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IN Q3, VOLUME OF OPERATIONS EXECUTED IN GEORGIA WITH PAYMENT CARDS OF NON-RESIDENT BANKS INCREASED BY 22.4% Y-O-Y

Daily News: Economics October 29, 2026 In the third quarter, operations executed in Georgia using payment cards issued by non-resident banks amounted to 2.02 billion Lari, reports the National Bank of Georgia. If compared to the same period of 2025, the …

IN SEPTEMBER, NUMBER OF PAYMENT CARDS ISSUED BY GEORGIAN BANKS INCREASED BY 3.3% Y-O-Y

Daily News: Economics October 29, 2026 As of September 30, the number of payment cards issued by Georgian banks reached 11.66 million, reports the National Bank of Georgia (NBG). If compared to the same period of 2025, the number has increased by 3.3%. …

'Era Of Connection & Setting Banking Is Over': FM Sitharaman Counters Rahul Gandhi Over IDBI Bank Sale

'Era Of Connection & Setting Banking Is Over': FM Sitharaman Counters Rahul Gandhi Over IDBI Bank Sale | X New Delhi, Oct 30: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday defended the government’s decision to divest a majority stake in public …

PSU banks cut fresh deposit rates more sharply than private lenders in September: RBI data

Mumbai: Public sector banks cut interest rates on fresh term deposits by 10 basis points to 6.10% in September, compared with a six-basis-point reduction to 5.76% by private sector banks, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data released Friday showed. On the …

On the Sidelines of Gateway Gulf 2026: Mumtalakat and ARP Group partner to establish an AI native wholesale bank in ...

Proposed bank to support institutional clients with regional and international banking needs MANAMA, Bahrain, Nov. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and ARP …

Egyptian Banks Review Savings, Lending Rates After Hike

Egyptian banks are preparing to review interest rates on savings certificates, deposits and loans following the Central Bank of Egypt’s decision to raise key interest rates by 1 percentage point, as customers await announcements on whether the move will …

Top CD rates from major banks on October 30, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more

Looking at the country’s largest banks by FDIC data, CD APYs reach as high as 4.50% as of Oct. 30, 2026. You’ll find terms stretching from seven months to 12 months. Not everyone wants to open an account at an online bank they’ve barely heard of. If you …

"Nobody’s listening": 5 things Americans told me about the economy that Washington needs to hear

(CNN) — From Cleveland to the Outer Banks, the cost-of-living crisis that will decide the midterms, in the words of the people living it. Every incumbent on the ballot this fall, Republican or Democrat, is running on a set of numbers. Unemployment at 4.2% …

What the EU's new banking law means for foreigners in Sweden

If you live in Sweden and have an account with a non-EU bank, you may have recently received a message telling you about a new EU directive – here's what it means for foreigners in Sweden. Having bank accounts in non-EU countries could be about to get …

RBI tightens cyber checks on banks amid rising AI threats

Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai Mumbai, Oct 30: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has stepped up scrutiny of banks amid rising cyberattacks targeting the country's financial infrastructure, seeking evidence of compliance with existing cybersecurity …

NBK Reopens Branch at T1 - Kuwait International Airport

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 1: The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has announced the reopening of its branch at T1 of Kuwait International Airport, effective Sunday, November 1, 2026. The reopening will enable travelers and airport visitors to once again access NBK…

CEMAC: the old CFA franc coins lose their legal tender status

Holders can still exchange them for one year. Banks and microfinance institutions will participate in the operation until July 31, 2027, after which only the counters of the BEAC will take over. The old CFA franc coins issued between 1958 and 1985 can no …

Finance firms will be booked for murder in case of farmer suicides due to harassment: Shinde

Nanded, Nov 1 (PTI) Moneylenders, microfinance companies and banks will be booked for murder if any drought-hit farmer dies by suicide due to harassment, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Sunday. He was addressing a gathering during …

Sheriff's office holds third annual Shop with a HERO Benefit Ride

The Banks County Sheriff’s Office recently held its third annual Shop with a HERO Benefit Ride. Funds raised to toward the Christmas shopping held for area children. "A huge thank you to everyone who came out, participated and donated," leaders …

Where Is The Value In Indian Markets? Nischal Maheshwari On Banking, Consumption & Growth Stocks

  Where should long-term investors look for value and growth in the Indian stock market? Market expert Nischal Maheshwari believes large-cap banking stocks are offering attractive valuations, highlighting HDFC Bank's price-to-book multiple of around 1. …

Fraud EDU: Inside Regions Banks #BanksNeverAskThat Campaign for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

As people handle their finances online, fraud has rapidly become a lucrative industry for scammers. According to data from the American Bankers Association (ABA), scammers successfully stole an estimated $68 billion from Americans. As cybercriminals deploy …

iPhone Duo has no Face ID: Will UAE banking and government apps still work?

SC: Banks must compensate digital fraud victims for losses if due diligence fails

Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi New Delhi, Oct 30: The Supreme Court on Thursday stressed that banks must be held accountable for losses suffered by victims of digital fraud, asserting that protecting customers from such crimes is a fundamental …

Scotiabank gets clearance from Fed to control commercial banks in U.S.

