Banking / Financial Services News and Press Releases

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Three Non-Executive Directors join Barclays UK Board: 8/28/2026 6:27:09 PM; Barclays Bank UK PLC is today announcing the appointment of Stacey Madge, Adam Banks and Kelly Richdale as Non-Executive Directors to its Board. As part of Board succession planning, they will join on 01 September 2026.
Dunkin’® Celebrates Tennis Season with New Sips, Collectibles and Exclusive Merchandise: 8/27/2026 5:02:08 PM; Before the first serve, between matches and after the final point, guests are running on Dunkin’ for tennis season. Beginning Aug. 30, Dunkin’ is celebrating a marquee moment in tennis where sport, style and culture converge through flavors, exclusive experiences and can’t-miss collaborations, giving fans more ways to sip, snack and show up for match day and beyond.
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Marriott Bonvoy, and Visa Launch Co-Branded Cards Offering Elite Travel and Lifestyle Benefits: 8/27/2026 3:28:25 PM; Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel programme, and Visa announce the launch of two co-branded cards in the United Arab Emirates – the Marriott Bonvoy ® ADIB Visa Infinite Card and the Marriott Bonvoy ® ADIB Visa Signature Card.
Tieto and Siirto partner to improve e-invoicing experience in Finland: 8/27/2026 12:48:24 PM; Tieto and Siirto, an instant payment method with more than 1 million registered users in Finland, are partnering to make digital invoicing more accessible, efficient and user-friendly for both businesses and consumers in Finland.
IFC and Bank CenterCredit Partner to Boost Trade Finance in Kazakhstan: 8/27/2026 11:06:32 AM; • Bank CenterCredit and IFC launch a trade finance program in Kazakhstan. • IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and Bank CenterCredit today announced a partnership to help Kazakh importers and exporters, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), gain greater access to the cross-border financing they need to trade internationally.
RBC returns to the Toronto International Film Festival to celebrate the ideas that shape culture and connect communities: 8/27/2026 10:35:14 AM; Festival staples RBC Red Carpet Gallery and RBC House are back in the spotlight Key takeaways: • RBC marks its 19th year as a major partner of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) • RBC House is back as the premier destination for festival events, hosting the Los Angeles Times Studio presented by RBC for its fifth year • The RBC Red Carpet …
Blackstone to Present at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference: 8/27/2026 10:15:31 AM; Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announced that Michael Chae, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 2:00 pm ET.
UK businesses welcome political reset but seek greater policy certainty: 8/27/2026 10:06:52 AM; • Confidence in the UK economy has risen to 63 per cent, up from 57 per cent in Q1 • Business optimism in their own prosperity is also up 3 percentage points to 86 per cent • 60 per cent believe devolution will improve economic opportunities and over a third think No.10 North will benefit their business • 56 per cent plan to increase investment in the next year, with …
World Bank Group and Banco Consorcio Mobilize Financing to Expand Access to Housing and Create Jobs: 8/26/2026 10:42:10 AM; To help expand access to housing finance in Chile and enable more women to obtain mortgage loans, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced a US$100 million loan to Banco Consorcio.
I Squared’s InfraTech® Invests in Muon Space, a Vertically Integrated Space Infrastructure Platform: 8/26/2026 10:36:48 AM; I Squared Capital has invested in Muon Space, a vertically integrated provider of managed orbital services, as part of the company’s $250 million Series C financing.
“Money Bridge” Service Linking Rakuten Bank and Rakuten Securities Accounts Surpasses 7 Million Accounts: 8/26/2026 10:28:15 AM; Rakuten Bank, Ltd. and Rakuten Securities, Inc. announced that Money Bridge, a service connecting customers’ Rakuten Bank and Rakuten Securities accounts, has surpassed 7 million accounts.
Eight NSF research institutes to propel U.S. quantum science with $290M investment: 8/26/2026 10:24:35 AM; Understanding and wielding the quantum properties of nature is the ambitious objective of eight research institutes that will collectively receive more than $290 million from the U.S.
Management Team Update: 8/26/2026 9:02:40 AM; Standard Chartered has announced some changes within its Group Management Team. In May this year, Tanuj Kapilashrami was appointed Group Chief Operating Officer (GCOO), strengthening our ability to drive strategic alignment across our functions.
BBVA Places €2 Billion As a Dual-Tranche Senior Non-Preferred Debt Issue, More than Three Times Oversubscribed: 8/26/2026 8:46:12 AM; The transaction attracted strong investor demand, with a final order book of approximately $7.2 billion and nearly 275 orders, more than three times the amount issued.
Barclays appoints Ramin Naji as Head of Healthcare & Real Estate, Asia Pacific: 8/26/2026 8:43:44 AM; Barclays today announces the appointment of Ramin Naji as Managing Director and Head of Healthcare & Real Estate, Asia Pacific. Ramin will be responsible for leading Barclays’ healthcare & real estate sectors across the region, driving client engagement, transaction origination and execution.
RBC creates unified Global Transaction Banking business, combining strengths across leading businesses: 8/25/2026 10:37:48 AM; Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) today announced the formal establishment of Global Transaction Banking (GTB) as a unified global business, advancing RBC’s role as a globally connected bank providing trusted expertise to help clients grow across borders.
Standard Chartered becomes first bank distributor of HKDAP to unlock real-economy benefits of HKD stablecoins: 8/25/2026 10:36:08 AM; Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“SCBHK”) announced that it has become an authorised distributor of HKDAP (“HKD At Par”), the first regulated Hong Kong Dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Anchorpoint Financial Limited (“Anchorpoint”).
Up to 25 million motorists could be set to hit the road this August Bank Holiday, Green Flag research reveals: 8/25/2026 9:53:53 AM; • Up to 25 million motorists could be expected to hit the road this August Bank Holiday weekend, with nearly three quarters (73%) of UK drivers surveyed planning at least one journey • Saturday is expected to be the busiest day for travel for those making a journey, with up to 9.2 million motorists planning their longest journey that day • Up to 12.7 million motorists …
US banking set for far-reaching shake-up as next wave of consolidation builds: 8/24/2026 11:59:30 AM; The US banking industry is poised shake-up since 2008 during the new analysis from Bain & Company released. New Bain modeling based on 20 years of sector data and previous M&A suggests the number of US banks holding more than $1 trillion in assets is poised to rise for the first time in nearly two decades.
The money conversation most roommates never have, until it’s too late: 8/24/2026 10:58:13 AM; As students head back to school and many move in with roommates, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is helping them navigate one of the biggest – and most overlooked – challenges of shared living: money.