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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Week ahead: Investors look for rate cut clues on both sides of the Atlantic

April 1, 2024

Markets will be closely watching key economic releases in the US and Europe this week, which will offer clues on the likelihood of near-term interest rate cuts.
Amex freezes pension payouts for thousands of Brits for tenth year

April 1, 2024

American Express has sparked criticism for freezing pension payments for thousands of former British employees for the tenth year in a row.
UK firms move more head office roles outside London amid soaring costs

April 1, 2024

UK companies are increasingly moving head-office jobs outside of London, according to new data, amid rising living and housing costs in the capital.
Thames Water owners to start urgent restructuring talks

April 1, 2024

The owners of Thames Water will reportedly commence restructuring talks in the coming days as the embattled firm's parent company Kemble risks entering insolvency within weeks unless lenders agree to a debt-for-equity deal.
Here are the top five stocks on the FTSE 100 this year

March 30, 2024

As the first quarter of 2024 comes to an end, City A.M. looks at the top five best-performing stocks on the FTSE 100 so far this year.
Pair handed suspended prison sentences for ‘systematic’ £3m mortgage fraud

March 28, 2024

Two men have received suspended prison sentences for making £3m worth of fraudulent mortgage applications following a prosecution brought by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Arbuthnot sees surge in profit after SME deposit growth and ‘helpful’ interest rate hikes

March 28, 2024

Arbuthnot Banking Group has reported a surge in annual profit on the back of growth in its small business offering and higher interest rates.
Chesnara: Insurance administrator plots more acquisitions and hikes dividend for 19th straight year

March 28, 2024

Insurance and pensions administrator Chesnara plans to ramp up its M&A activity and raise its dividend for the 19th year in a row on the back of strong annual earnings.
Shawbrook delivers jump in profit on higher interest rates and lending growth

March 28, 2024

Challenger bank Shawbrook has posted a jump in annual profit on the back of interest rate hikes and higher lending.
UK recession confirmed as revised figures deal fresh blow to Rishi Sunak

March 28, 2024

Latest official figures have confirmed that the UK fell into recession at the end of last year in a blow to prime minister Rishi Sunak's economic policy.

‘False dawn’: June inflation falls to 2.6 per cent but analysts say rises ahead

Manchester United accused of banning loyal fans to make space for big-spending tourists

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