The Federal Reserve has approved the Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS)'s application to become a bank holding company, as it pursues its acquisition of Tulsa, Okla.-based MapleMark Bank, a strategy to support its mortgage capital markets business. Known as …

French Property Professionals Assess Potential Impact of 2027 Presidential Election on Buyers

My-French-House.com gathers views from a lawyer and 2 estate agents on buyer confidence, property prices and the outlook for the market ahead of the elections. FRANCE, November 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With France’s next presidential …

Secure Funder™ Announces BriteCap Financial Certification, Recognizing Commitment to Broker and Customer Data Protection

Industry-specific certification recognizes safeguards designed to prevent backdooring and strengthen trust across commercial finance. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Secure Funder™, an industry-specific …

Home Loans Inc Marks Five Years With Lina Valencia

Mortgage Loan Originator Lina Valencia reaches her five-year anniversary with the company on November 1, 2026. NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, November 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Home Loans Inc announced that Mortgage Loan Originator …

Kripicard Expands Its Free BIN Checker to Help Users Identify Card Issuers and Explore Financial Tools

Crypto-friendly payments platform with BIN lookup, card identification, and free financial utilities for digital businesses, developers, and online users. RIO DE JANEIRO, RJ, BRAZIL, October 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kripicard is expanding …

GlobalServiceLinker Strengthens Batumi Investment Market Presence and Expands Into Strategic Project Development

With an established international investor network and growing involvement in new development concepts, the company is redefining its role in Georgia's market. BATUMI, GEORGIA, November 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GlobalServiceLinker LLC …

Karnataka Tourism to Take UK Outreach to Manchester, London and Birmingham

The State will promote its tourism offerings through roadshows and B2B engagements at WTM London 2026. BENGALURU, KARNATAKA, INDIA, November 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Karnataka Tourism will undertake a focused tourism promotion program …

Singapore leads ASEAN on every customer experience pillar, but its next challenge is making AI feel human

Twimbit’s first State of ASEAN Banking CX 2026 ranks Singapore #1 with 3.99/5, leading all four pillars. Next challenge: making AI feel human. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, October 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Singapore leads ASEAN on …

Madhya Pradesh Records Strong Tourism Growth in 2025, with International Visits Rising

More than 210 million tourist visits recorded, while international wildlife tourism grew by 17.44% BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA, November 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Madhya Pradesh recorded strong growth in tourism in 2025, welcoming more …

Building Stronger Communities: Lexicon Bank Helps Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada Secure AHEAD Grant

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lexicon Bank is proud to announce that Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada (RTSNV) has been awarded funding through the AHEAD Program, supporting the nonprofit’s continued work …

Claddr brings audit-ready payment processing to research-use-only merchants, from the founders of Digital Hype Media

Claddr has every buyer confirm they are a qualified research buyer before payment and keeps a tamper-evident record of each order SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The team behind Digital Hype Media today …

New Supreme Court Brief Says Heller Rests on Unsupported Speculation—and Urges Rebriefing Before Its Extension to AR-15s

American Enlightenment Project’s Amicus Brief Comes Just Ahead of Dec. 2 Arguments in the Next Blockbuster Gun Case, Viramontes v. Cook Cty, Nos. 25-238, 25-566 WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American …

NERDS ON SITE REPORTS 76% IMPROVEMENT IN OPERATING RESULTS FOR Q1 FISCAL 2027 AND 63% REDUCTION IN SHAREHOLDER LOSS

Gross Margins Improve, Operating Expenses Decline 12%, and Canadian Business Recurring Revenue Grows Nearly 8% NERDS ON SITE INC. (CSE:NERD) LONDON, ONTARIO, CANADA, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nerds On Site Inc. (CSE: NERD; OTCQB: …

Citizens for Aasi Siddique Campaign Issues Formal Mandate for Global Ceasefire and Binding International Diplomacy

Mandate for Peace: Shifting Global Strategy from Military Escalation to Binding Diplomacy CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens for Aasi Siddique campaign today issued a formal mandate calling for an …

Pyra’s Prime AI Visibility Releases New Platform Tool That Identifies Errors of AI Answers About Brands

Prime AI Visibility Benchmark provides marketing teams evidence to investigate inaccurate product information and gaps in brand visibility NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pyra which builds AI agents for sales …

Jobma Expands Its Integration Ecosystem to 70+ Native Integrations, With Fraud Prevention Built In

Asana joins Workday, iCIMS, Greenhouse, and BambooHR in bringing one-way, live, AI interviews and pre-hire assessments into the tools hiring teams already use. MINNETONKA, MN, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jobma, the …

Medicare Agents Helpline Breaks Down GLP-1 Drug Coverage, Funeral Costs, and IRMAA Premium Surcharges

New guides explain GLP-1 drug coverage rules, what Medicare pays toward funeral costs, and how IRMAA affects premiums. INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Medicare Agents Helpline (medicareagentshelpline.com …

HSA for America Outlines December 1 HSA Plan Deadline for 2026 Tax Savings

HSA for America explains how a Health Savings Account reduces federal taxable income and why an HSA-qualified plan must be in place by December 1. CO, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HSA for America explains how a Health …

Foreign Refunds Need Both the Original and the Current Exchange Rate

The rate on the purchase date says what the customer paid. The rate on the refund date says what the refund costs. Currencylayer returns both. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A customer in Germany pays in euros …

AI Coding Assistants Still Hardcode Exchange Rates in Generated Code

AI coding tools can use Exchangeratesapi to replace outdated hardcoded currency values with accurate, up-to-date exchange rates. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ask an AI coding assistant for a currency …

AI Expense Agents Need Exchange Rates Looked Up by Date

Currencylayer helps AI expense agents convert receipts using historical exchange rates matched to each transaction date. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An AI expense agent reads a receipt well. From a photo of …