bank secrecy at the expense of the right to privacy?

On September 30, 2022, the Supreme Court expressed reservations with its own 2015 judgment in the Jayantilal N Mistry case, requiring banks to make public under the Right to Information (RTI) Act details of defaults of bank borrowers and inspection reports on such cases. . The Apex Court came to …

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First Horizon Recognized as the

MEMPHIS, TN, October 27, 2022 MEMPHIS, Tenn., October 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN or “First Horizon”) was named to the Forbes list of the State’s Best Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and ranking provider of …

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Synovus to Present at BancAnalysts Association of Boston Conference | Company

COLUMBUS, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–October 24, 2022– The President and CEO of Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE: SNV), Kevin Blair, will present at the BancAnalysts Association of Boston conference on November 3, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. ET. A live webcast and replay will be available on Synovus’ Investor Relations website at https://investor.synovus.com/Event. Synovus …

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A local banking institution will close the Rogers City branch on January 13

A sign on the main door tells customers what’s going on. A local institution has been the victim of “consolidation,” as a company spokesperson called it. Employees of the Rogers City branch of the Huntington National Bank have been notified of the impending branch closure. A notice that the Rogers …

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National Bank of Kuwait reports net profit of $1.2 billion on $9 million

Kuwait City – The National Bank of Kuwait (“NBK”, the “Bank” or the “Group”) announced its financial results for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2022. The Bank recorded a net profit of 374, 2 million KD (USD). 1.2 billion), compared to 254.8 million KD (819.9 million USD) for the …

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Graft fights and the start of Oduah’s N7.9bn trial

After dithering for months, former aviation minister impeachment of Senator Stella Oduah over alleged N7.9 billion money laundering deal finally secured a date for the start of the court case. KEHINDE OSASONA X-rays the intrigues and muscle flexes that followed. Questions arising Just last week, the Attorney General of the …

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$7.5 Million Wells Fargo Grant to Expand Housing Equity in Central Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – A $7.5 million grant from Wells Fargo aims to expand equal housing opportunity for aspiring homeowners of color in central Virginia. At a press conference on Friday, the big check was handed over to LISC Virginia, which plans to partner with housing organizations to help minorities …

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‘It would be the last resort’: Why a UBS/Credit Suisse merger could be bad for business

As far as mega-mergers go, the one between Credit Suisse and UBS could be one of the biggest to date, if it comes to fruition. But is this logical, even if it is tempting to suggest that the wealth management offer of the two firms is complementary? It could be …

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Window furnishings innovator receives funding with NAB and ABGF

With backing from NAB, a Melbourne-based window furniture retailer has secured $15 million in funding from the Australian Business Growth Fund (ABGF). DIY blinds received funding from ABGF for its disruptive and innovative business model within the Australian window furnishings industry. The funding will allow DIY Blinds to invest in …

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An Assurance Vie opens the doors to flexible borrowing in France

A Lombard loan (lombard credit), a loan contracted on liquidities, is an effective means of financing projects. These types of loans first appeared in the Italian region of Lombardy in the Middle Ages, reflecting the type of borrowing with which merchants were engaged. Take advantage of the private banking system …

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Credit Suisse (CS) and Deutsche Bank (DB) at Troubled Valuations: Which to Avoid?

Michel Derrer Fuchs Swiss credit (New York Stock Exchange: CS) is currently trading at 0.23x the tangible pound. German Bank (NYSE: DB) is trading at 0.3x tangible book value. These are very distressing valuations for banks, let alone for European banks. CS, however, is in big trouble due to a …

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Royal Bank of Canada (TSE:RY) receives C$137.00 price target at Barclays

Royal Bank of Canada (TSE:RY – Get a rating) (NYSE:RY) was assigned a price target of CA$137.00 by research analysts at Barclays in a research report delivered to clients and investors on Thursday, BayStreet.CA reports. The brokerage currently has an “overweight” rating on shares of the financial services provider. BarclaysThe …

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Stifel and Korea Investment & Securities form partnership

ST. LOUIS and SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) and Korea Investment & Securities Co., Ltd. (KIS), a subsidiary of Korea Investment Holdings, today announced the formation of a major leveraged loan joint venture, SF Credit Partners. At the same time, Stifel …

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European stocks slide 2.8% after weak eurozone data and new UK economic plan

