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All extra benefits, discounts and payments pensioners could get
Pensioners across the UK may be entitled to more financial help beyond their monthly State Pension. Many might not be aware they could qualify for additional benefits, concessions, and payments. Latest statistics from the Department for Work and…
Robinhood Launches AI Agent Accounts for Automated Trading and Payments
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HDFC Bank Shares Fall After Report Alleges 'Camouflaged' Payments To MSRDC
HDFC Bank's shares experienced a dip on Wednesday after a newspaper report alleged that the bank made illegal payments to the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation to secure large deposits, raising concerns about corporate governance. HDFC…
June social welfare changes include early payments and €2,000 grant
June is shaping up to be a busy month for some social welfare recipients, with several important payment dates, scheme openings and financial supports on the way. Some households will receive their weekly payments earlier than usual due to the…
Starbucks Korea payments drop 26% after controversial promotion sparks backlash
Payments at Starbucks Korea plunged more than 26 percent in just one week, industry data showed Wednesday, after a controversial promotional event on the pro-democracy uprising in the southwestern city of Gwangju in 1980 sparked national backlash.
Private Lender HDFC Bank Refutes Allegations In Rs 45 Crore MSRDC Payment Report
Private lender HDFC Bank on Wednesday refuted allegations of wrongdoing on reported payments of Rs 45 crore allegedly routed via marketing department to a Maharashtra government agency. India's largest private bank noted that its internal oversight…
Mastercard secures New York BitLicense to support stablecoin and digital payment infrastructure
May 27, 2026, 1:15 p.m. 2 min read Mastercard has received a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), giving the payments giant approval to operate digital asset activities under one of the strictest crypto…
Don't fall for it: Scammers impersonating police demanding jury duty payment
Crime Phone fraudsters are now impersonating Shelby police officers to steal money from unsuspecting residents. SHELBY, N.C. — The Shelby Police Department is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers are impersonating a police…
HDFC Bank falls on report of payments to attract big deposits
Shares of top private lender HDFC Bank fell as much as 2.5% on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) after media reported that the lender made illegal payments to a State government department to attract deposits. The Indian Express…
DWP warning for Brits due payments in July and August who have travel plans
The Department for Work and Pensions has provided guidance for claimants planning holidays this summer, and while most won't have to worry, anyone planning a trip longer than four weeks should take note. Most Brits book their summer holidays for…
HDFC Bank shares fall over 2% amid 'camouflaged' payments probe
2 min read Mumbai Make us preferred source on Google Shares of HDFC Bank fell as much as 2% on Wednesday after The Indian Express had reported that the bank had conducted an internal vigilance investigation into interest payments of Rs 45 crore…
Married pensioners on less than £363 a week could be due extra DWP payments
Nearly 1.4 million older people across Great Britain, including more than 125,000 living in Scotland, are currently receiving Pension Credit, a means-tested benefit that can provide an average of £4,300 in extra support during the year ahead.
BOJ's net income falls due to higher interest payments on reserves
TOKYO, May 27: The Bank of Japan saw net income fall in fiscal 2025 as rising interest rates boosted payments made on excess reserves parked with the central bank, its earnings data showed on Wednesday. Since exiting a decade-long, massive stimulus…
BIS Marks Successful Test of Cross-Border Blockchain Payments Project
BIS announced Thursday (May 27) that the project had delivered a prototype that demonstrated tokenized commercial bank deposits could be combined with “the trust and safety” of tokenized central bank reserves using a shared platform.
PayPal and Weixin Pay Facilitate Payments for US Visitors to China
The capability will be enabled by the partnership between TenPay Global, which is Tencent's cross-border payment platform, and PayPal World, which is a global platform that connects payments systems and digital wallets, Tencent said in a Wednesday…
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