Fintech reports rise in profits despite expected financial hit from anti-money laundering investigation
After 17 years, the government has returned a very different bank to private ownership. This is how it happened
More no-deposit deals to come after launches this month, say industry figures
Government sells final shares after rescue at height of financial crisis
‘This is a sensitive trade-off that has not always been well managed in the banking industry’
Digital challenger bank sets aside £28mn connected to pandemic lending push
Bank’s imminent return to private ownership is just another day in the office for staff
Workers at UK retail bank told line managers will start monitoring office attendance more closely
Change aims to close a gap in regulation exposed by collapse of Silicon Valley Bank
Regulations intended to prevent a repeat of bailouts after 2008 crisis
City groups think such a move will attract money into equity funds and domestic shares
Late accounts show bank posted £12mn loss in 2023 as Bank of England steps up scrutiny
Jim O’Neil named second permanent secretary focused on growth
The post-financial crisis decision to separate retail banking from other operations weakens competition and increases risk
Spanish bank has since raised €7bn from sale of Polish stake as it pivots from Europe to Americas
BoE to scrap limits on lending and treasury activities introduced after 2008 financial crisis
FCA responds to prime minister’s call for watchdogs to focus on promoting economic growth
Incident occurs as UK government prepares to clarify rules on whether shareholder meetings can be held online
Deregulation could open door for big American rivals to invest in nascent UK lending operations
Barclays CEO’s defence of regulation contrasts with calls for reform by other senior bankers
High-street lender posts jump in earnings despite higher provisions linked to trade turmoil
Chief executive Bill Winters says bank remains ‘watchful’ on impact of US tariffs
High street bank posts fall in first-quarter profits and sets aside higher provisions due to tariffs
Most lenders did not consider the issue a material danger except for the ‘reputational risk’, PRA said
Group’s bet on its domestic banking and wealth management businesses will need to start delivering results quickly
