10/10/2014

Lloyds share sale on hold until dividend approved

A sign is seen outside a branch of Lloyds Bank in central London. Britain is unlikely to sell any more of its remaining 25% stake in Lloyds until the bailed-out lender is cleared to pay dividends again

09/25/2014

The rise of the challenger banks

The face of retail banking in the UK is changing. In July 2010, the sector witnessed something not seen in over 100 years the launch of a new high street bank.

09/23/2014

Santander closing in on Unicredit's Pioneer stake

UniCredit had in 2011 considered the sale of Pioneer but dropped the idea after failing to conclude a tie-up with Eurizon Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-2765683/Santander-closing-Unicredits-Pioneer-stake-sources.html#ixzz3E6f

09/19/2014

Bank Chairmen Call On BBA To Seek Mergers

The principal lobbying group for British bankers is to examine plans for a consolidation of dozens of industry trade bodies following top-level talks between the country's biggest lenders.

09/12/2014

RBS, Lloyds plan to move after Scottish Yes vote

Scotland's financial-services industry is threatening to head for the border, with Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Banking saying they plan to move to England if the country votes for independence.