European stocks were down sharply on Friday as investors digested a series of central bank decisions and a new economic plan from the UK The Stoxx 600 fell 2.8% in the early afternoon, with all sectors and major exchanges trading in the red. Oil & Gas stocks and Basic Resources …

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The future of private banking hiring levels increased in August 2022

The proportion of private banking firms hiring for roles related to the future of work remained relatively stable in August 2022 compared to the equivalent month last year, with 62.8% of firms included in our analysis hiring for at least one of these positions. The latter figure was higher than …

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Will the bulls make a comeback or will the bears drag Nifty to 17150? 5 things to know before the stock market opens

The Indian stock market is expected to open in the green on Monday as SGX Nifty trends hinted at a positive start for Indian benchmarks, with a gain of 43 points. In the previous session, the BSE Sensex fell nearly 1,100 pts to 58,841, while the NSE Nifty 50 plunged …

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Data science will be crucial for future bankers

Data science is the oil of the modern age that enables every economy/industry to thrive. This has an impact on all industries. The broader field of data science encompasses a wide range of fields such as data analysis, data visualization, programming, predictive analytics, etc. Simply put, data science is now …

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Outstanding Private Bank Rating for Community Reinvestment Initiatives

Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, a national subsidiary of Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS), has received the highest rating from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for its work meeting the credit needs of communities it primarily serves New York and Westchester County, NY. The company received …

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KB opens Korea’s largest high-end private bank branch

From left to right, KB Securities Co-CEO Kim Sung-hyun, KB Securities Co-CEO Park Jeong-rim, actor Lee Young-ae, KB Financial Group Chairman Yoon Jong-kyoo, CEO of KB Kookmin Bank Lee Jae-keun and KB Kookmin Bank Senior General Manager Choi Jae-young pose for a photo during the opening ceremony of KB Gold&Wise …

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Demand for loans to priority sectors is expected to increase

Bombay : Demand for loans to priority sectors is expected to increase with the resumption of credit drawdowns and the impending merger of HDFC with HDFC Bank. According to a Motilal Oswal report released on Friday, the trading volume of Priority Sector Lending Certificates (PSLC) increased by 12.4% to reach …

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Insider Selling: CEO of First Western Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYFW) Sells 1,953 Shares

First Western Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYFW – Get a rating) CEO Scott C.Wylie sold 1,953 shares of First Western Financial in a trade dated Friday, September 9. The stock was sold at an average price of $26.68, for a total value of $52,106.04. As a result of the sale, the …

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Alvarez & Marsal Releases Saudi Arabia Q2 2022 Banking Pulse | Alvarez & Marsal | Management consulting

Return to profitability for Saudi banks with moderate growth of 2.7% Loans and advances (L&A) growth continued to outpace deposit growth Net interest margin (NIM) improved for the first time in the last four quarters, supported by higher benchmark rates Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – September 04, 2022 – Leading …

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1,859 mobile apps, mostly iOS, storing hard-coded credentials for AWS databases

According to research by Symantec, no less than 1,859 publicly available Android and iOS apps contain hard-coded AWS credentials. Unsafe mobile app development practices pave the way for such supply chain vulnerabilities. AWS access tokens are active in approximately 77% (1,431) of these 1,859 applications, giving hackers access to AWS …

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Mobile Banking Market 2022 | Industry Demand, Consumption Status, Revenue – Muleskinner

Quadintel has published a new report on the Mobile banking market. The research report contains detailed information about demand, growth, opportunities, challenges and restraints. Also, it provides an in-depth analysis of the structure and possibility of global and regional industries. In India, mobile banking has grown over the years with …

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State-owned versus private banks: the case of both in an RBI article

An article by Snehal S Herwadkar, Sonali Goel and Rishuka Bansal of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on “Privatization of Public Sector Banks: An Alternative Perspective” is seen as something it never claimed to be. The authors’ position was misinterpreted by the opposition (and part of the …

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Macquarie bullish on banking sector: Picks HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank as preferred picks, says IndusInd Bank could be a ‘dark horse’ – check price targets

Although the market was volatile, the banking sector attracted investor interest. The Nifty PSU Bank and Private Bank indices have gained between 8 and 9% over the past month compared to the benchmarks, which are up around 6.5% each. Independently, PSU Bank has gained around 5% over the past week …

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“Indian banks need to start operationalizing threat intelligence to improve security operations readiness”

🔊 Listen to this article Open banking, innovation and cloud technology are not synonymous but are very closely related. As open banking is about data, it creates an opportunity for banks to become data-driven businesses and provide personalized services in context for customers. To learn more about open banking and …

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Betting on clean energy instead of climate chaos

Congress passing the most ambitious climate bill in US history is cause for celebration, which some estimates can reduce the country’s emissions by as much as 40 percent. But even with this much-needed breakthrough, the United States, other countries and the private sector have delayed cutting emissions for so long …

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Peapack-Gladstone Financial Co. (NASDAQ:PGC) shares purchased by Russell Investments Group Ltd.

