Natwest: Interim Paul Thwaite to be named as permanent CEO February 14, 2024 Natwest’s board is reportedly naming Paul Thwaite, its current interim chief executive, as the permanent head of the taxpayer-backed bank.
Big banks set for bumper annual profits as interest rates peak February 12, 2024 Britain's biggest banks are set to report strong annual profits over the next two weeks despite mounting margin pressure from a likely peak in interest rates.
Natwest’s margins in focus as lender gears up for year of big changes February 12, 2024 Natwest looks to shrug off the turmoil of the recent debanking saga and prepares to sell its government-owned shares to the public.
Treasury could launch Natwest retail sell-off as soon as June, UKGI confirms February 6, 2024 The Treasury could begin selling its shares in Natwest as soon as June, the body for government investments has confirmed.
Government could launch Natwest public share sale this summer January 28, 2024 The government is preparing to start selling its shares in Natwest to retail investors as soon as the middle of this year, City A.M. understands.
Chancellor to meet with Lloyds, Barclays and Natwest executives over share slumps January 18, 2024 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is convening a summit with bosses from the UK's largest banks to discuss concerns that their poor share performance is preventing more lending into the economy.
London sees output boom as demand picks up in December January 15, 2024 Firms in the capital saw new business orders accelerate in December taking the new business index to its highest level since May.
Natwest boss’s radio blunder betrays the reality of C-suite groupthink January 10, 2024 Natwest chair Sir Howard Davies's housing comments betray the risks of the C-suite echo chamber, writes Simon Neville.
Natwest chair says “it’s not that difficult” to buy a house. The data disagrees. January 5, 2024 House prices continue to outpace wage growth but Natwest chair Sir Howard Davies has told youngsters it's "not that difficult" to get on the ladder
Government quietly lowers stake in Natwest as it crystallises loss for taxpayers January 3, 2024 The government has quietly sold nearly 1.03 per cent of its shares in Natwest as it continues to reduce its stake in the bank since bailing it out during the financial crisis.