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Banking news — August 1, 2026

Publications tagged with Banking published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

11 publications

  1. WorldMiddle EastBudgetBankingHealthcare

    Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Ports Impact Businesses and Banking System

    Frequent military strikes on Ukrainian ports and logistics complexes have led to a decrease in currency revenue, pressure on the hryvnia exchange rate, and begun to affect the financial stability of enterprises. The Chairman of the National Bank, Andrey Pyshnyy, stated that these attacks have significantly delayed or temporarily suspended the export of products, disrupted cash flows, and increased the burden on businesses. This may negatively impact the banking system that lends to these enterprises. Pyshnyy called on banks to support businesses through debt restructuring, monitoring of companies' financial condition, and ensuring financing for the agro-industrial sector.
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  4. BusinessBudgetTradeBanking

    August 2026 Payment Schedule for Public Sector Workers and Pensions

    The National Bank has released the payment schedule for August 2026 for public sector workers and pensioners. Public servants from various ministries and regional governments will receive their salaries on August 20 and 21, while pensioners will receive their deposits in a staggered manner from August 10 to 13 based on their surnames. The bank's usual opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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  7. BusinessTradeEquitiesBanking

    Amazon's AWS Cloud Revenue Surges 37%, Driving Strong Q2 Results

    Amazon reported a strong second quarter, with total revenue up 20% to $200.6 billion and net income of $62.6 billion. The company's cloud computing arm, Amazon Web Services (AWS), saw revenue growth of 37% year-over-year to $42.2 billion, marking its fastest growth in 18 quarters. AWS operating income grew 64% to $16.6 billion, with a margin of 39.4%. Amazon expects AWS revenue to grow between 9% and 12% in the third quarter, with operating income between $22.5 billion and $26.5 billion.
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  9. WorldMiddle EastBudgetBanking

    UAE Banks Defer Dh13.5 Billion in Loan Repayments, Asset Quality Improves

    The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) confirmed that the banking sector achieved the best asset quality ratios at the end of Q2 2026. The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio decreased significantly to 2.8%, and net NPL ratio reached 1.3%, both recording their lowest levels since 2020. The stock of NPLs declined to AED76 billion. This improvement was driven by regulatory and supervisory measures, including intensive inspections and enhanced engagement with industry representatives. The CBUAE's comprehensive support package, introduced in March 2026, enabled repayment deferrals on loans worth AED13.5 billion, benefiting 135,031 bank customers across various segments. Banking assets increased by 12.5%, loans grew by 18.1%, and deposits rose by 14% compared to the same period in 2025.
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  10. BusinessTradeBankingRatings

    Meta to Monetize AI as 'Business in a Box', Prioritizes Intelligence Over Compute Sales

    Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company's plan to monetize its AI products as a 'business in a box' service, combining subscriptions and volume-based pricing. He emphasized the higher margins in selling intelligence over direct compute sales, comparing it to Meta's ad systems. However, Zuckerberg noted that selling compute is also an opportunity and that Meta will balance short-term profits with long-term AI development.
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