Banks (Finance)
Banks and non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) are revamping their micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) underwriting and risk models as early signs of stress emerge in the microfinance segment. Rising delinquencies, particularly in smaller ticket-size loans, are prompting lenders to adopt more nuanced credit assessment frameworks. This shift is driven
Banks (Finance)
As a second-year analyst on Wall Street, I've experienced the grueling reality of the industry. I moved to New York in the summer of 2023 to begin my investment banking internship, expecting to work long hours, but nothing could have prepared me for the intensity of the job.
Banks (Finance)
India's banking sector is transforming, driven by resilient growth, innovative technologies, and inclusive lending practices. The 3rd Banking Transformation Summit, presented by Nucleus Software, brought together regulators, bank leaders, and fintech innovators to chart the sector's future. Keynote speakers highlighted the sector's potential to
Banks (Finance)
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has signed guarantee agreements with ProCredit Bank S.A. (Moldova) and Victoriabank S.A. to enhance access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Moldova. These guarantees are backed by the EU4Business Guarantee Facility, financed from the budget of the European Union,
Banks (Finance)
Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) has partnered with Tapsys Private Limited (Tapsys) to deliver cutting-edge digital services for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) across Pakistan. The strategic alliance will focus on providing a comprehensive suite of digital and Shariah-compliant acceptance solutions, aligning with global standards. This partnership aims to make cashless
Banks (Finance)
Security Investment Bank Limited (SIBL), listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange, achieved a stock price of Rs. 11.19 on September 24, 2025, with a daily weighted average rate of Rs. 11.04. The company's paid-up capital stands at Rs. 591.49 million as of the latest available
Banks (Finance)
The Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (PSX) recorded a significant trading session on September 23, 2025, where the company's share price moved in notable ways within the investment banks, investment companies, and securities companies category. The closure of the trading session at Rs. 36.01, below the daily weighted
Banks (Finance)
CBRE, the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, has appointed Raj Somchand as Head of European Investment Banking. With over 18 years of experience in real estate investment banking, M&A, and equity advisory, Somchand will lead CBRE's integrated real estate investment
Banks (Finance)
Fidelity Bank Plc, a tier one lender, has started disbursing the Federal Government of Nigeria's (FGN) MSME Intervention Funds to qualified small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with a strategic focus on empowering women-owned businesses across the country. The FGN MSME Intervention Fund is designed to provide accessible financing
Banks (Finance)
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has emphasized the need for the banking sector to increase liquidity injection into the economy, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) struggling with debt burdens. The Prime Minister's appeal came after a high-level meeting with the Thai Bankers' Association,
Banks (Finance)
Lincoln International, a Chicago-based global investment bank specializing in services to private capital markets, is expanding its presence through the acquisition of Northeast Ohio investment bank and consulting firm MarshBerry. The deal, set to close in the fourth quarter of this year pending regulatory approvals, will grow Lincoln's
Banks (Finance)
Moody's Investors Service has confirmed Banco do Brasil's (BB) ratings, including its long- and short-term local and foreign currency deposit ratings at Ba1 and Not Prime, respectively. The affirmation comes after Moody's assessed BB's Baseline Credit Assessment (BCA) and Adjusted BCA, which
