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Santander partners with Worldpay to support business banking and corporate customers

The partnership will offer Santander customers secure, scalable and efficient merchant payment solutions.

ABN AMRO launches neobank BUUT

Together with the Tikkie team, ABN AMRO built BUUT from the ground up in twelve months to create a bank that aligns seamlessly with the digital world inhabited by the new generation.

Lloyds launches market leading FX execution algorithms

This partnership marks a significant milestone in our commitment to continually invest in enhancing our clients’ experience.

Allica Chooses Lendscape to Power Better Business Banking

Allica selected Lendscape's asset finance platform to support that momentum following a successful trial in a sandbox environment.

Bank branch closures in June 2025: Full list of Lloyds, Santander, NatWest and TSB locations shutting down

Branch closures have become the norm in recent years with Britain's high streets seeing multiple banks leave for good amid changes to consumer behaviour and the rise of online banking.

Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Luxembourg to integrate Irish subsidiary

The integration process is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, after which the Irish subsidiary will cease operations.

LHV Bank launches interest-bearing current account in UK

LHV Bank, a fully licensed UK bank, today launches its new fee free current account with market leading 3.25% AER on all balances up to £1 million, tracking the Bank of England Base Rate minus 1%.

NatWest making change for 'anyone who has between £1 and £10,000'

NatWest will shake up a variety of accounts, introducing interest rate changes from May 30 - next week -with everything from the cash ISA to Flexible Saver to Digital Regular Saver impacted.

The Bundesbank expects the economy to stagnate in the second quarter

Averaged over the first quarter, industrial output rose significantly on the previous quarter, after having been declining almost continuously for nearly two years.

Investec reports growth in UK loans business

Earlier this month, Investec Bank launched a bespoke buy-to-let service aimed at high-net-worth UK expats in Dubai or Switzerland.

LHV Bank launches current account

Today’s launch provides a new alternative for the UK public and takes aim at the £252bn of deposits* held in non-interest-bearing bank accounts in the UK.

Lloyds Bank taps Moneyhub for AI-driven transaction categorisation

The collaboration is designed to enhance digital banking experiences by helping customers gain deeper insight into their spending patterns and financial behaviour.

VIVID and Barclays deliver first ever loan to retrofit social housing under £1.3bn NWF scheme

The £50m loan is the largest that can be issued under the guarantee scheme and is being provided by Barclays, with a 70% guarantee from the NWF.

DWP hunts ‘strategic supplier’ of open banking tech for Universal Credit

The department’s move is significant on numerous fronts and the latest show of faith from the UK public sector in the potential of financial technology for public policy delivery.

Santander rejected £11 billion bid from NatWest for UK arm

The Spanish lender said it would redeploy some of the proceeds from the stake sale to invest in its other regions, as it accelerates a strategic pivot away from Europe to the Americas.

CaixaBank re-elected Best Digital Private Bank in Europe by PWM (Financial Times Group)

This award is added to the “Best Private Bank in Europe for Digital Marketing and Communication 2025”, which the financial institution has won for the fourth consecutive year.

Commerzbank delivers strong quarterly results

Growth in net commission income continues

DenizBank partners with Konsentus to enhance open banking operations

This partnership seeks to achieve regulatory compliance, boost operational efficiency, and strengthen security in the digital banking sector

Santander Sells Bulk of Polish Banking Business for $7.9 Billion

Under the terms of the agreement, Santander will sell Erste approximately 49% of Santander Polska’s share capital and 50% of the Polish asset management business that Santander Polska does not own.

Santander extends standard new build offer validity to nine months

The extension is designed to help brokers and their customers alleviate concerns should a building completion that take longer than expected, providing greater certainty when buying a new build home.

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