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Sberbank to start Islamic banking pilot program

According to the UAE Finance Ministry, Islamic banking is developing faster than traditional banking, attracting $1.8 trillion annually.

Costs of overdrafts to fall as part of UK banks overhaul

Competition and Markets Authority estimates that consumers could save over £100 a year

RBS Shows Banks’ Tech Nightmare as Scottish Branches Spur Delay

The best laid schemes of McEwan and his predecessor Stephen Hester are being held back by technology systems that have been patched together and modified over decades.

RBS mulls sale of Williams & Glyn and NatWest

RBS is required to sell off branches as part of the conditions around its bailout

Nordea scouts for fintech startups

Nordea is also working with a couple of the other startups for possible cooperation.

RBS to axe 200 UK jobs, close more branches

The latest job losses mean RBS will have eliminated more than one in 10 positions at its UK branch network in the past two months at a time the country's third-largest lender is faltering in its aim to be ranked best for customer service.

Raiffeisen banks say will look into possible merger

No resolutions with respect to implementation have been passed by the respective management bodies.

Glory Global Solutions Drives Improved Customer Experience at Metro Bank

Metro Bank to deploy Glory VerteraTM 6G Teller Cash Recyclers with Remote Monitoring and Management software

ING takes startup path to digital transformation as top banks reap innovation rewards

Hammers says the bank made further progress in Q1, investing in customer-friendly technologies and outside collaborations.

New bank gearing up for launch in the UK

It became FGTB in March this year and received the PRA authorisation in April.

Irish Bank Officials’ Association to rebrand itself

Group to become Financial Services Union to extend its appeal beyond traditional sector

NatWest & RBS to scrap Ex Pat mortgages

We regularly look at the demand for our products from customers and balance this with the costs and complexity of providing them safely to customers.

Hungary to finalise deal for 15% stake in Erste Bank arm

The deal was mediated by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, which will also buy a 15 per cent stake. The value of the purchases has not been disclosed.

RBS Chairman Says Bank Has Done More Than Others to Reduce Pay

The company passed its compensation report for 2015 with the backing of about 99.6 percent of voting shareholders.

Spanish banks close branches and cut jobs

Ignacio Soto of the UGT union, said: “We fear that the job cuts in the banking sector have not ended.”

Monte Paschi mandates Mediobanca on bad loan platform

Monte dei Paschi and Mediobanca declined to comment.

Yorkshire And Clydesdale Bank Launch Digital Challenger Bank B

UK regionals Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank are joining the digital revolution in banking with the launch of an online and mobile-only bank dubbed B.

Intesa Sanpaolo sells two units for $1.2 billion

The deal is expected to be finalized by the end of this year and will generate a net capital gain of about EUR892 million in Intesa Sanpaolo's 2016 consolidated income statement, the lender added.

Commerzbank looks to build on gains of recent years

The deal did indeed define Mr Blessing’s time at the top — but in a way few imagined.

FBN Bank (UK) reviews strategy under new CEO

FBN Bank (UK) is set to expand its teams, not only on the front line, but also by hiring people in its risk distribution unit to assist in originating deals

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