By: Lars Mucklejohn

Banking and Fintech Reporter Lars Mucklejohn is a reporter at City A.M. covering banking and fintech. For tips and stories, he can be contacted at lars.mucklejohn@cityam.com and posts at x.com/LarsMucklejohn

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US and European interest rate cuts hang in the balance ahead of crunch week

October 27, 2024

Key economic figures in the US and Europe are set to give investors clues on how much further both regions' central banks could go in cutting interest rates this year.
Bullying and harassment cases rise at City firms, FCA finds

October 25, 2024

There has been a sharp rise in non-financial misconduct at firms, according to a survey by the City regulator, but strikingly, the data revealed these companies took no action in more than half of investigations.
UK banking complaints nearly double amid credit card and motor finance woes

October 24, 2024

Official UK banking complaints almost doubled in the first half of 2024 as consumers hit out against firms' handling of credit cards and motor finance.
Applied Nutrition prices London IPO towards lower end of range

October 24, 2024

Sports health brand Applied Nutrition priced its IPO at £350m, towards the bottom of its guided range but still a boost for the beleagured London Stock Exchange.
Pensionbee maintains positive earnings as fintech raises cash for US growth

October 24, 2024

PensionBee sustained positive adjusted earnings last quarter while the online retirement savings provider raised £20m for US expansion.
Barclays shares hit nine-year high as investment bank helps profit beat forecasts

October 24, 2024

Barclays' shares have hit their highest level in nine years after a rebound in investment banking helped its profit beat expectations for the third quarter.
London widens lead over New York in green finance rankings

October 24, 2024

London has kept its title as the world’s top centre for green finance for a third year, according to an influential think tank, as New York fell further down the rankings.
Moneybox: Fintech’s valuation surges after reporting profit

October 23, 2024

Moneybox has secured a £550m valuation ahead of a secondary share sale, after the savings and investment platform moved into annual profitability.
Lloyds finance chief calls for ‘pro-growth’ Budget amid fears of bank tax raid

October 23, 2024

Lloyds Banking Group’s finance chief has suggested tax rises on UK banks could hinder lending and investment as the sector braces for a possible raid in the government’s maiden Budget next week. Speaking after Lloyds’ third quarter results this morning, William Chalmers said banks are already among Britain’s biggest taxpayers and the FTSE 100 group [...]
Lloyds Bank: Lender beats profit estimates as consumers prove resilient

October 23, 2024

Lloyds Banking Group has beaten profit estimates as the lender set aside less than expected for souring loans and saw improved consumer confidence.

Starmer future speculation sparks sell-off in long-dated bonds and pound

Great Britain bid to bag $2m at Davis Cup continues

Arcadia at the Old Vic is a brilliant farewell to Tom Stoppard

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