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Vanquis Bank reports surprise balance sheet hit after investigation

Following the review, the lender has revised Stage 3 balances down by £29m and said it would book the charge against the value of the vehicle finance portfolio.

Lloyds Bank set to close permanently this year

This comes as many people are moving to online banking rather than visiting their local banks in person.

Decoding the digital euro: A potential new means of payment

In June 2023, the EU Commission proposed the legal framework that could pave the way for the ECB to make the digital euro project a reality - and now it's up to the co-legislators to finalise it.

Barclays sells German consumer bank as part of plan to 'simplify' group

his is another example of disciplined execution

ABN AMRO completes acquisition of BUX, BUX becomes a subsidiary

This strategic acquisition marks a significant step for both ABN AMRO and BUX in the retail investment space.

Bank of Ireland looks to expand tech team

The bank is filling roles across data, delivery management, engineering, resilience and cyber.

Bank of Ireland announces creation of 100 new technology jobs

The group chief operating officer of Bank of Ireland, Ciarán Coyle affirmed the bank’s commitment to continued investment in talent, technology and infrastructure.

Banks urgently need to update the way they monitor their systems

The industry reflects on the payday technical difficulties that effected HSBC, Nationwide and Virgin Money customers

Modernising banking in Romania: the Raiffeisen Bank approach

Bogdan Popa, VP of Operations & Technology at Raiffeisen Bank Romania, delves into the Romanian banking landscape, focusing on how technology enhances banking services.

Lloyds Banking Group and NatWest supported by ‘better than expected’ interest rate environment - analyst

At the same time, RBC analyst Benjamin Toms noted that “competition has not been that aggressive” over deposit pricing in the sector.

NatWest's deal for Sainsbury's Bank may be modest but provides long-term potential

The acquisition allows NatWest to diversify its offerings and tap into Sainsbury’s established customer base, potentially leading to a more integrated financial services model within the retail space.

CPI falls to Bank of England target of 2%

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose 2% in the 12 months to May 2024, down from 2.3% in the 12 months to April.

Santander to take in-house-built tech platform global

Earlier this year, Santander set out plans to launch its Openbank digital offering

Britain's Lloyds Bank consolidates London offices

Lloyds will leave its building at 125 London Wall, in the capital's City financial district, by 2025, the bank said.

Starling Bank posts third annual profit ahead of expected London listing

Its revenue increased to £682.2m from £452.8m in 2023.

NatWest issues debit card warning with '10 million customers' affected

Betting has seen a big year-on-year increase, with an increase of 3.62 per cent on the same month last year.

ING ends retail banking for private individuals in Luxembourg

The decision followed an evaluation of the bank’s activities and market potential.

Crédit Agricole SA: 2024 capital increase reserved for employees of the Crédit Agricole Group

The maximum number of shares that may be issued is 32 million

Bank of Ireland says bonus caps stop it competing for top overseas talent

Lender has once again taken aim at crisis-era limits on remuneration, saying they damage the competitiveness of its overseas businesses

Erste Bank Hungary launches in-app flight delay insurance

The insurance is powered by leading European B2B2C insurtech Companjon, which specializes in fully digital, AI-driven embedded insurance solutions.

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