Natwest boss open to acquisitions as he predicts more consolidation in UK banking June 6, 2024 The chief executive of Natwest has said the state-backed lender is open to acquisitions as he predicts more consolidation in the UK banking market over the coming years.
Sunak eyes UK honours for JPMorgan boss Jamie Dimon and ex-Google chair Eric Schmidt June 6, 2024 Rishi Sunak has reportedly put forward long-serving JPMorgan Chase boss Jamie Dimon and ex-Google chair Eric Schmidt for UK honours ahead of the general election on 4 July.
‘We wrestle on’: S&U blames regulatory pressure for ‘significant’ profit hit June 6, 2024 S&U has said profit will come under pressure due to FCA changes in the near term.
Square Mile and Me – The Bank of London CEO Anthony Watson: It’s still revolutionary to be visibly gay in banking June 6, 2024 Anthony Watson, CEO of The Bank of London, tells us why the City still has a long way to go to improve LGBT inclusivity.
Monzo and Starling diverge on European expansion plans June 5, 2024 The UK's two leading digital-only banks are diverging in their approach to international expansion as they target new markets ahead of expected stock market listings.
Paragon Banking: Buy-to-let specialist posts surge in profit and raises buyback June 5, 2024 Paragon Banking Group, one of Britain's leading buy-to-let mortgage lenders, has reported a surge in profit and boosted its share buyback programme, despite a drop in home loan volumes as higher interest rates put off borrowers.
Cash is King: New banknotes of King Charles III enter circulation, but it may be a while before you see one June 5, 2024 Banknotes carrying a portrait of King Charles III will be issued for the first time, but with a move towards a cashless society, it may be some time before you see the note in person
Barclays throws its weight behind fast-growing London wealthtech June 4, 2024 London-based fintech WealthOS has raised £4m in an investment led by Barclays.
Wise among best fintech stocks in global top 25, broker says June 4, 2024 Wise is among the best names in a group of top 25 global fintech stocks, according to a leading broker, as the money transfer firm is expected to post strong growth this year.
Standard Chartered accused of helping Iran-linked terrorist funders June 4, 2024 Standard Chartered is alleged to have facilitated billions of dollars worth of transactions for Iran-linked entities, including funders of terrorist groups, according to fresh US court filings.