The initial rollout will cover Singapore and Hong Kong. Credit: Robert Way/Shutterstock.com Standard Chartered has announced a global collaboration with Aladdin Wealth, BlackRock’s wealth management technology platform, to strengthen its wealth advisory and risk management capabilities. The integration will take place through the bank’s myWealth Advisor platform, which is used by relationship managers and investment…
The BoC has consistently cited youth unemployment as one of the structural pressures it is monitoring alongside the broader inflationary environment. Job gains in June 2026 were concentrated in wholesale and retail trade, which added 16,400 positions, and accommodation and food services, which gained 14,700, its third consecutive monthly increase. Manufacturing was the most significant…
The Finance Ministry in April announced 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and pensioners, with effect from 1 January 2026, effectively taking DA to 60% of basic pay from 58%. Notably, the 2% DA hike is calculated on the 12-month average formula as per the method prescribed by the 7th pay…
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Global warming and climate change have had an undeniable impact on people around the world. Driven by the need to reduce carbon emissions and the limited supply of fossil fuels, investors are looking to back renewable energy companies in an effort to make life sustainable for future generations. Want to pitch in on protecting the planet?…
Among the largest U.S. banks, Citigroup is expected to show the greatest improvement by one important measure. But it still has a long way to go to reach its own performance target.
A fire that tore through a crowded live music venue in Bangkok late Sunday night has killed at least 27 people and injured 63 others, with Thai officials saying most victims died after being overcome by smoke while trying to reach the pub’s toilets, which had no way out. Nine men and 18 women are…
Banks in North Carolina now have expanded authority to delay certain customer transactions if they suspect financial exploitation. The new law is intended to prevent fraud, but some worry it could also delay legitimate payments. The law allows banks and credit unions to refuse or pause transfers and withdrawals from the accounts of older adults…
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Global bank valuations rose sharply in the second quarter of 2026, with European lenders among the standout performers as higher interest rates, capital returns and a revival in investment banking activity reshaped the rankings, according to research by GlobalData. According to the firm, JPMorgan Chase retained its position as the world’s most valuable bank, with…