Russell Investments Group Ltd. raised its stake in the shares of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Co. (NASDAQ: PGC – Get a rating) by 17.6% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company held 31,685 shares of the financial services provider after purchasing …

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Credit Suisse appoints former UBS executive to lead sustainability framework

The logo of Swiss bank Credit Suisse is seen at a branch in Bern, Switzerland October 28, 2020. Picture taken October 28, 2020. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Aug 16 (Reuters) – Credit Suisse (CSGN.S) has appointed James Purcell to lead the sustainability framework, …

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Let customers free themselves from the tyranny of banks

Branch managers came out of their glass cubicles and the seller’s market turned into a buyer’s market. But, there is no end to customer harassment TopicsBanks | customers | Banking sector As we celebrate the 75th anniversary of independence, let’s take a look at how the banking …

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Banker of the Week: Kasper Knokgaard, Partner, EQT

The Insider’s Banker of the Week series appears in our weekday newsletter, 10 Things on Wall Street. This week, we’re spotlighting Kasper Knokgaard, who just closed an investment for EQT in entertainment company United Talent Agency. This is Knokgaard’s second investment in the film industry, following the acquisition of Cast …

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Commonwealth Equity Services LLC holds a $2.33 million position in Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:SASR)

Commonwealth Equity Services LLC reduced its stake in the shares of Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SASR – Get a rating) by 3.5% in Q1, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company held 51,804 shares of the bank after selling 1,874 shares …

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NRI investors’ growing interest in India: Rahul Malhotra of Bank Julius Baer

“India’s wealth management market is becoming highly competitive with digital disruption and the growing need for personalized client engagement” TopicsJulius Baer | Wealth Management | INR The wealth management space in India is very competitive and yet the Swiss bank Julius Baer does not hesitate to raise the …

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ICICI Bank, PNB and Bank of Baroda raise lending rates after RBI rate hike

Following a 50 basis point rate hike by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), private lender ICICI Bank and state-owned companies Punjab National Bank and Bank of Baroda raised lending rates. On Friday, the RBI’s monetary policy committee raised the repo rate to 5.40% from 4.90%, taking the benchmark …

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Deutsche Bank partners with Traydstream

German Bank has partnered with traydstream to automate document verification for their Trade Finance products. Partnership with Traydstream aims to enhance the bank’s ongoing efforts to digitize and automate its document commerce business, increasing controls, ensuring scalability for growth and ultimately improving the business experience clients in the area of …

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Kathy C. Thompson sells 5,403 shares of Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYBT)

Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYBT – Get a rating) Executive Vice President Kathy C. Thompson sold 5,403 shares in a trade dated Friday, July 29. The stock was sold at an average price of $69.00, for a total transaction of $372,807.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president now …

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Akbank TAS (OTCMKTS:AKBTY) is trading down 4.3%

Akbank TAS (OTCMKTS: AKBTY – Get a rating) the stock price fell 4.3% on Friday. The company traded as low as $1.01 and last traded at $1.01. About 1,901 shares changed hands during trading, down 93% from the average daily volume of 27,559 shares. The stock previously closed at $1.05. …

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FTSE 100 subdued as Fed relief fades, earns mixed bag

The offices of the London Stock Exchange Group are seen in the City of London, Britain December 29, 2017. REUTERS/Toby Melville Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Barclays plunges after shortfall, banks down CMC Markets tumbles on cost warning FTSE 100 flat, FTSE 250 adds 1.1% July …

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Banks and UPI platforms rush to improve cybersecurity

New Delhi: Many private sector banks and UPI platforms in the country engaged in mobile banking are looking to upgrade their cyber security systems, thanks to the exponential increase in digital banking services over the past two years and the rapid adoption of cloud technologies amid the pandemic. “Private banks …

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UBS and Credit Suisse eclipsed by smaller rival

