ANZ is facing renewed scrutiny after an independent review found that a long-standing “good news” culture inside the bank may have prevented senior leaders from recognising and addressing key operational risks. The assessment revealed that staff often felt pressure to present only positive updates, creating blind spots that allowed emerging issues to go unnoticed for […]
Introduction Standard Chartered has cautioned that the growing popularity of stablecoins could remove as much as one trillion dollars in deposits from emerging market banks within the next three years. In its latest research note, the London-based bank said that the rapid expansion of blockchain-based payment systems is reshaping global liquidity flows, potentially weakening the […]
Introduction ING Group has resumed its share buyback program after a brief pause, signaling confidence in its capital position and financial performance. The Dutch banking giant announced that it will continue repurchasing shares worth up to one and a half billion euros as part of its ongoing capital return strategy. The move follows a strong […]
