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Lloyds rejects mortgage bid from mother of jailed Palestine Action activist

The mother of jailed Palestine Action activist Leona Kamio says Lloyds rejected her mortgage application after citing “adverse media” linked to her daughter’s conviction.

A bus drives past a branch of Lloyds Bank in London, Britain, January 28, 2026.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press conference to outline further sanctions against Iran, at the Treasury Department in Washington, DC, US, August 24, 2026.

Trump administration to sanction unnamed 'large' bank on Monday, Bessent says

"Checks continue to be a significant payment method in the Israeli economy, totaling hundreds of billions of shekels a year."

Without visiting a branch: Deferred checks can be deposited via app

The Huawei logo at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, China, July 17, 2026.

Huawei heads to trial in US over its business dealings in Iran


PayPal layoffs hit Israel as payment giant restructures global operations

The cut will hit the Tel Aviv development center, which develops artificial intelligence systems to analyze transactions in real time, detect fraud, and prevent money laundering.

 A smartphone with the PayPal logo is placed on a laptop in this illustration taken on July 14, 2021.

Netherlands main bank moves most gold reserves from America amid deteriorating EU-US relations

"In view of increasing geopolitical unrest, DNB is strengthening its crisis preparedness," the De Nederlandsche Bank said in a statement.

Ilustrative picture from the DNB.

Bank Leumi app adds Arabic, Russian and French in Israeli banking first

Leumi said it was the first Israeli bank to offer its app in Hebrew, English, Arabic, Russian and French, with additional services coming later.

Bank Leumi app adds Arabic, Russian and French in Israeli banking first.

UK fines US-headquartered Citibank's London unit £4.7 million under Russia sanctions laws

The British government fined Citibank's CBNA London unit for breaching Russia-related sanctions laws, a notice confirmed on Wednesday.

The Citibank logo is displayed at a branch in New York City, July 16, 2025; illustrative.

Iraq considers currency overhaul to expose looted funds

"The decision will be made in the coming period, and it is hoped that the procedures will begin during 2027," a source in the Iraqi Prime Ministry.

Iraqi dinar and US dollar banknotes are laid out on a table as members of the Shia Muslim community arrive at a centre in Iraq's southern city of Basra accepting charity donations to aid people affected by the ongoing war in Iran and Lebanon

What's next for Syria's economy as US removes nation from state terror list? - analysis

The more important question is no longer whether the designation has been lifted, but whether its removal will translate into banks willing to deal with Syria.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks during the opening ceremony of the Damascus International Fair in Damascus, Syria, August 26, 2026.

Your Investments: Justice and successful finance are achieved through following the process

Whether it’s studying, our legal system, trying to perfect character traits or having a secure financial future, don’t get frustrated if you hit some bumps in the road.

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Man arrested for threats after bullets, knives, and red X's placed at banks, supermarket

According to Walla, a bullet was found attached to the front door handle at the Bat Yam bank and at Rami Levy, while knives were stuck in the front door of the Tel Aviv branch of Mizrahi Bank.

A Bank Mizrahi in Tel Aviv.

Visa signs $2.4 billion deal to acquire Israeli anti-fraud firm BioCatch

Visa agreed to buy Tel Aviv-based BioCatch for $2.4 billion, expanding its AI-driven defenses against scams, account takeovers and digital fraud.

A Visa credit card is seen on a computer keyboard in this picture illustration taken September 6, 2017.

Trump harasses new Fed chair Warsh with personal calls to unprecedented levels, sparking concern

Trump has reportedly repeatedly called Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh for advice on Iran, AI, and the economy, raising concerns about the central bank’s political independence.

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh speaks during a news conference at Federal Reserve Headquarters on July 29, 2026 in Washington, DC.