The Swiss private bank fell from last year’s record highs. This week’s results from Julius Baer, ​​UBS, Credit Suisse and Vontobel may confirm future trends. In a presentation in May, Julius Baer leads Philip Rickenbacher, warned that the bank was leaking customer assets. His comment reinforced doubts about the profound …

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Money transfer company NALA arrives in Kenya and opens a local office

Lender Equity Bank Kenya has announced a partnership with NALA Payments Limited. NALA is a remittance processing platform licensed in the UK and the US, and it facilitates diaspora remittances to Kenya. According to a statement from Equity, the collaboration will allow Kenyans living in the UK and US to …

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North American robotics jobs see private banking hiring boom

North America extended its dominance for bot hiring among private banking firms in the three months to May. The number of positions in North America accounted for 35.2% of total robotics employment, compared to 30.3% in the same quarter last year. This was followed by Asia-Pacific, which saw a 2.7 …

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Government draws up plan to strengthen PSU banks’ boards and hold directors accountable

The Center can replace the existing clauses relating to the appointment of the Board of Directors Business Standard has always endeavored to provide up-to-date information and commentary on developments that matter to you and that have wider political and economic implications for the country and the world. Your constant encouragement …

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Should you invest in the Nifty Private Bank ETF to gain exposure to the banking sector?

The modest recovery in credit growth, improving asset quality trends, lower credit costs across all sectors and improving loan growth contributed to the performance of the banking sector which recorded further earnings growth in Q4FY22. Chintan Haria, Head of Product Development and Strategy, ICICI Prudential AMC, said: “Higher rates, relatively …

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Twitter-burned bankers see a silver lining in Musk’s startups

July 14 (Reuters) – Top Wall Street investment banks that stand to lose Elon Musk’s lucrative fee by dropping his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter Inc are hoping the most person-backed start-ups rich in the world will make up for lost business. Musk is one of Wall Street’s biggest patrons, …

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Truist Financial Corp reduces its equity position in Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE:RY)

Truist Financial Corp reduced its position in shares of Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE: RY – Get a rating) (TSE:RY) by 7.7% in Q1, according to its most recent Form 13F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company held 89,137 shares of the financial services provider after selling …

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Iran will soon conclude banking agreements with Russia: chief banker

Ali Salehabadi, Governor of the Central Bank of Iran Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Governor Ali Salehabadi said a series of major banking agreements between Iran and Russia, including those regarding the use of mutual currencies for bilateral trade , will soon come into force. Speaking in Moscow on Saturday …

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Neo Banking Market 2022-2028 – InsuranceNewsNet

New JerseyNew Jersey — (SBWIRE) — 07/07/2022 – The Global Neo Banking Market Report 2020 by Key Players, Types, Applications, Countries, Market Size, Forecast to 2026 (Based on 2020 Global Spread) is the latest research study published by HTF MI evaluating analysis from the risk side of the market, highlighting …

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Investment Banking, Private Equity and Mental Health Financing

Investment banks and private equity firms are pumping billions of dollars into mental health companies, including psychology firms, telehealth platforms, new drugs, mental institutions, meditation apps and other digital tools. According to the World Health Organization, about a third of Americans report symptoms of anxiety or depression. Mental health …

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sebi: Sebi seeks information on top-rated companies via “support structures”

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has asked credit rating agencies to share information on all companies whose ratings are backed by sponsor or parent company guarantees and equity pledge. The capital market regulator has also sought details of companies that have refused, often for years, to share …

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Swiss FinTech Kashet Announces Appointment of European Banking Heavyweight as Chairman

Alex Wilmot-Sitwell joins ‘one of Europe’s most exciting FinTechs’ ahead of launch London, UK and Zug, Switzerland, 11:00 a.m. on June 27, 2022: Swiss fintech Kashet Group AG announced Alex Wilmot-Sitwell, executive of Perella Weinberg Partners and former European president of Bank of America Merrill Lynch, as chairman. Wilmot-Sitwell brings …

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SBI, Route Mobile J&K Bank, Tata Steel and others

Nifty futures on the Singapore Stock Exchange traded 160.5 points, or 1.01%, at 15,681.50, signaling Dalal Street was heading for an early shift on Wednesday. The rally over the past hour of trading helped the market close with moderate gains over the past session, supported by autos, metals, IT, some …

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Sanjay Sharma will lead SEI’s Pr

