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ABN Amro profits leap in fourth quarter, beating analysts' expectations

Its cost to income ratio was still too high for its tastes.

Irish PM vows to OPPOSE post-Brexit ‘hard border’ in stern warning to Theresa May

Ireland's prime minister has issued a forewarning that he will oppose a possible post-Brexit hard-border because it goes against the republic’s national interest.

Look to niche sectors for growth opportunities

Strong market growth, especially over the past five years, has enabled brokers and lenders to build their businesses.

Prudential May Buy UK Mortgages Worth $3.7 Billion

The Financial Times cited people briefed on the matter but did not identify its sources.

New Reforms Could Make Banks More Vulnerable

How requirements are divided between the two can make a world of difference.

Here’s how robots are transforming traditional banking services

When it comes to money, digital services are not new.

Stonebridge Group adds AIG and Royal London to panel

The addition of both AIG and Royal London adds considerable strength to what was already a highly impressive line-up.

Animal spirits returning?

In addition, outside of commodity sectors, the corporate profit outlook has broadly improved.

Rich investors move into cash, blaming Trump for equity market heebie-jeebies

The perception is that there are a lot of risks out there and a lot of uncertainty.

Britain will attempt to offset Brexit cost with €150 billion worth of European Union assets

It comes after Sir Ivan Rogers, the UK's former man in Brussels, warned that European Union will demand a £50billion Brexit bill.

Catella: A strong year for property investments in Finland ahead

The total transaction volume for 2016 was EUR 7.1 billion

Opening statement at the European Parliament Plenary debate on Banking Union

The Banking Union is central to the new regulatory and supervisory architecture we have put in place.

SSAS ban is a step too far

We agree that stricter controls should be placed around SSASs to protect savers from scammers.

Finance Is One Of Many Benefits Of Crowdfunding

P2P is more flexible in its approach due to having more holistic lending criteria, and more efficient processes underpinned by technology.

Boutique investment bank Zeus triumphs in biggest IPO of 2017 so far

Martin Green, who joined Zeus from Canaccord Genuity in 2015, headed up fundraising for Xafinity.

Former KWM duo close first private equity deal after move to Reed Smith

New Reed Smith recruits sign off on £215m sale of tyre manufacturer Micheldever Group

Majority of big investors disappointed by hedge fund returns

Despite frustration, nearly nine out of 10 plan to increase or maintain allocation

Catella: German office markets continue to impress in 2017

We expect a large increase in the number of transactions in this segment in the coming months.

Richest 1% of Scots now own more wealth than the bottom 50%

The Wealth and Assets in Scotland report examined figures from 2006 to 2014 to gauge the level of wealth owned by Scots.

People are ignoring the biggest threat to the eurozone — and it isn't the French or Dutch elections

Last summer, in the months following Britain's vote to leave the EU, Italy began to rear its head as a big problem for the EU.

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