Explainer: Trust fund, 6’5, blue eyes: Why finance bros are now in fashion June 4, 2024 Men in gilets do we have good news for you: according to Gen Z you are now certified hot stuff – all thanks, of course, to a viral Tiktok.
UBS and Credit Suisse complete merger May 31, 2024 The merger of UBS and Credit Suisse is now formally complete.
Natwest buys back more shares from HM Treasury May 31, 2024 Natwest has bought back another lump of shares from the UK government.
Starling investor eyes £10bn valuation for bank as tech business takes off May 27, 2024 One of Starling Bank's top investors has said the digital lender could reach a valuation of nearly £10bn within the next few years on the back of fees from its recently launched tech business.
Coventry Building Society and Co-op Bank £780m tie-up confirmed May 24, 2024 The combined group will be led by David Thorburn as Chairman and Steve Hughes as Chief Executive Officer.
Virgin Money shareholders approve £2.9bn Nationwide takeover despite analyst warnings May 22, 2024 Virgin Money shareholders have given the green light for the bank to be acquired by Nationwide for £2.9bn, paving the way for the UK's biggest banking merger since the financial crisis.
Arbuthnot: Historic bank posts steady lending growth this year after bumper 2023 May 22, 2024 Arbuthnot Banking Group has reported steady loan and deposit growth in 2024 as it continues to benefit from higher interest rates.
Close Brothers shares drop as motor finance arm deals with two FCA reviews May 22, 2024 Shares in merchant banking group Close Brothers fell as much as 6.6 per cent on Wednesday morning as its motor finance business faces compensation costs tied to two market-wide reviews from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Brits lost more than £1bn to fraudsters last year as purchase scams hit record high May 22, 2024 Brits lost more than £1bn to fraudsters last year, new figures show, as purchase scams surge to a new record and social media firms face tough questions over the high levels of fraud originating on their platforms.
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.