Banks could do more to support debanking victims, FCA finds September 4, 2024 The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said banks could do more to support those who want an account, after finding that several providers could make it easier to apply for one. A new FCA report has urged banks to increase awareness of basic accounts that allow people to make and receive payments but do not [...]
‘There’s little room for caution’: Banks and fintechs gear up for AI revolution September 3, 2024 The financial services sector is leaning into the hype around artificial intelligence, as banking and fintech executives hail its potential to boost productivity and reduce costs.
FTSE 100: Natwest, Barclays and Lloyds shares drop on fears of Labour tax raid August 28, 2024 Shares in the UK's largest banks dropped on Wednesday amid concerns that the new Labour government could raise taxes on the sector in October's Budget.
Growth, inheritance tax and Natwest: Five subplots from the latest borrowing figures August 21, 2024 New figures show that the government borrowed more than expected in July as spending on public services increased faster than tax receipts.
‘Right to disconnect’ plans must offer firms flexibility, experts warn August 20, 2024 The government’s plan to give workers the ‘right to disconnect’ must offer companies some flexibility when it comes to implementing the changes, experts have warned. Staff who are frequently contacted by their bosses outside of their work day could be granted thousands more in compensation cash from employment tribunals under new worker reforms, The Times [...]
Natwest to ‘suffer significant shortfall’ with a 90 per cent loss after Island Poke collapse August 8, 2024 Natwest is on course to “suffer a significant shortfall” following the collapse of London-based Hawaiian food chain Island Poke, it has been revealed. The bank is one of the major creditors to the business which was sold in a pre-pack administration to a subsidiary of hospitality incubator White Rabbit Fund in July. The food business [...]
Exclusive: Tories spent £10m exploring scrapped Natwest retail offer August 7, 2024 The Conservative government spent around £10m exploring a now-scrapped plan to sell part of its stake in Natwest to retail investors, with the bank footing most of the bill, City A.M. can reveal.
Biggest UK lenders including Natwest, Lloyds and Nationwide could fail safely in a crisis, Bank of England says August 6, 2024 The Bank of England has said any major UK lender could be safely wound down in a crisis without causing disruption to banking services or forcing a taxpayer bailout.
Lloyds, Barclays and Natwest: FTSE 100 bank shares slide on fears of US recession August 5, 2024 The UK's biggest banks were among FTSE 100 stocks hit by a global sell-off on Monday as investors were spooked by the prospect of a US recession.
Natwest shares rise after strong results and deal for part of Metro Bank’s mortgage book July 26, 2024 Natwest became the latest bank to report a fading boost from higher interest rates as it announced the acquisition of part of Metro Bank's mortgage book.