Banking News
The latest developments, earnings reports, and strategic shifts across global banking.
Morgan Stanley posts record Q2 2026 revenues of $21.3 billion with ROTCE of 26.6%
Morgan Stanley reported second-quarter net revenues of $21.35 billion, EPS of $3.46 and a 26.6% ROTCE, as trading and wealth management set fresh highs.
Sweden's SEB posts SEK 10.8 billion Q2 operating profit as return on equity climbs to 15.7%
SEB reported second-quarter operating profit of SEK 10.8 billion and return on equity of 15.7%, beating consensus and clearing its sustainable ROE ambition.
Dubai Islamic Bank H1 2026 gross revenue rises 10% to AED 12.4 billion as asset quality improves
DIB's first-half pre-tax profit rose 1% to AED 4.3 billion and post-tax profit held stable at AED 3.7 billion, while its non-performing financing ratio fell to 2.4%.
M&T Bank delivers record Q2 2026 EPS of $5.32 on $818 million net income
M&T Bank posted a record second-quarter diluted EPS of $5.32 and net income of $818 million, aided by an 8% sequential rise in noninterest income.
Goldman Sachs reports Q2 2026 EPS of $20.98 on record equities trading and $20.3 billion revenue
Goldman Sachs said second-quarter EPS nearly doubled to $20.98 on record net revenues of $20.3 billion, driven by an all-time high in equities trading.
Sweden's Handelsbanken reports SEK 6.7 billion Q2 operating profit with 44% cost/income ratio
Handelsbanken posted Q2 2026 operating profit of SEK 6,678m, with return on equity near 13%, a credit loss ratio of 0.00% and net fee and commission income up 9% year on year.
Citigroup Q2 2026 net income jumps to $5.8 billion on decade-high revenue and 45% equities surge
Citigroup posted second-quarter net income of $5.8 billion on revenue of $24.8 billion, its best in a decade, with equities trading revenue climbing 45% year-on-year.
JPMorgan Chase posts record Q2 2026 net income of $21.2 billion on Visa gain and markets strength
JPMorgan Chase reported record second-quarter net income of $21.2 billion, boosted by a $4.6 billion Visa stake gain and record markets revenue.
Bank of America Q2 2026 net income rises 27% to $9.1 billion on record equities and deal rebound
Bank of America reported second-quarter net income of $9.1 billion, up 27% year-on-year, on record equities trading and a rebound in investment banking fees.
Wells Fargo Q2 2026 net income rises 17% to $6.4 billion on higher net interest and fee income
Wells Fargo posted second-quarter net income of $6.4 billion, or $2.00 a share, up 17% year-on-year on higher net interest and noninterest income.
Norway's DNB Bank delivers Q2 profit of NOK 9.8 billion with return on equity of 14.6%
DNB reported Q2 2026 profits after tax of NOK 9.8 billion and return on equity of 14.6%, driven by strong lending growth and record asset-management inflows.
Citigroup plans 12% dividend increase to $0.67 after Federal Reserve stress test
Citi plans to pay $0.67 a share quarterly from the third quarter, subject to board approval,, while continuing its $30 billion buyback. Its 2026 stress test results imply a lower 3.3% stress capital buffer.