Collapsed Sentinel Broadcast hits Lloyds Bank with commercial fraud lawsuit October 24, 2024 Liquidators of broadcasting equipment company Sentinel Broadcast have launched legal action against Lloyds Bank, the latest legal battle in the fallout of the company
UK banking complaints nearly double amid credit card and motor finance woes October 24, 2024 Official UK banking complaints almost doubled in the first half of 2024 as consumers hit out against firms' handling of credit cards and motor finance.
Pensionbee maintains positive earnings as fintech raises cash for US growth October 24, 2024 PensionBee sustained positive adjusted earnings last quarter while the online retirement savings provider raised £20m for US expansion.
Barclays shares hit nine-year high as investment bank helps profit beat forecasts October 24, 2024 Barclays' shares have hit their highest level in nine years after a rebound in investment banking helped its profit beat expectations for the third quarter.
London widens lead over New York in green finance rankings October 24, 2024 London has kept its title as the world’s top centre for green finance for a third year, according to an influential think tank, as New York fell further down the rankings.
Moneybox: Fintech’s valuation surges after reporting profit October 23, 2024 Moneybox has secured a £550m valuation ahead of a secondary share sale, after the savings and investment platform moved into annual profitability.
Lloyds finance chief calls for ‘pro-growth’ Budget amid fears of bank tax raid October 23, 2024 Lloyds Banking Group’s finance chief has suggested tax rises on UK banks could hinder lending and investment as the sector braces for a possible raid in the government’s maiden Budget next week. Speaking after Lloyds’ third quarter results this morning, William Chalmers said banks are already among Britain’s biggest taxpayers and the FTSE 100 group [...]
Lloyds Bank: Lender beats profit estimates as consumers prove resilient October 23, 2024 Lloyds Banking Group has beaten profit estimates as the lender set aside less than expected for souring loans and saw improved consumer confidence.
HSBC: The questions investors want answered on Elhedery’s East-West split October 22, 2024 HSBC’s new chief executive has made his play to cut costs and home in on core divisions at Europe’s biggest bank, including splitting its businesses into Eastern and Western camps amid geopolitical tensions.
Who is Pam Kaur? Meet HSBC’s first female finance chief October 22, 2024 HSBC broke new ground today as Pam Kaur became the bank’s first female chief financial officer since its foundation in Hong Kong in 1865. The promotion will make Kaur one of the most senior women in global banking and hand her responsibility for slashing the bank’s cost base while shepherding it through a major corporate [...]