All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

US DOJ issues subpoenas to major US banks in debanking inquiry

The requests were sent by the US Attorney’s Office in Washington, DC, led by Jeanine Pirro. 

ING adopts subscription model across nine markets  

The plans bring together standard day-to-day banking services with a range of added features and other benefits. 

EU proposes sanctions against Russian banks and crypto networks 

If adopted, the banks would face the full set of EU sanctions, including asset freezes, travel bans and transaction restrictions. 

Titan raises fresh funds to expand banking-native AI platform 

The funding will be used to support the next stage of product development and expansion, including recruitment. 

UK’s FCA sets out mortgage rule changes aimed at widening access

Among the planned changes are steps to lower obstacles for lenders offering repayment options.

HSBC chief says human judgment will remain central in banking – report

Elhedery said AI could change how lenders deal with customers, bringing productivity improvements and more tailored services.

Türkiye to merge three state-owned banks  

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan named the banks as Ziraat Katılım, Vakıf Katılım and Halk Katılım.  

Intesa counters Banco BPM with €30.6bn offer for Monte dei Paschi

Intesa said that, if completed, the deal would create the euro zone’s second-largest banking group by market value.

Societe Generale sheds managerial posts in restructuring– report  

The changes are now taking place within the corporate and investment banking division, including trading and risk functions.  

HSBC Swiss unit under probe in Lebanese fund embezzlement case – report

The bank is under investigation over suspected conspiracy to commit offences including misuse of public money.