‘A PR man for the banks’? Banking resolution service faces pressure from MPs January 23, 2024 A banking dispute resolution service has come under heavy scrutiny from MPs who, today questioned whether the organisation has been captured by the banks.
‘High Court or the high road’: MPs say future of banking dispute resolution is ‘uncertain’ for SMEs January 23, 2024 MPs have flagged potential "gaps" left behind for the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) to fill when the British Business Resolution Service (BBRS) compensation scheme closes.
Why Whatsapp fines and data fears are reviving the ‘work phone’ January 23, 2024 Regulators have been clamping down on Whatsapp use in financial services - now the work phone may be making a combeack.
HSBC chair meets Chinese vice president in effort to deepen ties: state media January 22, 2024 Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with HSBC chair Mark Tucker in Beijing on Monday and urged the Asia-focused lender to deepen cooperation with the country, according to state media Xinhua.
Savings rates have biggest monthly drop since 2009 as banks bet on rebound January 22, 2024 Fixed savings rates have clocked their biggest monthly drop in nearly 15 years, new figures show, as banks slash deals to compete for business and stay optimistic on an economic rebound this year. The average one-year fixed bond fell for a third consecutive month to 4.87 per cent in January – the first time it [...]
London-listed fintech says New York will become its ‘natural home’ after US share sale January 21, 2024 The boss of a top London-listed fintech has said New York is likely to be the "natural home" for the firm going forward, in a blow to London as it works to bolster its capital markets.
Brokers warn government against guaranteeing one per cent deposit mortgages January 21, 2024 Brokers have warned that the government could push up house prices even further if it guarantees mortgages for first-time buyers with deposits of just one per cent.
Sunak considering one per cent deposit mortgage scheme in bid to win over young voters: report January 21, 2024 The Treasury is reportedly looking at introducing a scheme guaranteeing mortgages for first-time buyers with deposits of just one per cent.
New Morgan Stanley boss Ted Pick ‘super bullish’ on long-term targets January 18, 2024 The new chief executive of Morgan Stanley, Ted Pick, has said he is "super bullish" on the US investment banking giant's financial targets and predicts an end to the slowdown in dealmaking once interest rates fall.
Chancellor to meet with Lloyds, Barclays and Natwest executives over share slumps January 18, 2024 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is convening a summit with bosses from the UK's largest banks to discuss concerns that their poor share performance is preventing more lending into the economy.