While most banks offer free withdrawals at their own automated teller machines others charge for the service. ORDINARY Jamaicans face a labyrinth of banking fees that vary widely across institutions, with charges for basic services such as cash withdrawals, account maintenance, and digital transfers differing by as much as 1,000 per cent, a Jamaica Observer
Banking on Women’s Health (BWHC) is set to revolutionize women’s health in Africa through open, bold, and solution-driven conversations. More than just a conference, BWHC is a movement driving investment, innovation, and policy changes that prioritize women’s health. Healthtracka is proud to unveil the highly anticipated Banking on Women’s Health Conference (BWHC) and the launch
On March 21, Ethiopia issued its first-ever investment banking licenses, marking a historic shift in the nation’s financial sector. The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) granted the licenses to CBE Capital S.C. and Wegagen Capital Investment Bank S.C., both linked to major Ethiopian banks. CBE Capital, a subsidiary of the state-owned Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
On Wednesday, a stablecoin bill called the STABLE Act advanced through the House Financial Services Committee, increasing the likelihood that Congress will pass a law this year cementing stablecoins’ as a global financial tool. Proponents argue that stablecoins help the U.S. preserve the global centrality of the dollar, while allowing people worldwide to transact more
Tatjana Greil Castro is no doubt one of few people who has sent an invitation to a “beaver party” without smirking at the double entendre. This is because in February 2024, the co-head of public markets at investment firm Muzinich & Co. watched the Suffolk Wildlife Trust release two adult beavers and three kits into
Wells Fargo, the fourth-largest bank in the United States, has confirmed it will be closing 14 additional branches across the country. This move is part of a broader trend impacting the banking industry following the COVID-19 pandemic, which dramatically accelerated the shift toward digital financial services. A Wells Fargo & Co. branch in New York,
Editor’s Take The SoFi Checking and Savings Account is a package deal: Sign up for a rewards checking account with low fees and receive an accompanying savings account. The account offers a competitive 0.50% APY on checking and up to 3.80%¹ APY on savings if you set up direct deposit or by depositing $5,000 or
From left: Securities and Exchange Commission Chair-designate Paul Atkins; Comptroller of the Currency-designate Jonathan Gould; Assistant Secretary of Treasury-designate Luke Pettit; and Marcus Molinaro, Federal Transit administrator-designate. Bloomberg News WASHINGTON — The Senate Banking Committee voted to advance the nominations of key bank regulatory roles to the full Senate. The panel approved the nomination of
The Queen City is buzzing with energy, and it’s not just the spring blossoms or the hum of Uptown’s skyline. Charlotte’s banking sector is experiencing a renaissance, cementing its status as a financial powerhouse on the East Coast. With heavyweights like Wells Fargo and Bank of America anchoring the city’s economy, job seekers are finding
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has voted to advance the confirmations of President Donald Trump’s picks to run the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency — both key positions for the future U.S. regulation of the crypto sector. The nominations of Paul Atkins to permanently take over the