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Santander, last major lender to reprice, will withdraw its mortgage deals this evening

"Santander was the only lender remaining that hadn’t repriced, so this was expected."

Danske Bank announces its new Forward ‘28 strategy and financial targets for 2026

Simultaneously we have focused on strengthening our commercial momentum, and Danske Bank is on a clear trajectory to exceed the original financial targets we set for 2023.

Barclays selects Boston Consulting Group for strategy refresh

As it looks to improve its valuation, Barclays has reportedly selected Boston Consulting Group to undertake a strategic review of its operations.

ClearBank and Allica Bank partner to bolster business banking for UK SMEs

The two banks are further establishing the partnership they started back in July 2021.

NatWest Group to Provide £1B in Additional Lending to UK Manufacturing to Support Net Zero Transition

Manufacturing in the UK is responsible “for nearly 10% of total economic output, and over 8% of all employment in the UK.”

Al Rayan Bank UK relocates headquarters to London’s West End

The new premises at No 4 Stratford Place, W1C, will serve as Al Rayan Bank's UK headquarters and registered head office.

Banca Ifis and the Mediobanca Group sign an industrial partnership in the NPL business

The partnership has a strong industrial rationale, as it strengthens Banca Ifis’s leadership position in the small ticket unsecured segment of the NPL loans market.

LHV Banks extends maximum loan size to UK SMEs to £5 million

In addition to the Manchester office serving the North, LHV Bank plans to begin issuing loans in the South from its London headquarters.

Rabobank raises savings account interest rate above 1 percent; First major Dutch bank

Higher interest rates at the ECB are reflected in the interest rates on savings and loans from banks.

Natwest expands intermediary business development team

The change will bring more support and expertise on the phone, with the BDAs helping brokers get the information they need quickly.

Why BNP, UniCredit and Other European Banks Aren’t Stressed Out

Financial institutions in Paris, Frankfurt, London and Milan aren’t seeing contagion from the US banking turmoil.

Age UK calls on banks to accelerate roll out of shared banking hubs

The research also found that nearly a third of older people with a bank account (31 per cent) - equivalent to 3.25 million people[vi] - feel uncomfortable with online banking, despite its growing popularity in recent years.

Lloyds Banking Group and Crisis announce new partnership

Together, Lloyds Banking Group and Crisis are calling for one million new genuinely affordable homes to be built and made available to those on the lowest incomes, with a focus on supporting people at risk of, and experiencing homelessness.

imagin launches a collection of NFTs dealing with the challenge of collecting plastic from the ocean, for customers who deposit their paychecks directly

It is the first project in Europe that, through blockchain technology, demonstrates the impact of the involvement of end users in ESG initiatives.

CaixaBank launches an interactive experience in the metaverse to raise awareness of taking better care of the environment

Through virtual reality, the bank intends to raise awareness of how to contribute to creating a cleaner and more sustainable world in a fun and educational way.

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