Banking & Credit
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Danske Bank Q2 NII Edges Up 1% but Funding Costs Rise on Higher Nordic Rates
Morgan Stanley forecasts Danske Bank's Q2 net interest income to grow roughly 1% from the prior quarter. However, rising Nordic money-market
Italy's Treasury Holds Steady on Monte dei Paschi Stake, Easing Overhang Fears
Italy's Treasury is not rushing to sell its 4.8% stake in Monte dei Paschi, according to a report from Corriere della Sera. The news eases c
DNB Profit Dip Highlights Norway's Banking Squeeze as Rate Hopes and Buyback Loom
DNB's second-quarter profit dipped 6% as net interest income missed expectations, reflecting a squeeze on lending margins. A potential Norge
CTBC Bank Opens NT$100 Million Wealth Hub in Kaohsiung to Boost Taiwan's Asset Management Ambitions
CTBC Bank has opened a new 'Asia Bay Branch' in Kaohsiung after investing NT$100 million. The branch is a dedicated hub for wealth managemen
CapitaLand Investment Shuts Special Opportunities Team After Key Departures
CapitaLand Investment has wound down its five-person special opportunities team after its head left in December 2025 and remaining staff dep
Bank Earnings Week: NII Guidance Takes Center Stage as Rates Stay Higher
Big US banks kick off earnings this week, with investors zeroing in on net interest income (NII) guidance. Analysts say the sector remains r
Santander Shrinks Asia Investment Bank, Focuses on Southeast Asia and Japan
Banco Santander is overhauling its Asia-Pacific corporate and investment bank, narrowing its focus to Southeast Asia, Japan, and South Korea
Morgan Stanley Forecasts Nordea Q2 Profit Slightly Below Consensus
Morgan Stanley expects Nordea's second-quarter profit to come in slightly below analyst estimates. The bank forecasts softer net interest in
Morgan Stanley Expects Handelsbanken to Edge Past Q2 Profit Forecasts
Morgan Stanley predicts Svenska Handelsbanken will report a Q2 net profit of 5.39 billion kronor, just above the Visible Alpha consensus. Th
Bank of America Hires Nine Senior Bankers to Boost Local Middle-Market Deals
Bank of America is hiring nine senior investment bankers in nine US cities to deepen its middle-market coverage. The move builds on a 200-pl
Morgan Stanley Warns SEB's Cost Surge May Overshadow Modest NII Rebound in Q2
Morgan Stanley expects Sweden's SEB to report a slight 1% rise in net interest income in Q2, but costs are set to climb 9% as the bank ramps
First Hawaiian to Acquire TriCo Bancshares in $2 Billion All-Stock Deal, Expanding California Footprint
First Hawaiian Bank is acquiring TriCo Bancshares in a $2 billion all-stock deal, paying a 17.7% premium. The merger will create a $34 billi