12/27/2019
Russian Government Considers Buying Sberbank
The finance ministry said later on Thursday that Siluanov was referring to the overall issue of buying the central bank's stake in Sberbank but not to using the NWF money.
Retail Banking
12/23/2019
EIB Approves EUR 15 mln Loan to JSC Liberty Bank
The new management believes that Liberty Bank is well positioned to promote financial inclusion across the country, given its unparalleled coverage of Georgia that extends to even the most remote locations of the country.
12/22/2019
TSB disaster chief goes back to Spain
Tech boss recalled to Sabadell amid probe by watchdogs
12/20/2019
Italian life firm acquires market competitor
From Prudential Financial to strengthen its distribution in the country
12/20/2019
HSBC and First Direct down with customers unable to use internet banking
Tens of thousands of HSBC and First Direct customers are unable to access their money this evening due to an unspecified fault with the website and apps
12/19/2019
La Banque Postale weighs bid for HSBC France retail activities: sources
La Banque Postale and Barclays declined to comment while HSBC only confirmed that its retail banking activities in France were being reviewed.
12/12/2019
Dutch and German Banks Working on Development of Crypto Custody Solutions: Report
ING is particularly focused on developing the technology behind digital assets to give its clients a compliant way to access the emerging sector
12/11/2019
HSBC eyes selling retail bank business in France: sources
HSBC has more than 8,500 employees in France, many of whom work in the retail business.
12/10/2019
Ecobank wins Bank of the Year and Best Bank in prestigious London awards ceremonies
Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com) wins “Bank of the Year” and “Best Bank” at The Banker and EMEA Finance Awards in London.
12/06/2019
Santander's Openbank adds sustainable funds to its Roboadvisor solutions range
At Openbank, we are breaking through, looking for the profitability of our clients' portfolios, prioritising the inclusion of ESG/SRI funds in our automated investment strategies."
12/06/2019
TSB to adopt Iress' Lender Connect technology
Through Lender Connect, mortgage brokers will be able to securely kick start the mortgage application process and place more cases more cost-efficiently with TSB.
12/05/2019
Fears on overdraft fees as HSBC hikes rate to 40%
That fee will be abolished, in line with new FCA rules, and the bank said it will introduce an interest-free £25 buffer on Bank Account and Advance accounts.
11/26/2019
Hong Kong Conglomerate Buys Portugese Bank
One of the reasons for the acquisition is the macro trend of the Belt and Road Initiative.
11/25/2019
Virgin Money hit by £450m PPI bill
Blow for challenger bank as it gears up for growth drive
11/25/2019
Germany avoids recession in third quarter as exports grow
Exports rise 1 per cent in the quarter, according to official data
11/22/2019
Bank of Scotland launches guide for Scottish businesses
More than two million new businesses have been created since 2000, and around 400,000 are currently springing up every year.
11/22/2019
Profits fall at Nationwide
Whilst the economic outlook remains uncertain, we expect the current low interest rates and competition in our core markets to continue.
11/21/2019
Best Bank Awards: Danske Bank
Danske is voted Best bank for Scandinavian currencies at the 2019 FX Week Best Bank Awards
11/17/2019
Bank of China brokers deal to buy €155m Goodbody
Chinese will take an initial 75% stake in Irish financial services firm
11/13/2019
ABN AMRO profit falls as bank announces plan to strengthen financial crime detection
Operating income fell to EUR854 million from EUR1.09 billion, ABN AMRO said.