Rep. French Hill (R-AR) has been chosen as the next chair of the House Financial Services Committee, a prominent position entrusted with overseeing major federal financial entities including the Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve. Hill's appointment follows the retirement of Rep.
Bank Al Yousr has recently been honored with the prestigious "Excellence in Islamic Corporate Banking – Morocco, 2024" award by the Global Brand Frontier Awards, conducted by Boston Brand Research & Media. This recognition underscores the bank's prominent role as a leader in Sharia-compliant
When the financial technology firm Yotta filed a lawsuit against Evolve Bank & Trust, claiming an egregious mismanagement of customer funds, it threw a spotlight on the complicated relationships among fintech companies, partner banks, and middleware firms. Yotta's complaint revolved around tens of
The European Investment Bank (EIB), a pillar of the European Union's financial infrastructure, has recently been mired in controversy amid revelations of favoritism and alleged misuse of taxpayer funds under the leadership of Werner Hoyer. During his tenure as president, a toxic culture reportedly
Lithium Ionic Corp. has recently made a significant stride in advancing its feasibility-stage Bandeira lithium project in Brazil. The company has signed a nonbinding letter of interest with the US Export-Import Bank (EXIM) for up to US$266 million in debt financing. This development is crucial, as
In a strategic effort to bolster its wealth management sector, Standard Chartered is contemplating the sale of its wealth and retail banking units in Botswana, Uganda, and Zambia. This potential move aligns with the bank's overarching strategy to streamline its business by concentrating on regions
