Standard Chartered, Barclays, Natwest kick off UK bank earnings this week with interest income back in focus April 24, 2023 Profit looks set to increase at the UK’s largest lenders as they line up to report first quarter earnings over the coming two weeks. The FTSE banking giants have seen relative stability over the last few weeks following the extreme volatility in March, but this stability means investors will refocus their attention on other major [...]
CBI exodus: Which firms have quit or suspended their relationship with the lobby group? April 21, 2023 A slew of top firms have quit or suspended engagement with the CBI today after the lobby group was rocked by new allegations of sexual abuse.
FTSE 100 close: London index muted as Barclays and Lloyds Bank give up early gains April 20, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 was muted today as investors ditched mining giants, curbing the sector’s recent rally, while high street banks gave up strong early gains. The capital’s premier index edged 0.01 per cent high to 7,899.48 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more responsive to sentiment toward the UK economy, nipped [...]
FCA will ‘keep its eyes’ on banks’ Q1 results for evidence of savings rate profiteering April 20, 2023 Savers are facing a rising “loyalty penalty” from high street banks, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned. Customers banking with the UK’s big name lenders are likely to earn less competitive interest rates on their savings over time, while new savers are given more attractive offers, the City watchdog told MPs today. “Harm” from [...]
FTSE 100 close: Inflation shock drags London index lower as real estate firms lead losses April 19, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 slipped today as investors took fright at UK inflation topping forecasts to stay in the double digits last month. The capital’s premier index shed 0.13 per cent to drop to 7,898.78 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, fell 0.49 [...]
FTSE 100 close: China economy growth spurt jolts London miners higher April 18, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 bumped upwards again today, boosted by stronger than expected Chinese economic growth boosting sentiment toward the capital’s biggest listed industrial giants. The capital’s premier index climbed 0.38 per cent to 7,909.43 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, was broadly [...]
FTSE 100 close: THG skyrockets 40 per cent while miners edge London index higher April 17, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 kicked off a fresh week in muted fashion today, inched higher by investors snapping up shares in mining giants, while fashion firm THG skyrocketed more than 40 per cent on mounting takeover rumours. The capital’s premier index added 0.1 per cent to close at 7,879.52 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 [...]
Barclays follows Citi, Goldman and Morgan Stanley in cutting 100 investment bank jobs despite rate hike profits April 17, 2023 Barclays will follow Citi, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley in cutting more than 100 investment banking jobs, according to Sky News’ Mark Kleinman. The London-based bank is set to axe the jobs following the industry slowdown in deals and IPOs. The layoffs will be spread across multiple countries and across divisions in the bank, it was [...]
CBI boss Tony Danker ‘dismissed with immediate effect’ amid investigation into sexual misconduct claims April 11, 2023 Tony Danker has been “dismissed with immediate effect” as head of the CBI following an investigation into workplace misconduct. It comes after the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), Britain’s biggest trade body, launched an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. Danker stepped aside as director general amid allegations of misconduct in March, while three other [...]
Why has an Enfield Barclays branch been given Grade 2 listed status? April 10, 2023 An “exuberant” Barclays branch in London, home to the world’s first automated teller machine (ATM), has been given heritage status as the number of ATMs around the country continues to decline. The bank branch, situated at 20 The Town, Enfield, was fitted with the world’s first ATM in 1967 by the actor and comedian [...]