Merchants (MBIN) news

U consumer finance - Valu and EBRD expand consumer access to energy-efficient household solutions in Egypt

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a €10.7 million loan to U Consumer Finance, operating under the brand Valu, to expand access to energy-efficient household solutions in Egypt. This initiative aims to support Egypt’s green transition by enabling households to…

China Merchants Port says May container throughput up 1.6% y/y, bulk throughput down 13% y/y

China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited (SEHK: 144) reported a 1.6% year-over-year container throughput increase for May 2026, reflecting modest growth in its container terminal operations. This performance aligns with the company’s broader operational focus on expanding its global port…

China Merchants Bank: raises Zhaocaijin precious-metals maintenance margin to 120% from June 16

China Merchants Bank has announced maintenance margin requirement increase for its Zhaocaijin precious-metals deferred contracts to 120%, effective June 16, 2026. This adjustment follows a broader trend among major Chinese state-owned banks, including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China,…

Visa partners with OpenAI to power the next generation of AI commerce

Visa has announced a collaboration with OpenAI and other leading technology firms to develop a new platform aimed at transforming the digital commerce landscape through AI-powered agents. The initiative, part of Visa’s Intelligent Commerce program, enables users to delegate routine shopping…

ImportantU.S. judge grants preliminary approval to Visa, Mastercard $38 billion swipe fee settlement with merchants