How can we make a success of change management in our ever – changing world? October 26, 2023 Our world is being continually reshaped by shifting economic realities, rapid technological advances, evolving customer expectations and the transition to more sustainable business models. So, it is clear that if we are to drive greater creativity and innovation within our organisations, we need to be highly effective at embracing, managing, and exploiting the force of [...]
Former bookie Mark Blandford launches new lending project targeting UK SMEs October 26, 2023 Mark Blandford, founder of online gambling firm Sportingbet, has launched a new venture targeting small and medium sized businesses in the UK, City A.M. can reveal.
Fierce mortgage competition to weigh on banks’ margins, warn brokers October 25, 2023 Mortgage profitability is a key focus for investors as lenders have significantly reduced rates in recent months.
Former Natwest boss considering legal action over payoff decision: reports October 25, 2023 Natwest is widely expected to cancel £5.2m of long-term share options that Rose had accrued during her leadership.
Aldermore ditches bid for Co-op Bank October 25, 2023 The challenger bank’s bid for Co-op was reportedly derailed by a leadership shake-up at FirstRand, its South African parent company.
Santander: Bank cuts UK mortgage lending by more than £10bn October 25, 2023 Santander's UK division saw healthy pre-tax profit in the first nine months of 2023 but has slashed UK mortgage lending amid higher interest rates.
Lloyds rides out end of interest rate spike with bumper profit October 25, 2023 Increasing competition was not enough to stop Lloyds from performing above expectations in the third quarter as the bank continued to benefit from a relatively benign credit environment. In the three months to September, pretax profit hit £1.9bn, more than triple the same period last year and slightly ahead of analyst expectations. Net interest income [...]
Deutsche Bank guides to top end of guidance despite interest rate woes October 25, 2023 Investment bank revenue slumped at German giant Deutsche Bank but profits still beat expectations
Brits lose ‘staggering’ £580m to fraud in six months as banks urge Big Tech to do more October 25, 2023 After Fraudsters took £580m from Britons in 2023, the banking trade association UK Finance called the issue a "national security threat".
City watchdog faces criticism after declining to expand SME access to complaints service October 24, 2023 Businesses groups have warned that firms may be unable to access justice after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) decided against expanding access to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).