Deutsche Bank posts best profit in a decade but warns 800 job cuts as cost cutting continues April 27, 2023 Deutsche Bank recorded its best profit in a decade as the bank recorded its 11th consecutive quarter of profit but signalled there would be more job cuts as it continues its restructuring efforts. Pretax profit climbed 12 per cent to €1.9bn (£1.68bn), up from €1.7bn (£1.5bn) last year with a strong performance from the corporate [...]
Barclays shares rise as booming US credit cards and higher interest rates helps bank beat expectations April 27, 2023 Barclays shares rose after it beat expectations in its first quarter results, as pretax profit rose 16 per cent on a strong performance from its domestic bank and booming US credit card spending. Across the group, Barclays’ pretax profit was £2.6bn, up 16 per cent from last year and comfortably beating company compiled consensus of [...]
First Republic shares continue to fall as investors fear collapse April 26, 2023 First Republic’s shares fell nearly 40 per cent on Wednesday before recovering slightly as speculation grows that the ailing lender will have to be rescued. At the time of writing, its share price was down 21 per cent. Yesterday, the San Francisco-based bank’s share price closed over 30 per cent lower after it revealed on [...]
Sir Win Bischoff ‘was a giant of our industry’ JP Morgan chief Jamie Dimon says after City grandee dies aged 81 April 26, 2023 Heartfelt tributes have been paid to City grandee Sir Win Bischoff who has died at the age of 81 following a short illness. The German-born banking boss who had top roles at Schroders, chair of Lloyds Banking Group and Citigroup, as well as JP Morgan, enjoyed a 50-year career in both the City and Wall [...]
Standard Chartered profit rises 21 per cent but confirms “no contact” with suitor First Abu Dhabi Bank April 26, 2023 Standard Chartered beat expectations in the first quarter as rising interest rates once again boosted the bank but it confirmed there had been not contact with First Abu Dhabi Bank. The emerging markets-focused lender reported a pretax profit of $1.8bn, rising 25 per cent year on year and beating market expectations of a $1.4bn profit. [...]
Analysis: UBS begins tricky task of integrating Credit Suisse April 25, 2023 While profit was down, analysts and investors were today far more concerned with how UBS will manage the integration of its long-time rival Credit Suisse.
Fresh fears for First Republic as shares plummet after losing over $100bn in deposit outflows April 25, 2023 Shares in embattled lender First Republic slumped nearly 30 per cent today after it reported last night that it had lost around $100bn in deposits in the first quarter. The massive deposit flight represented more than half of its pre-crisis total and exceeded analyst expectations, raising fears that the bank is not yet out of [...]
Credit Suisse and Silicon Valley Bank collapses flood City with idled talent April 25, 2023 Credit Suisse and Silicon Valley Bank’s failures have flooded the City with idled bankers looking for new work, a new report out today reveals. Over 4,000 more workers in the UK’s financial services sector were looking for a new gig in the first three months of this year, according to recruiter Morgan McKinley. Available financial [...]
Bank of England’s Huw Pill: Brits ‘need to accept’ they’re poorer April 25, 2023 Bank of England's chief wonk says Brits need to accept they're poorer - or risk stoking further price hikes
Hunt for next Natwest chair begins as Howard Davies says he will step down by July 2024 April 25, 2023 The hunt for Natwest’s next chair is underway after Howard Davies told shareholders today he will be stepping down. Speaking at the bank’s AGM in Edinburgh, Davies said he expects a replacement to be found and handover completed by July next year. Noting that nine years was the maximum recommended tenure under the UK corporate [...]