Criminal case against NatWest tip of £90bn iceberg in ‘money laundering capital of the world’ March 26, 2021 Yesterday it was reported that the recent money laundering charges against NatWest are linked to a separate case against 13 individuals based in cities around the UK. The latest revelations followed the shock announcement, last week, that the Financial Conduct Authority had lodged criminal proceedings against NatWest for money laundering offences. The watchdog – accusing NatWest of [...]
Santander closing 111 bank branches across the UK, with 840 roles affected March 25, 2021 Santander closing 111 bank branches across the UK, with 840 roles affected
Former PM David Cameron will be investigated over lobbying Sunak and Bank for Covid cash for Greensill March 25, 2021 David Cameron will be investigated over lobbying Sunak and Bank for Covid cash for Greensill
Nationwide to let all 13,000 office staff work from home permanently March 25, 2021 Nationwide will allow all 13,000 of its office staff to permanently work remotely when coronavirus restrictions are eased. The building society said office staff can work from anywhere in the UK, as it “puts them in control of how they balance their work and home lives”. The move follows a survey of Nationwide employees, [...]
Oil prices shoot up after mega container ship blocks Suez Canal March 24, 2021 Oil prices soared higher this afternoon after one of the world’s largest container ships ran aground in the Suez Canal, blocking the major trade artery. While equity markets were largely quiet earlier today, global energy trading went into a frenzy as fears the blockage could disrupt shipment for days sparked speculation that oil supply could [...]
UK sticks by open derivatives trading stance despite EU ban March 24, 2021 The UK’s financial regulator has today elected to keep its current stance on cross-border derivatives trading with the EU. Under the current Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) rules introduced after Brexit, UK banks have been able to trade derivatives on EU platforms to avoid disruption to business in the bloc. However, there is not currently a [...]
TSB chair Richard Meddings to step down after three years March 24, 2021 TSB chairman Richard Meddings has announced plans to step down from his position later this year. Meddings, who became chairman in February 2018, will continue to lead the board while the search for a successor takes place. Is chairman is not moving to another role, but already hold a number of non-executive roles beyond his [...]
Banking giants pour $3.8 trillion into fossil fuels since Paris agreement March 24, 2021 Since 2016, the world’s 60 largest banks have poured more than $3.8 trillion into the fossil fuel industry, a new report released today has shown. Despite the signing of the Paris climate accords in 2015, lenders have continued to provide hundreds of billions in financing for polluting industries such as tar sands oil, coal, and [...]
House of Lords committee calls for UK-EU financial services agreement March 24, 2021 A House of Lords committee has called for the UK to negotiate better EU access for the financial services industry post-Brexit. The Lords’ EU Services Sub-Committee said today that there will be “real problems” for financial services professionals “whose qualifications are not recognised in the EU under current arrangements”. The City lost its pre-Brexit access [...]
Citigroup enforces Zoom-free Fridays in wellbeing push March 23, 2021 Citigroup workers will be spared from Zoom meetings on Fridays as part of a wellbeing push by the bank’s new boss. In a memo to staff chief executive Jane Fraser said she was introducing the video call veto after it “became apparent we need to combat the ‘Zoom fatigue’ that many of us feel”. Fraser [...]