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NatWest Boxed and The AA partner to bring savings and loans to millions of customers

The AA will launch instant savings accounts offering market leading interest rates and personal loans with instant disbursement.

Nationwide, Lloyds, NatWest and Santander customers with these accounts sent £200 warning

Households across the UK are missing out on hundreds of pounds

HSBC reduces top investment banker bonuses to $737,600 as costs in focus

The UK lender has reduced average bonuses for top employees in its investment bank as it ramps up cost-cuts

Chase UK tops latest banking customer satisfaction survey

The US-owned bank beats Monzo and Starling in twice-yearly rankings for the first time

Santander launches latest monthly cash prize draw for Investment ISA customers

The three prize draws will give customers an opportunity to win 150 prizes, with a total prize pool of £30,000.

StanChart PB launches European private credit strategy

The lender is looking to Europe to offer its clients 'a significant yield premium over US private credit'.

Full list of Nottinghamshire banks set to close their doors for good in 2025

Across the country many banks are permanently closing their doors - leaving empty high street units and some disgruntled customers in their wake.

NatWest selects first five startups for Fintech Growth programme

The small cohort boasts opportunities to connect, learn and build networks with other fellow fintechs, coaches and NatWest’s dedicated Innovation function over a ten-week series of workshops.

Commerzbank achieves record profit – Strong momentum for accelerated growth and transformation – Return on equity of 15% targeted by 2028

The bank thus increased its result from the previous year by around 20% and at the same time achieved the highest profit in its history.

Santander unveils new broker pledges

Brokers will always have access to Santander’s best pricing for purchase, remortgage and product transfer clients.

ING looking for acquisitions to grow in Germany, Italy and Spain, says CEO

The remarks from the head of one of Europe's biggest banks are a clear signal that it is open to striking significant deals in Germany, Italy and Spain.

Aldermore Bank taps Temenos to upgrade savings operations

Its services include mortgages, business financing, and personal and business savings accounts, with the company managing £20.5 billion in assets.

United Fintech buys Norway’s Commercial Banking Applications

The Oslo-headquartered fintech operates predominantly across Europe and Asia, with Dutch banking giant ABN Amro being one of its major clients.

The Dutch Bank Powering Swiss Corporate Deals

At ING in Zurich, this is how they celebrate every acquisition or sometimes even welcome visitors.

Barclays working to update account balances after tech outage

The bank said delayed payments had been processed but that it was still "addressing any outstanding issues", following days of disruption.

Dutch lender Volksbank fined for inadequate risk management

The bank last year said it would simplify its organisation, bringing all businesses under the ASN brand name, while eliminating around 750 jobs and closing almost half of its 600 local offices.

January results of the Bank Lending Survey (BLS) in Germany

Credit standards in all loan categories tightened

HSBC's global brand in the balance as it doubles down on Asia bet

It is more important than ever that we accelerate and sustain the forward momentum with a clear focus on the material and mutually beneficial agenda

Lloyds Banking Group to shut further 136 branches

Adding to previously announced closures, the group incorporating Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland will be left with 756 sites, against 932 currently.

NatWest to close 53 branches in 2025 - see the full list of locations

Now it plans on closing a further 53 NatWest branches in 2025.

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