banking

July 10, 2025

International Money Transfer: Which Bank Offers the Lowest Fees in 2025?

Sending money abroad should be simple and affordable. Yet in 2025, banks vary widely in how much they charge for cross-border payments. This guide compares the lowest fees for international money transfer

Transfers·Digital

July 10, 2025

Understanding SWIFT, IBAN, and BIC: What They Mean and When to Use Them

When sending or receiving money across borders, you’ll likely encounter three essential banking terms: SWIFT, IBAN, and BIC. These identifiers ensure international payments are secure, accurate, and delivered to the right account.

Banking·Banks

January 25, 2026

The Safest Banks in Africa 2025: A Guide to Financial Stability

In a world marked by economic uncertainty and rapid financial change, safety and stability are key considerations for people choosing where to entrust their money. For customers, investors, and businesses across Africa,

Credit Cards for UAE Residents: Boon or Burden

Credit Cards UAE Residents

September 2, 2025

Cards

Indian Rupee Against Dirham Slips Again

Indian Rupee Against Dirham

September 2, 2025

Rates

European Banks Hit by Rogue PayPal Payments Worth Billions

European banks PayPal payments were significantly impacted by unauthorized direct debits. The German Savings Banks Association (DSGV) reported that PayPal’s fraud-checking system failed, allowing payments worth 10 billion euros (£8.6bn) to be

August 29, 2025

Banks

The Future of Banking: Turning Data into Human Emotion

The Future of Banking: Turning Data into Human Emotion Emotional banking is transforming the way financial services interact with customers. Traditionally, banks have focused on transactions and credit scores, missing the emotional

August 29, 2025

Banks

UK Bank Shares Fall Amid Calls for Windfall Tax in Budget

UK bank shares fall sharply on Friday, as fresh calls for a windfall tax on large lenders in the autumn budget spooked investors. The stock market value of the banking sector plummeted

August 29, 2025

Banks

Bank of England Repo Operation Hits £75.6B Record

The Bank of England repo operation set a new record this week. On Thursday, the central bank allotted £75.652 billion ($102.20 billion) in seven-day funds during its regular short-term repo auction. The

August 28, 2025

Banks

How to Send Money Without a Bank Account

It is possible to send money without bank account access, whether you are paying for a service or helping a loved one. Many secure alternatives exist, ranging from mobile apps to prepaid

August 28, 2025

Transfers

Ant International, Swift, and Standard Chartered Trial Bank-to-Wallet Payments

Ant International, Swift, and Standard Chartered have partnered to test a new bank-to-wallet payment solution. The move aims to make cross-border digital transactions faster and easier while expanding financial access for millions

August 28, 2025

Banks

FinCEN Extends Ban on Mexican Banks

The FinCEN Mexican banks ban has been extended once again, pushing the compliance deadline to October 20. The U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), which oversees anti-money laundering (AML) enforcement, confirmed

August 22, 2025

Banks

STC Bank Smart Finance Launch

The STC Bank Smart Finance product marks a significant step in Saudi Arabia’s digital banking evolution. By combining speed, flexibility, and Sharia compliance, STC Bank has positioned itself as a modern financial

August 22, 2025

Banks