Banking & Finance

A hike to 1.25% would bring the BOJ’s policy rate to levels unseen since 1995

2026-09-17T22:35:11.000Z

Euro rises; pound sterling slips after Bank of England holds rates but warns of possible hikes

2026-09-17T13:09:42.000Z

Under the agreement, OCBC will add a US$5 million training grant to develop talents from both banks

2026-09-17T10:34:04.000Z

Observers expect a 25 bp increase at Japan central bank’s meeting this week, and will be looking for clues about further tightening

2026-09-17T09:27:11.000Z

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Uplift might be more meaningful in 2027 as higher US rates filter through to Sora and bank loan books

2026-09-17T09:15:13.000Z

This comes as CEO Georges Elhedery plows ahead with a cost-trimming campaign

2026-09-17T07:27:06.000Z

HSBC and StanChart say they will keep best lending rates in Hong Kong unchanged

2026-09-17T06:14:45.000Z

The bank has increased vaulting space as demand from private wealth and institutional clients grows

2026-09-17T04:48:37.000Z

Quarter-point hike is first in 3 years; oil shock, tariffs, AI boom continue to drive inflation

2026-09-17T04:05:05.000Z

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The president insists the interest rate should be 1% despite persistent inflation

2026-09-17T00:08:26.000Z