Virgin Money faces potential shareholder revolt over £2.9bn Nationwide deal May 14, 2024 Virgin Money shareholders could be getting a better deal as part of the £2.9bn takeover bid from Nationwide, analysts have said ahead of a vote on the offer next week.
Weatherbys: Horse racing private bank doubles profit on higher rates and expansion May 9, 2024 The private bank Weatherbys has been boosted by higher interest rates and demand for its services.
Square Mile and Me: Kleinwort Hambros CIO Gene Salerno on making it across the pond May 9, 2024 Gene Salerno, CIO at SG Kleinwort Hambros, tells us about meeting Bill Clinton, an awkward reception dinner, and swapping New York for London.
HSBC facing backlash over ‘vague’ $1trillion green plans May 3, 2024 HSBC is facing a backlash over its "vague" $1trillion green plans today as it prepares to face down shareholders at its annual general meeting.
Co-op Bank says transformation plan ‘materially complete’ ahead of agreed £780m Coventry merger May 2, 2024 The Co-operative Bank has said its multi-year transformation plan is "materially complete" as the lender progresses with an agreed £780m takeover by Coventry Building Society.
Who are the runners and riders to succeed Noel Quinn as HSBC boss? April 30, 2024 In a shock announcement this morning, Noel Quinn announced that he is drawing the curtain on a nearly four-decade career at HSBC. So who are the leading contenders to succeed him as chief executive of Europe's largest bank?
Metro Bank reports £500m drop in lending as it pivots to higher-margin products April 30, 2024 Metro Bank has reported a fall in lending at the start of 2024 but saw a rise in deposits as it looks to rebound from potential collapse last year.
Natwest shares jump after first quarter results as government continues to reduce stake April 26, 2024 Natwest profits slumped in the first quarter of the year but stayed ahead of market expectations as it shrugged off the worst of the mortgage downturn to expand its lending book.
Barclays shares hit two-year high after profit beats estimates, but investment bank struggles April 25, 2024 Barclays has reported an 11 per cent drop in profit - slightly outperforming analysts' estimates - as the boost from higher interest rates fades and its investment bank struggles to compete with its Wall Street rivals.
Revolut plans advertising partnerships as it seeks new revenue streams April 23, 2024 Revolut is planning to monetise customer data through advertising partnerships as the firm looks to diversify revenue streams on its path to more sustainable profitability.