Business European mobile payment system Wero launches in Belgian banks Wero, the new European mobile payment system, has launched in Belgian banks this week. 20 November 2024
Business BNP Paribas records boost in net income on strong corporate banking French banking giant BNP Paribas has announced its third quarter 2024 earnings, posting a higher net income as its corporate and institutional banking department continues to experience robust performance. 31 October 2024
Business Mixed results for Europe's banks and their first half-year earnings Deutsche Bank's profits were seen as moderate in the first half of 2024 but other major banks including BNP Paribas and Santander posted better-than-expected results. 24 July 2024
Markets French companies share buyback was on record in 2023. But why? French companies are buying back their shares like never before. Reportedly, the French government is planning to tax these buybacks. 29 April 2024
Markets French lender BNP Paribas beats profit estimates as expenses decline French lender BNP Paribas beats profit estimates for the first quarter (Q1) as expenses fell. 25 April 2024
Earth News ‘Massive win’: Barclays will stop funding new oil and gas fields The move sends an ‘important signal’ about the bank’s appetite for fossil fuel financing, but campaigners say there’s still a way to go. 12 February 2024
Markets Markets' week ahead: Lagarde speech and OPEC+ meeting in focus European stocks started the week on a slightly gloomy note as investors looked forward to key economic data and speeches. 27 November 2023
Earth News Revealed: The ‘secret relationship’ between banks and oil companies Big banks are 'gambling' with our climate, a new report shows, acted out by Game of Thrones stars. Where are the ethical banks? 13 April 2023
Earth News Eurozone’s largest bank sued over fossil fuel lending Three environmental groups are suing the eurozone’s largest bank over its loans to oil and gas companies. 23 February 2023
Tech News NFT sales spike 21,000% but has it become a bubble? Collectibles, such as Bored Ape Yacht Club, were the most valuable in terms of NFT sales last year. 10 March 2022
Climate Household banks are funding deforestation despite climate promises Which banks should you leave if you don’t want to fund deforestation? A financial investigation has found the worst offenders. 21 October 2021