Bank of Georgia posts solid earnings amid political turmoil May 30, 2024 Eastern Asian lender Bank of Georgia saw its profit, customer numbers and interest income soar in the first quarter of this year, a period in which the bank also completed on its acquisition of the Armenian retail lender, Ameriabank.
Starling investor eyes £10bn valuation for bank as tech business takes off May 27, 2024 One of Starling Bank's top investors has said the digital lender could reach a valuation of nearly £10bn within the next few years on the back of fees from its recently launched tech business.
Secure Trust Bank shrugs off economic headwinds as it recovers from 2023 May 16, 2024 Secure Trust Bank has reported swelling loan and deposit books as the lender aims to reach £4bn in net lending and grow its profits after a challenging 2023.
International Personal Finance makes strong start to year despite Poland difficulties May 2, 2024 Consumer credit provider International Personal Finance (IPF) has posted a strong first quarter performance thanks to good customer repayment rates and high credit quality.
Consumer group names TSB, Co-op Bank and Monzo as worst major banks for mobile app security April 24, 2024 The group reviewed the apps and websites of Britain's 13 largest current account providers between January and February, with assistance from computer security experts.
Bunq becomes first EU neobank to report annual profit after surge in users and interest rate boost April 4, 2024 Dutch mobile banking firm Bunq has become the first EU neobank to report an annual profit as it gears up to re-enter the UK market and mulls an IPO.
Oaknorth posts jump in profit as challenger bank targets US expansion and mulls public listing March 25, 2024 Challenger bank Oaknorth has posted a jump in annual profit on the back of higher lending and an expansion into the US as it looks forward to a potential IPO.
Atom Bank boss on rapid growth, London IPO and why high street challengers are a ‘dying breed’ March 24, 2024 City A.M. speaks to Atom Bank CEO Mark Mullen about the challenger bank landscape, his firm's rapid growth and plans for a London IPO.
Secure Trust Bank hails record lending growth despite 24 per cent profit drop March 21, 2024 Secure Trust Bank has posted record lending growth in 2023, while annual profit fell due to one-off charges.
Starling Bank poaches Big Six energy boss ahead of planned London listing March 12, 2024 Digital challenger Starling Bank has appointed OVO boss Raman Bhatia as its permanent chief executive, taking over from interim CEO John Mountain.