July 6, 2025

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British banking analyst sentenced to a decade in Saudi prison, apparently over a tweet

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A British Bank of America analyst has been sentenced to a decade in a Saudi Arabian prison apparently over a since-deleted social media post, according to his lawyer. The family of Ahmed al-Doush believes the charges against him stemmed from a deleted 2018 tweet about Sudan that did not

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Pilot to Profit: How AI Is Fueling New Revenue and Efficiency in Banking

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is well beyond the stuff of science fiction. It is now well established in the public consciousness, rapidly making inroads into nearly every sector and business organization. Recognizing one industry ripe for growth, VASS Intelygenz is offering the financial services sector a new opportunity to enhance profitability through AI-driven machine learning.

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New ANZ boss promises digital banking revolution for 7 million customers 

Digital banking has become an essential part of everyday life for many Australians, offering convenience, speed, and new ways to manage finances from home.  Over recent years, more people have embraced online banking, using laptops and tablets to pay bills, check balances, and track spending.  If you’re one of the seven million Australians who bank

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Banking on Generative AI to Build Better Digital Experiences

Financial services firms have long looked to emerging technologies for competitive advantages and to increase ROI. So naturally, the finserv sector recognizes generative AI’s (GenAI) potential to turbocharge employee productivity and improve customer experience. In fact, 55% of global financial services professionals said they are actively seeking opportunities to incorporate generative AI workflows, according to

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La Liga block banking, social media and council websites in attempt to tackle piracy

La Liga have been vociferous and active in their attempts to combat piracy over the last couple of years, but it has led to a rather damaging faux pas. On Sunday, the league’s measures taken to block illegal broadcasting of El Clasico ended up impacting on people’s banking and bureaucracy. None more so than President

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Nursery students learn banking basics on Career Day

Students of Rainbow Land Nursery School take a group photo following the tour of the bank with (back row, from left) Shanae Morris, assistant manager – Partnerships and Engagement, JN Bank; Suwayne Mendez, branch sales representative, JN Bank; Tomoya Swaby – youth banking officer, JN Bank; Patrice Peralto, co-founder of Rainbow Land Nursery School and

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NatWest tried to buy Santander UK for £11bn – is the banking giant set for an acquisition spree?

By HELEN KIRRANE Updated: 09:57 EDT, 13 May 2025 NatWest tried to buy Santander UK’s retail bank arm for around £11billion earlier this year, reports claim. But Santander is said to have rejected the bid after the Spanish lender said the offer was too low. Takeover talks between the two banks are no longer active,

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BRAC Bank’s Astha sets new benchmark in digital banking with over 9 lakh users

Astha, the digital banking app of BRAC Bank PLC, now serves over nine lakh customers, an achievement that underscores the growing confidence of a digitally empowered clientele. Launched in 2021, the app was developed to cater to the evolving lifestyles and diverse financial needs of Bangladeshis. For all latest news, follow The Daily Star’s Google

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Annaly Capital: Management Is Positioning For Volatility And Banking On Reform

This article was written by Follow Bram de Haas brings 15 years of investing experience to the table and has over 5 years of experience managing a Euro hedge fund. He is also a former professional poker player and utilizes his bundle of risk management skills to uncover lucrative investments based on special situations. Analyst’s

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Mobile banking group Chime files for US IPO as markets rebound

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Mobile banking group Chime has filed for a US initial public offering in an early sign of the optimism returning to financial markets as Donald Trump softens his stance on tariffs. Chime on Tuesday said

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