SEI’s Leadership Evolution Reinforces Strategic Focus on Growth OAKS, Pa., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — UTE® (NASDAQ: SEIC) today announced that Sanjay Sharma was appointed head of its Private Banking business segment. Sharma will be responsible for the overall strategy and growth of the business through the provision of comprehensive …

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Wedge Capital Management LLP NC sells 2,593 shares of Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SASR)

Wedge Capital Management LLP NC reduced its position in shares of Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SASR – Get a rating) by 2.5% in the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund held 101,332 shares of the bank after selling 2,593 shares during the quarter. Wedge Capital Management LLP NC’s …

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DNB Asset Management AS increases its equity position in First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC)

DNB Asset Management AS has increased its equity stake in First Republic Bank (NYSE: FRC – Get a rating) by 4.9% in the first quarter, Participation channel reports. The company held 28,732 shares of the bank after purchasing an additional 1,337 shares during the quarter. DNB Asset Management AS’s holdings …

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Helena Gottschling sells 405 shares of Royal Bank of Canada (TSE:RY)

Royal Bank of Canada (TSE:RY – Get a rating) (NYSE:RY) Chief executive Helena Gottschling sold 405 shares of the company in a trade on Tuesday, June 21. The stock was sold at an average price of CA$126.27, for a total transaction of CA$51,140.36. As a result of the transaction, the …

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Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) (OTCMKTS:SVKEF) Given the average recommendation of “Hold” by brokerage houses

Shares of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) (OTCMKTS: SVKEF – Get an assessment) received an average rating of “Hold” from the seven brokerages that currently cover the business, reports Marketbeat Ratings. One analyst rated the stock with a sell rating, one issued a hold rating and three issued a buy …

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IDB BANK ANNOUNCES DANIEL ROBERTS AS NEW CHIEF RISK OFFICER

Roberts will bring more than three decades of leadership experience in the financial sector to the IDB. NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — IDB Bank, a New Yorkprivate and commercial bank, announced the appointment of Daniel Robert as the new Chief Risk Officer (CRO). In his role, Roberts will …

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CrossFirst in Kansas buys Central Bancorp to move into Colorado, Mexico

CrossFirst Bankshares of Leawood, Kansas, has agreed to pay $75 million in cash to acquire Central Bancorp of Clayton, New Mexico, the holding company of Farmers & Stockmens Bank, with assets of $567.5 million . Monday’s deal, which is expected to close in the second half of 2022, would give …

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Summary of Executive Wealth Management Moves in Asia Pacific – April 2022

A roundup of industry moves and appointments in April. Several notable appointments have been made at companies such as Standard Chartered, Citigroup and BNP Paribas. Deutsche Bank’s international private banking arm has made two appointments to its Asia-Pacific discretionary portfolio management arm. Stefanie Holtze-Jen has been named Head of Asia-Pacific …

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Market watch: June 10 | rdnewsnow.com

On Wednesday, the three major U.S. indexes essentially gave up on Tuesday’s gains, as investors eagerly await Friday’s U.S. consumer price index data. Meanwhile, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has cut its outlook for global growth to 3% for 2022, down from a December forecast of 4.5%. …

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Contrast United Community Banks (NASDAQ:UCBI) and Veritex (NASDAQ:VBTX)

United Community Banks (NASDAQ: UCBI – Get a rating) and Veritex (NASDAQ:VBTX – Get a rating) are both finance companies, but which stock is superior? We will compare the two companies based on institutional ownership strength, risk, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability and earnings. Institutional and Insider Ownership 79.5% of …

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Health actions in mind

Investors monitor stock prices at a brokerage. Pornprom Satrabhaya Investing in stocks and assets with high pricing power and long-term growth potential has traditionally been a good way to make gains and stay ahead in an inflationary environment. To weather the current inflationary headwinds, analysts recommend investing in healthcare and …

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Lewiston Non-Profit Board of Directors Adds 2 New Members

LEWISTON — Steven English and Emmanuel Juwah have joined the board of directors of the Trinity Jubilee Center. Located downtown, the center is a non-profit organization serving hungry, homeless, elderly and disabled Lewiston-Auburn residents. Trinity offers hot meals, groceries and diapers, a medical clinic, help with resume writing and job …

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3 Big Changes ETF Clients Can Expect in the Coming Months – Including eBucks

Financial services group FNB says an additional 525,000 customers will be eligible to earn eBucks when its annual earning rules and account pricing go into effect on July 1, 2022. While the earning rules will remain largely unchanged from July, the bank said many more customers will be able to …

