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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.

NatWest closing 25 branches in these areas as customers make 'dramatic change'

Lloyds Banking Group, which comprises Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, has shut down 1,321, with a further 53 set to close this year.

Lloyds and Halifax to close 14 bank branches in June - full list

Lloyds Banking Group is set to close at least 254 branches in 2025 and 2026.

Citadele started the year with strong growth and development of digital services

The strong results at the beginning of 2025 are particularly important for Citadele Bank's growing role in promoting economic development and digital innovation in the Baltic States.

Lloyds Banking Group implements FICO Platform to upgrade lending systems

The transformation addressed challenges posed by LBG’s legacy systems, including fragmented processes and limitations around scalability and innovation.

HSBC UK overhauls mobile banking app

One in five (22%) of 18-24 year olds spend 7 hours or more a day on their phone.

Lloyds Banking Group Leverages FICO Platform to Move Lending Infrastructure to the Cloud

This transformation addressed the limitations of Lloyds’ legacy lending infrastructure, which it said struggled to support growth and evolving customer needs.

NatWest vows not to forget ‘lessons’ on bankers’ bonuses

This will see the maximum bonus for an ED rise from being equal to their salary to being 1.5 times the level of their salary.

Investec provides CBRE Investment Management and Chancerygate with £18m loan

Industrial capacity in Europe’s dominant e-commerce centre has reduced by 25% in the last 20 years.

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