China Banks Flush With Cash, Starved of Good Loans
China banks loan demand is collapsing: new yuan loans fell to CNY 1,080bn in September 2026 as the PBoC held LPR at 3.00% for a 17th month.
Bank of Canada opens select ops to non-primary dealer distributors
Bank of Canada non-primary dealer access begins October 30, 2026, letting eligible GSDs join select market operations beyond the primary dealer network.
Lloyds Banking Group Posts Q3 2026 Results: 9-Month Profit Up 42%
Lloyds Banking Group Q3 2026 results show nine-month statutory profit of £6.625bn, up 42% YoY, with Q3 net income rising about 170% to £1,666m.
MPS AGM votes on Mediobanca merger & twin OPS bids
MPS Mediobanca merger vote: Siena shareholders decide on a 2.450 exchange ratio plus twin exchange offers for Banco BPM and Banca Generali on 29 October 2026.
Inbank Posts Record Q3 Originated Volume of €227m
Inbank Q3 2026 results show record €227m originated volume (+11% YoY) and €6.3m net profit, with a UOKiK fine provision flagged in Poland.
UOB publishes AI Agents in Finance report on Oct 28
UOB’s AI Agents in Finance report, published 28 Oct 2026, sets a S$900M AI value target by 2030. See what Project AURA actually covers.
UBS Posts $2.7bn Q3 Profit, Speeds Up $3bn Share Buyback
UBS Q3 2026 profit hit USD 2.69bn and the bank sped up its USD 3bn buyback to February 2027. See the key numbers, context and Swiss capital risk.
Bank of Canada hikes rate 25bp to 2.50% — first rise in 3 years
Bank of Canada rate hike: policymakers lifted the overnight rate 25bp to 2.50% on Oct 28, 2026 — the first increase in three years. What it means for you.
HKMA Expands Offshore RMB Liquidity Scheme, 12 PLPs Named
HKMA offshore RMB liquidity scheme expands to RMB 22 billion with 12 Primary Liquidity Providers named for a new two-year term from 27 October 2026.
DIP Holding IPO Subscriptions Open on DFM via UAE Banks
DIP Holding IPO subscriptions opened on DFM on 27 October 2026, with seven UAE banks handling retail orders from AED 5,000. Dubai’s first 2026 listing.