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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods downgrade Intesa Sanpaolo (OTCMKTS: ISNPY) to perform well in the market

Intesa Sanpaolo (OTCMKTS:ISNPY – Get a rating) was downgraded by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from an “outperforming” rating to a “market performance” rating in a report released on Monday, Fly reports. Other research analysts have also recently published research reports on the company. UBS Group raised its price target on …

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NWA accounts for all job growth in state, figures show

FAYETTEVILLE — Northwest Arkansas accounts for all of the state’s net job growth over the past two years, according to numbers presented at Friday’s Quarterly Business Analysis Luncheon presented by the Center in Economics and Business Research from the University of Arkansas. The job losses are offsetting job gains in …

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VP Brainard’s Testimonial on Digital Assets and the Future of Finance

President Waters, Ranking Member McHenry and other members of the Committee, it is a pleasure to be with you today. With technology driving profound change, it is important that we prepare for tomorrow’s financial system and not limit our thinking to today’s financial system. No decision has been made as …

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What’s new in investments, funds? – Hang Seng Co, HSBC indices

The latest news on investment offerings, financial products and other services relevant to wealth management advisors and their clients. Hang Seng Indexes CompanyHang Seng Indexes Company has launched two indexes playing on the themes of the “metaverse” sector, and genomics and oncology. The new entities are called Hang Seng …

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CAB Capital Group: Exploring new investment opportunities and avenues in a changing market

The way we invest and conduct our business is changing rapidly. The globalization of finance, along with the advent of cryptocurrency and other FinTech advancements, has ushered in a new era in global trade and investment. Investors looking to stay successful in this fast-paced, modern market need to stay nimble …

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Head-to-head comparison: Carter Bankshares (NASDAQ:CARE) vs. Sandy Spring Bancorp (NASDAQ:SASR)

Carter Bankshares (NASDAQ: CARE – Get a rating) and Sandy Spring Bancorp (NASDAQ: SASR – Get a rating) are both small cap finance companies, but which business is superior? We’ll compare the two companies based on their risk strength, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation and dividends. Institutional and …

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Private banks strengthen against public banks | Bank and finance

It can be seen that private banks have now implemented many breaks in business plans and are even preparing to overtake the good performance of the commercial banks of the Big 4 Group. Race for profits Vietcombank has just released its consolidated financial statements for the first quarter of the …

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SC Cancels Income Regulations on Tax Reporting by Banks and Financial Institutions – Manila Bulletin

Supreme Court (SC) The Supreme Court (SC) struck down a 2011 revenue rule that effectively limited or reduced operational costs that can be deducted by banks and other financial institutions in calculating their taxable income. The SC rescinded Tax By-law (RR) No. 4-2011 “for being issued ultra vires” (beyond the …

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UniCredit SpA (OTCMKTS:UNCRY) Interest Update

UniCredit SpA (OTCMKTS: NOT CRY – Get a rating) was the target of a sharp increase in short-term interest during the month of April. As of April 30, there were short interests totaling 103,400 shares, an increase of 575.8% from the total of 15,300 shares as of April 15. Based …

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Banks weighing the central database of fraud attempts

Banks seek to set up a pool of borrowers who have attempted to defraud. The database may also contain details of customers who hid information or manipulated their books in order to obtain loans from different lenders. A senior bank official said such a database will be on the lines …

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What the ongoing war in Ukraine means for financial institutions in the United States

By Rene Perez, Financial Crime Consultant at Jack Henry & Associates More than two months ago, February 23rd at 5 a.m. local time, Russia invades Ukraine. Since then, news channels and social media news feeds around the world have covered developments daily, including the implementation of economic sanctions against Russia. …

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Interim financial report, Q1 2022

Bank Jyske Earnings per share: DKK 12.1 (Q1 2021: DKK 11.6) Net interest income: DKK 1,312 million. (Q1 2021: DKK 1,224 million) Net commissions: DKK 683 million (Q1 2021: DKK 576 million) Value adjustments: DKK 9 million (Q1 2021: DKK 362 million) Basic income: DKK 2,189 million (Q1 2021: DKK …

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Most Influential Women in Banking: Upcoming 2022

As we emerge from a global pandemic crisis that has wreaked havoc on many people’s professional and personal lives, it’s no surprise that a recurring theme among this year’s nominees is empathy. Four of the 15 Most Powerful Women in Banking: The following list noted the valuing of empathy as …

