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Aurangzeb, Standard Chartered's Winters discuss banking ties
Pakistan's finance minister and the bank's chief executive met to discuss ongoing financial sector engagement.
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Pakistan's finance minister meets Standard Chartered CEO
Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held talks with Bill Winters as part of ongoing engagement between Pakistan and the international bank.
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Savers weigh whether to lock in fixed-rate accounts paying up to 5.25%
With top savings rates at their highest in years and still climbing, savers face a choice between locking in now or waiting for potentially better deals.
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State Bank of Pakistan Launches Pasban Remittance Reward Scheme With Rs16 Billion in Annual Prizes
The market-based scheme offers cash prizes to overseas Pakistanis who send remittances home through official banking channels, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan.
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National Bank of Pakistan Issues Friday Currency Exchange Rates
NBP published its selling and buying rates for major currencies, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan.
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Russia's Central Bank to Begin Consultations with Potential NSPK Buyers in October
Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina says the central bank is discussing the potential sale of a significant stake in the National Payment Card System.
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Ukrainians' Bank Deposits Rise to UAH 1.76 Trillion, Deposit Guarantee Fund Says
Individual deposits in Ukrainian banks grew by UAH 9.6 billion in a month, reaching UAH 1.76 trillion as of September 1.
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Pakistan Resolves Bank Account Issue for Religious Seminaries, Says Ashrafi
Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi said banks in Islamabad have begun opening accounts for madrasas after a longstanding dispute was resolved.
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Swiss Upper House Backs Tougher Capital Requirements for UBS
Switzerland's largest bank would be required to cover 90% of the value of its foreign subsidiaries with high-quality equity capital under the measure.
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How a 0% balance transfer card can help pay down credit card debt
Moving high-interest balances to a 0% introductory card can cut interest costs, but the details matter before applying.
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How Much Could $10,000 in a CD Earn You in One Year?
Certificates of deposit offer a predictable, safe way to grow savings, according to CNBC.
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National Bank of Pakistan Publishes Daily Currency Rates
The state-run APP news agency circulated the National Bank of Pakistan's currency exchange rates for the day.
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High-Yield Savings Accounts vs. CDs: Choosing the Right Home for Your Cash
Financial guidance from CNBC Select highlights how the best savings vehicle depends on when consumers will need access to their money.
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Turkiye Revokes Operating Licence of Iran's Bank Mellat in Istanbul
Turkish authorities have withdrawn the licence of the Istanbul branch of Iran's Bank Mellat, a lender long targeted by Western sanctions over alleged links to Tehran's nuclear programme, according to Al Jazeera.
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Lawmaker Projects Up to 3% of Russian Bank Customers to Use Digital Ruble by 2027
State Duma financial markets committee head Anatoly Aksakov said adoption of Russia's central bank digital currency will remain limited in its early years, TASS reported.
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Barclays Staff Resist Plan to Cut Work-From-Home Days
Unite union, representing 36,000 Barclays employees, demands compensation for increased travel and childcare costs tied to reduced remote work.
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Thousands of Barclays Staff Push Back Against Return-to-Office Mandate
Unite union says employees are demanding travel cost payouts and exemptions for long commutes ahead of October office requirements.
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National Bank of Pakistan Issues Updated Exchange Rates
The Treasury Management Division of NBP released its latest currency exchange rates on Wednesday, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan.
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Reader Says Barclaycard Wrongly Linked Them to Another Customer's Account for a Year
A consumer describes repeated attempts to correct a Barclaycard email mix-up that began with an unsolicited "successful application" notice and has now escalated to overdue payment alerts.
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Live Oak Bank Offers $300 Bonus for New Savings Accounts
The bank says customers who deposit $20,000 in new funds by October 16 and maintain the balance for 90 days can qualify for the promotional bonus.
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