Royal Bank of Canada took C$984 million ($711 million) in provisions for credit losses (PCLs) on impaired loans in its fiscal fourth quarter, as the risk of US tariffs continued to weigh.The figure for the three months to end-December was up 7.8% from Q3, and on par with the C$985 million recorded in Q1, which covered the first few weeks of the second Trump administration, a period characterised ...

Bank of India, Indian Bank, Punjab National Bank, the largest in this group, reported deposits of Rs 15.97 lakh crore, up 8.32% from a year earlier, while gross advances grew faster at 10.15% to Rs 11.67 lakh crore. Bank of India and Indian Bank posted double-digit growth in both deposits and advances, with loans rising 15.07% and 14.5%, respectively, compared with deposit growth of 12–13%.According to “Mirroring sectoral trends, credit growth for our coverage universe of 17 banks should pick up to 11.8% Y ...

Key Takeaways BOKF shares rose 17.9% in six months, outperforming the industry and its close peers.Earnings estimates for 2025 and 2026 have been revised upward, reflecting analyst optimism.Strong loan growth, improving asset quality and strategic expansions support BOKF's growth outlook.Over the past six months, shares of BOK Financial Corporation (BOKF) have rallied 17.9% compared with the industry’s growth of 3%. The stock also outperformed its peers, First Horizon Corporation (FHN) and Cullen/Frost Bank ...

Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer discussed along with macroeconomic conditions. Cramer was bullish on the company as he remarked: “Keep an eye out for another big position in the trust, it’s Capital One, COF. Now, it’s the credit card company, it’s up about 38%. I think it’s going to be a monster year in 2026 for these guys.” Stock market data showing an upward trajectory. Photo by Burak The Weekender on Pexels Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) pr ...

CIBC Caribbean Bank Jamaica Ltd made $45.9 million profit for its October 2025 year end or four-fifths less than a year earlier, as the bank grappled with the impact of Hurricane Melissa.It also forecasts that the credit quality of its borrowers could worsen threefold, but, even if that materialised, it would still remain well below the regulated ceiling for problem loans set by the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ).“It is generally understood that the full impact from Hurricane Melissa will become more apparent over t ...

Can investors expect an encore after SoFi beat the S&P 500 and almost doubled in 2025?Investors have finally realized SoFi's (SOFI +1.07%) value. It has almost doubled this year after having a single-digit stock price for a few years. Revenue has surged and profit margins have expanded, resulting in a win-win scenario as the digital bank gains momentum.Can investors expect a repeat performance next year, or is it best to take a pass on the fintech stock? These are some predictions for SoFi stock that can sh ...

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Blackstone’s plan to pick up a 9.99% stake in Federal Bank via warrants. The US-based private equity giant will invest through its affiliate, Asia II Topco XIII, which will subscribe to warrants that can be converted into an equal number of fully paid equity shares of Federal Bank, the CCI said in a statement. Once all the warrants are exercised, Asia II Topco XIII will own 9.99% of Federal Bank’s paid-up share capital on a fully diluted basis. Und ...

Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group’s consolidated subsidiary MUFG Bank has signed an investment agreement with India’s non-banking financial company (NBFC) Shriram Finance to subscribe to a preferential allotment of 20% equity shares in Shriram Finance. The total investment, valued at around Rs396.2bn (about $4.3bn), is subject to regulatory approval. The investment agreement was reached between MUFG Bank, Shriram Finance, and its major shareholders, Shriram Ownership Trust and Shriram Capital Priva ...

Capital One Financial Corporation (COF), headquartered in McLean, Virginia, operates as the financial services holding company for the Capital One, National Association, which provides various financial products and services. Valued at $154.9 billion by market cap, the company accepts deposits and offers personal credit cards, investment products, loans, and online banking services. The leading financial services company is expected to announce its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings for 2025 after the market c ...

Core Insights - LHV Group reported increased profits and business volumes in November, with a consolidated net profit of EUR 11.9 million and a return on equity of 19.3% [2][7] - The loan portfolio grew by EUR 94 million to EUR 5.38 billion, while deposits rose by EUR 155 million to EUR 7.66 billion [1][7] - The number of customers at LHV Pank increased by 2,875, reaching a total of 489,000 [3][8] Financial Performance - Consolidated net profit for November was EUR 11.9 million, with contributions from subsidiaries: AS LHV Pank (EUR 11.4 million), LHV Bank Ltd (EUR 0.9 million), AS LHV Varahaldus (EUR 0.2 million), and AS LHV Kindlustus (EUR 0.04 million) [2] - The loan portfolio of LHV Pank reached EUR 4.65 billion, with a monthly increase of EUR 40 million [3] - LHV Bank in the UK saw loan volumes increase by EUR 55 million, bringing the total loan portfolio to EUR 728 million [4] Customer and Deposit Growth - The total number of customers for LHV Pank reached 489,000, with a deposit volume of EUR 6.64 billion [3][8] - LHV Bank's total deposits increased by EUR 119 million to EUR 1.20 billion [4] Fund Performance - LHV Varahaldus funds showed modest performance with increases of 0.6% and 0.3% for the largest funds, while the pension fund Indeks rose by 0.9% [5] Insurance Operations - LHV Kindlustus signed new insurance contracts worth EUR 3.3 million, with approximately 298,000 contracts in force by the end of November [6] - The net expense ratio for LHV Kindlustus was 30.7%, influenced by a sales campaign that boosted growth in motor insurance [6] Year-to-Date Performance - LHV Group's net income for the year is EUR 8.7 million below the financial plan, while the loan portfolio and deposits exceed the plan by EUR 114 million and EUR 168 million, respectively [7]