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Benjamin Dulieu joins Duck Cre

Boston, April 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies (DCT), a leading global provider of technology solutions for the property and casualty insurance industry, today announces the addition of Benjamin Dulieu to its management team as Chief Information Security Officer. Dulieu will be responsible for Duck Creek’s overall information …

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Citigroup (NYSE:C – Get a rating) and Bank First (NASDAQ: BFC – Get a rating) are both finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We’ll compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations and risk. Dividends Citigroup pays an …

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‘A festive growth close to 100% of personal loans over 4 years’

Personal Loans outpaced all other loan products by registering nearly 100% growth during the festive season (October to December period) from Rs 75,088 crore in FY19 to Rs 147,236 crores of rupees during the financial year 22. Additionally, personal loans saw their number of originations (volume) quadruple from 39.9 lakh …

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Discovery’s recent financial results show how it is sizing up in South Africa’s affluent market, accounting for a 20% market share of people earning R100,000 or more each month. Although some banks have targeted the low to middle income bracket in recent years with low-cost or no-fee accounts like Nedbank’s …

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Porter joined First Bank & Trust Company in 2019. He has a diverse background in the financial services industry for over 24 years and specializes in commercial lending. He currently sits on the board of directors of Eastern Eight Community Development Corporation and is an active Rotarian. Porter previously served …

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Business beat | The Spokesperson’s Review

Advertisement Lance Wika was hired at Hatch Advertising as a digital marketing specialist. Wika recently graduated from Western Washington University after attending Mt. Spokane High School. Banking Numerica Credit Union recently announced staff additions and a promotion. Joy Drake was hired as a commercial bank relations officer. Drake has over …

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Brokerages expect Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:SASR) to post quarterly sales of $126.83 million

Analysts expect Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:SASR – Get a rating) will announce $126.83 million in sales for the current quarter, according to Zacks. Two analysts released earnings estimates for Sandy Spring Bancorp, with the lowest sales estimate of $126.56 million and the highest estimate of $127.10 million. Sandy Spring …

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EF Hutton appoints Duncan Swanston as Managing Director, Head

New York, NY, April 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — EF Hutton, a division of Benchmark Investments, LLC, today announced that Duncan Swanston has joined the firm as Managing Director, Head of Structured Products. Duncan will oversee the structured products team and be responsible for growing the business …

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PNC Financial Services Group, I – Consensus indicates 21.6% upside potential

PNC Financial Services Group, I found using the ticker (PNC) now have 21 analysts covering the stock. Analyst consensus points to a buy rating. The target price ranges between 260 and 192.4 and has an average objective at 224.23. Together with the stock’s previous close at 184.45, this indicates that …

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Stocks in focus March 31: ONGC, Axis Bank, Max Healthcare, Tata Motors, telecom stocks and more

In Indian stock markets, the Sensex climbed more than one percent on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, while the Nifty gained one percent. Both stock indices rose amid positive signals from global equity markets. The barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex gained 740.34 points or 1.28% to 58,683.99. The Nifty 50 …

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Plainscapital Bank Names Danny Schroder Houston Area President

DALLAS, TX – PlainsCapital Bank recently announced that Danny Schroder has been promoted to Houston Area President. In his new role, Schroder will oversee and coordinate banking operations and market development for PlainsCapital branches in the greater Houston area. “Danny has added tremendous value to our banking initiatives and our …

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Stratolaunch’s New CEO, Former Apple TV-Plus Head, Joins NRG

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India’s equity benchmarks fell slightly for the second straight session as caution prevailed among investors ahead of the outcome of key meetings of world leaders taking place in Brussels. The US president and other NATO members are meeting to discuss further action against Russia in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, …

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First National Bank expands affordable mortgage programs

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Governments cause inflation, banks don’t make loans

Christopher Wynne is an American businessman based in Moscow. His company, PJ Western, owns and operates PapaJohn’s Pizza locations throughout Russia. His companies employ more than 9,000 people in the country, which hopefully serves as a reminder of who will suffer from attempts by foreign nations to make ‘Russia’ pay …

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Private banking lowers equity weighting to ‘decline’

Syz Private Banking lowered its equity weighting from cautious to “reluctant” as it believes a sharp reduction in European markets is warranted amid “enormous uncertainty” created by the war in Ukraine. Adrien Pichoud, chief economist at Syz, said the group had gradually reduced its exposure to equities and credit over …

