06/08/2017

Qatari and Swiss groups plot Co-op Bank bid

The current status of the discussions was unclear on Thursday, and sources cautioned that there were a series of significant hurdles to any deal being agreed.

06/05/2017

French banks seek exit from campaign finance

Bankers and politicians alike say the system only reinforces populist perceptions of banks and the political class working hand-in-glove against the interests of the people.

06/01/2017

Lloyds completes MBNA acquisition

Given the transaction will enhance Group net interest margin by c.10bps per annum there will be a c.5bps benefit to net interest margin in 2017.