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News from April 2020


Santander reports 19% profit increase in Q1, reaffirms 2025 targets

Santander has reported a notable increase in its financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, with a record attributable profit of €3,402 million, marking a 19% rise from the same period in 2024.



ANZ CEO discusses financial strategy amid COVID-19 challenges

Shayne Elliott, CEO of ANZ, discussed the bank's financial strategies and challenges during an interview with Brooke Corte on 2GB Money News.


ANZ reports significant profit decline amid COVID-19 impact

ANZ has reported a statutory profit after tax of $1.55 billion for the half-year ending March 31, 2020, marking a 51% decline compared to the previous period.


ANZ reports strong position amid pandemic challenges

ANZ's Chief Financial Officer, Michelle Jablko, recently shared insights into the bank's financial standing amidst the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.


Santander launches program for young digital professionals across multiple countries

Banco Santander and Universia have introduced a new initiative aimed at young professionals with a digital background.


China Construction Bank reports steady Q1 growth amid global pandemic

China Construction Bank Corporation (CCB) released its financial results for the first quarter of 2020, reporting steady growth in key performance indicators.


ANZ launches hotline for business customers awaiting Job Keeper payments

ANZ has announced the creation of a dedicated hotline to support small and medium business customers eligible for the Federal Government’s Job Keeper payments.


Santander supports over 52,500 businesses and entrepreneurs through non-financial aid in 2024

Banco Santander increased its support to startups, scaleups, entrepreneurs, and SMEs in 2024, reaching 52,570 businesses and projects across 11 countries through its non-financial initiative, Santander X. This global effort provides essential...


Santander forecasts Q1 2025 growth with enhanced RoTE and CET1 metrics

Banco Santander is expecting continued growth in the first quarter of 2025, with improvements in key financial metrics such as Return on Tangible Equity (RoTE) and Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio.


PIMCO Appoints Giorgio Cocini as Managing Director for Italy, France, and Iberia

PIMCO, a renowned fixed income investment manager, has announced the appointment of Giorgio Cocini as a Managing Director to oversee its business in Italy, France, and Iberia. Cocini, currently the Global Co‐Head of Financial Institutions Investment Banking at Bank of America, will join PIMCO in June and operate from the firm's London office. He will report to Craig Dawson, Managing Director and PIMCO’s Head of Europe, Middle East and Africa.Emmanuel Roman, PIMCO’s Chief Executive Officer, expressed his confidence in Cocini, stating, "Giorgio will be an outstanding...