UK banking complaints hit 10-year high amid surge in third-party claims July 12, 2024 Official UK banking complaints have hit their highest level in a decade, partly driven by claims management companies that the financial ombudsman is trying to clamp down on.
Lenders expect further rise in mortgage defaults in coming months July 11, 2024 UK lenders are expecting a further jump in default rates on home loans in the coming months, according to a Bank of England survey, as mortgage holders face higher refinancing costs.
UK surpasses India as world’s third-largest venture capital market July 11, 2024 The UK has leapfrogged India to become the world's third-biggest venture capital market, new figures show, as analysts forecast a return to growth after a drop-off in investment and dealmaking in recent years.
HSBC to revamp investment bank to look more like Citi July 10, 2024 HSBC is reportedly reshaping segments of its investment banking arm, following in the footsteps of rivals like Citigroup.
UK bank staff numbers see biggest jump in a decade as sector outperforms Europe July 10, 2024 The number of staff employed by UK banks saw its biggest increase in a decade last year, new data shows, as headcount returned to pre-pandemic levels and lenders enjoyed record profits.
Metro Bank revives multibillion-pound mortgage sale after rescue July 8, 2024 Metro Bank has revived a plan to sell a multibillion-pound chunk of its mortgage book after being rescued from potential collapse last year.
Wall Street banks JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs set for earnings boost on dealmaking rebound July 8, 2024 Wall Street lenders are set to post higher investment banking fees for the second quarter of 2024, as early signs of a rebound in dealmaking partly offset weaker growth in lending income.
Deutsche Bank starts cutting jobs at Numis after merger July 4, 2024 Deutsche Bank has started cutting jobs at Numis after the German giant acquired the City-based investment bank for £410m last October.
Barclays to sell German consumer finance business in latest European disposal July 4, 2024 Barclays has struck a deal to sell its German consumer finance unit to Vienna-based financial group Bawag as the FTSE 100 lender tries to streamline its operations in continental Europe.
Government should penalise UK start-ups that list abroad – City lobby group July 4, 2024 An influential City lobby group has urged the next government to explore methods of penalising start-ups that receive taxpayer-funded support if they later opt to list or move valuable operations outside the UK.