Banks to face new stress tests as Bank of England remains on the prowl for financial stability risks October 10, 2023 Regulators at the Bank of England are looking to make certain that the UK financial sector remains resilient to shocks that may arise from the rapid rise in interest rates.
Metro Bank fundraise averts immediate threat – but what next? October 9, 2023 Metro Bank's emergency capital raise has reassured investors for the moment, but analysts warned the bank needed to develop a more convincing investment case if it is to survive.
Bank of England warns banks have not learnt lessons from Truss gilts turmoil October 5, 2023 The Bank of England (BoE) said on Thursday it was disappointing that some of the banks it regulates have not tackled shortcomings in how they manage risks from customers after turmoil in UK government bond markets last September.
Financial services firms optimistic for remainder of the year despite dip in output October 5, 2023 Financial services activity dipped in the third quarter but firms were hopeful that volumes would pick up again in the last quarter of the year.
Jane Fraser’s Citigroup overhaul hits London with 250 roles up for review October 4, 2023 Citigroup is putting 250 jobs in the UK under review as boss Jane Fraser kicks off her plans to overhaul the US investment banking giant.
UK banks’ increasing reliance on short term funds is concerning, experts warn October 3, 2023 Banks in the UK are increasing their reliance on short-term funding, with experts warning that regulators need to prevent financial stability risks from emerging.
Credit Suisse warns of $2.2bn loss in third quarter as thousands of staff exit bank September 29, 2023 Credit Suisse has warned that it may face a $2.2bn loss in the third quarter as it attempts to deal with legacy loans and problematic parts of its business.
UBS shares slip after report of US sanctions probe into Credit Suisse September 27, 2023 Shares in UBS slipped today after a report suggested that Credit Suisse is at the centre of a US probe into potential sanctions breaches.
Bank of England delays final Basel bank capital rules to July 2025 September 27, 2023 The Bank of England on Wednesday said it would delay by six months to July 2025 its roll out of the final leg of international bank capital rules that began after the global financial crisis over a decade ago.
City firms’ regulatory burden rises as UK and EU diverge on financial rules September 27, 2023 City firms face an increasing regulatory burden as the UK and the EU begin to diverge on financial services regulation.