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Chinese stocks tumble further as challenges mount

The rout in Chinese stocks continued on Tuesday, with key indexes falling to their lowest levels in years and battered stocks of China’s two biggest tech titans dropping double-digit percentages. Selling pressure has built in recent days as investors grapple with growing risks of widespread delisting of Chinese companies in …

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Intesa Sanpaolo SpA (OTCMKTS:ISNPY – Get a rating) benefited from a sharp fall in short-term interest rates during the month of February. As of Feb. 28, there was short interest totaling 37,600 shares, down 45.1% from the total of 68,500 shares on Feb. 13. Based on an average daily trading …

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FinCEN Warns of Russian Sanctions Evasion Attempts, Provides Advice for Increased Vigilance | Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

On March 7, 2022, the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued guidance on heightened vigilance for potential attempts to evade Russian sanctions.[1] The FinCEN alert follows the US government’s imposition of escalating sanctions against Russian interests in connection with the invasion of Ukraine.[2] Among these recent efforts, the …

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BAI and BrightQuery Form Strategic Alliance to Deliver Powerful Analytics and Banking Insights to Enterprises

CHICAGO, March 10, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Recognizing the importance of providing powerful data and analytics in business banking, BAIan independent, not-for-profit organization that provides the financial services industry’s most actionable insights, and BrightQuery (“BQ”), the leading experts in researching, organizing and analyzing government-filed business and employment data, have announced a strategic alliance. …

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Welsh fintech Delio raises a further £6.1m to accelerate global growth plans

Cardiff-based fintech Delio has secured an additional £6.1m in growth funding to solidify its position in the international wealth management technology scene and expand its offering. The Welsh fintech’s latest backing comes from Octopus Ventures, one of Europe’s most active venture capitalists. Maven Capital Partners, who led Delio’s Series A …

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The economic uncertainties of the past few years have made cash forecasting far from an exact science, but it’s more important than ever. Regardless of size, location or industry, the ability to organize funds to make the best use of them while ensuring liquidity is paramount to …

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Profile & Software: FinTech, Cirdan Capital chooses Axia by Profile to advance its operations

Athens, 03 March 2022: Profile Software, the leading provider of financial solutions, today announced the selection of Axia by Cirdan Capital, a UK fintech company founded in 2014, specializing in the issuance of structured investment products, for complement the proprietary technology of its platform. This partnership will give Cirdan Capital …

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HJ Sims expands investment banking group with introduction of public finance education practice

FAIRFIELD, Conn., March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — HJ Sims (Sims), a private investment bank and wealth management firm founded in 1935, is pleased to announce the addition of two senior bankers, expanding the practice of financial education public of society. The Sims Public Finance Education Team provides comprehensive capital planning, …

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S&P Global has downgraded Russia’s credit rating to junk status in the latest sign that Western sanctions are already dealing a severe blow to the country’s financial markets. The move came as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparked a series of major ratings downgrades, with Fitch Ratings downgrading Ukraine’s credit rating …

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Royal Bank of Canada (TSE:RY) announces quarterly dividend of $1.20

Royal Bank of Canada (TSE:RY – Get a rating) (NYSE:RY) announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 24, RTT News reports. Shareholders of record on Monday, April 25 will receive a dividend of 1.20 per share from the financial services provider on Tuesday, May 24. This represents a dividend of …

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Crisis in Ukraine: the United States announces sanctions against Russia and moves hundreds of soldiers to protect NATO allies | world news

Joe Biden announced the first wave of US sanctions against Russia in retaliation for Moscow’s actions in Ukraine. the The American President said the sanctions would be imposed on Russian banks, oligarchs and the country’s sovereign debt. He told reporters that Russian troops had been ordered to move east Ukraine …

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Arizona House bill would punish banks that refuse business from gun companies: NPR

A proposal that would bar any Arizona government agency from contracting with a company that refuses to do business with a gun company has received strong support from majority Republicans on a committee of the State House, but was harshly rebuffed by the banking industry. Ross D. Franklin/AP File Photo …

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Sensex and Nifty extend decline in volatile session driven by bank stocks

On BSE, the overall breadth of the market remained weak, with 1,312 stocks rising while 2,055 fell. New Delhi: Indian stock indices fell for the second straight session on Thursday, led by losses in bank stocks amid highly volatile trading conditions. Investors became cautious in the face of geopolitical tensions …

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