Banking News
The latest developments, earnings reports, and strategic shifts across global banking.
UBS weighs Deutsche Bank's Sewing as possible successor to Ermotti, rumours say
UBS is reported to be negotiating with Deutsche Bank chief executive Christian Sewing as a possible successor to Sergio Ermotti, although both banks declined to comment on the rumours.
Commercial Bank Qatar nine-month profit fell 13.8% as provisions rose
Commercial Bank Qatar's nine-month net profit fell 13.8% to QAR1.54 billion after net provisions increased 62.5%, outweighing higher net interest income and customer loan growth.
Brazil added R$6.49 billion to export guarantees under Brasil Soberano
Brazil opened R$6.49 billion in extraordinary credit for the Export Guarantee Fund, extending state support for financing to exporters and suppliers under the Brasil Soberano programme.
Alinma Bank’s quarterly profit slipped as credit provisions rose sharply
Alinma Bank’s third-quarter profit slipped 0.2% to SAR 1.59 billion as credit-loss provisions climbed 56%, although nine-month profit still increased 4% and financing income continued to expand.
Bank of Cyprus declares €0.24 interim dividend as SSM moves to drop approval rule
Bank of Cyprus sets a €0.24 per share interim dividend, up 20% year on year, while supervisors move to replace Greek banks' approval requirement with notification from the 2026 financial year.
Hungary arrests former central bank governor Matolcsy over fraud inquiry
Matolcsy, who led the central bank from 2013 to 2025, is accused of fraud causing significant financial losses and of using a forged private document.
CIMB steps up CIMB Niaga delisting push; privatisation implies 2.95 trillion rupiah
CIMB Group Holdings Bhd is stepping up efforts to delist CIMB Niaga, with privatisation at the current share price implying a purchase consideration of 2.95 trillion rupiah (RM670 million), MBSB Investment Bank Bhd said.
Standard Bank nine-month earnings rise 8.5% to R38.966 billion
Earnings attributable to ordinary shareholders reached R38.966 billion for the nine months to 30 September 2026, while growth at its insurance and asset management business slowed from the first half.
Emirates NBD reports record Dh42.2bn nine-month income as lending drives 15% rise
Emirates NBD's income rose 15% to Dh42.2 billion in the first nine months of 2026, but net profit grew only 2% to Dh19.3 billion as impairment and hyperinflation charges weighed.
Ukrainian anti-corruption bodies search home of National Bank governor Pyshnyy
NABU and anti-corruption prosecutors are searching Governor Andriy Pyshnyy's home and several related commercial structures, but have not yet disclosed the reasons for the investigation.
Emirates NBD posted flat quarterly profit as lending expanded sharply
Emirates NBD reported third-quarter profit of AED 6.4 billion, broadly unchanged from a year earlier, while nine-month income rose 15% and gross loans increased 27%.
Morningstar DBRS raised BBVA’s long-term issuer rating to AA (low)
Morningstar DBRS upgraded BBVA’s long-term issuer, deposit and senior debt ratings to AA (low), citing resilient profitability, solid capital and diversified franchises in Spain and Mexico.