Standard Chartered, Barclays, Natwest kick off UK bank earnings this week with interest income back in focus April 24, 2023 Profit looks set to increase at the UK’s largest lenders as they line up to report first quarter earnings over the coming two weeks. The FTSE banking giants have seen relative stability over the last few weeks following the extreme volatility in March, but this stability means investors will refocus their attention on other major [...]
City Moves for 19 July – Who’s switching jobs at Lloyds Bank, Young’s and R3? July 19, 2019 Today’s City Moves includes Lloyds Bank, Young’s and R3. Lloyds Bank Andy Hulme has been appointed as co-head of Lloyds Bank’s Real Estate and Housing (RE&H) alongside Madeleine McDougall (pictured), who has successfully led the business since 2017. Both Andy and Madeleine will report to Scott Barton, managing director, large corporates, commercial banking. Andy is [...]
Lloyds names HSBC’s Charlie Nunn as next chief executive November 30, 2020 Lloyds Banking Group has named HSBC head of wealth and personal banking Charlie Nunn as its next chief executive. Nunn will replace Antonio Horta-Osorio who said in July that he would step down next year once a successor was appointed. The new chief executive will be paid a salary of £1,125,000 and a fixed share [...]
How to revive the City? Embrace the ‘Bazball’ spirit, says Lloyd’s of London chair June 29, 2023 The City of London needs to follow the lead of the England cricket team and start playing Bazball, the chair of Lloyds of London said today.
UK economy: Business confidence remains high with firms set to increase headcount February 29, 2024 Despite falling into a shallow recession in the second half of last year, business surveys have pointed to an upturn at the beginning of the year.
FTSE 100 today: Blue-chip set to rise ahead of key earnings reports July 22, 2024 Asian stocks fell as Joe Biden exited the election race, China cut rates. Focus on earnings reports from major tech and banking firms.
Lloyds Banking Group: Q1 results analysis May 7, 2019 By Graeme Evans from interactive investor. After a stunning share price performance, do these 'hit and miss' results justify optimism? Lloyds Banking Group (LSE:LLOY) investors, in need of a silver lining after an underwhelming earnings season from UK lenders, only have to look back 24 hours earlier to the surprise gift handed to the bank [...]
Thousands of workers return to offices following restrictions easing June 6, 2021 Thousands of workers have returned to offices in towns and cities across the UK following the easing of lockdown restrictions. Visits to UK city centres are up 58 per cent since January, according to new data from IWG, which operates office and flexible working space. The number of employees visiting an IWG space increased by [...]
Labour backs away from bank windfall tax in bid to win over City May 29, 2024 Reports suggest Labour is not planning to impose a windfall tax if it comes into power.
Isa explainer: should you go for cash or stocks & shares? February 23, 2023 Savers have just over four weeks to make the most of this year’s tax-free savings allowance. We look at the different types of ISA available and how to find the one that’s right for you. Individual Savings Accounts, or Isas, were introduced by the government to encourage more people to save and allow savers to [...]