Banks slammed for ‘doing as little as they can get away with’ to help savers October 30, 2023 The UK's biggest banks are "trying to do as little as they can get away with" to help savers as interest rates look set to stay high, a top Tory MP has said.
Investment bank downgrades Natwest amid profit warnings, share price slip and leadership questions October 30, 2023 Natwest's stock fell 1.8 per cent in London on Monday morning after reporting third-quarter results on Friday.
Banks face tougher competition as profits boost from higher rates fades October 30, 2023 The UK’s major listed banks have warned that the tailwind from high interest rates that has driven bumper profits over the past year is coming to an end as lenders compete to offer better deals to customers. Barclays, Lloyds, NatWest, Standard Chartered and Santander reported third-quarter earnings last week, while HSBC released its results today. [...]
HSBC to buy back $3bn in shares as profits more than double October 30, 2023 HSBC announced yet another share buy-back programme as higher interest rates ensured that profit more than doubled in the third quarter.
CAB Payments chair seeks to reassure investors after share dive October 29, 2023 The chairwoman of CAB Payments has sought to reassure investors over the newly listed fintech firm's prospects after its shares plunged last week.
Alison Rose made ‘honest mistake’: Natwest-backed review into Farage scandal October 27, 2023 An internal review into the conduct of former Natwest boss Dame Alison Rose has concluded the CEO made an "honest mistake" when she leaked confidential information about Nigel Farage's finances to the BBC.
FTSE 100 close: London slumps as Natwest shares crater after Rose review October 27, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 closed the week down almost one per cent, while Natwest’s shares plummeted on the outcome of its review into former boss Dame Alison Rose. The capital’s premier bluechip index ended the day well in the red, after showing signs of being steady throughout most of Friday. By midday it was up around [...]
Natwest: Inconsistent Farage report will only make things worse for Rose and the bank October 27, 2023 Natwest hoped the Travers Smith report would see the bank move on from the Alison Rose Nigel Farage scandal. It might have made things worse, says editor Andy Silvester
Natwest shares sink: Vital profitability indicator slips but interim boss hails ‘strong bank’ October 27, 2023 Natwest saw net interest margin fall below 3 per cent but profitability remains good across the year
Who is Morgan Stanley’s new CEO Ted Pick? October 26, 2023 Here’s what you need to know about Morgan Stanley's new CEO Ted Pick and what he faces in his new role.