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ABN AMRO Bank introduces the new Debit Mastercard in the Netherlands

The Debit Mastercard is accepted at more than 100 million locations worldwide, and cash withdrawals can be made anywhere in the world.

Santander expands investment arm with ultra-high-net-worth focus

Spanish bank eyes larger share of Brazil’s R$8tn market, combining tech and advisors

mBank sets new standards in Europe

Prestigious Forrester award recognizes its breakthrough technological transformation

Lloyds to put chief executive and all top bosses through six-month AI course

Around 300 senior managers across the banking group are expected to take part in the bespoke programme.

Lloyds puts chief executive and all top bosses through six-month AI bootcamp

More than 110 Lloyds bosses have already completed the 80-hour course, which launched in March and takes six months to do.

CVC raises over $12bn for European direct lending fund

The fund is one of the largest dedicated direct lending funds to be raised in Europe.

Deutsche Bank acquires Hamburg Commercial Bank’s aviation finance portfolio

The portfolio comprises exclusively performing loans totaling around 450 million US dollars.

Lloyds Banking Group: Reasons to be cheerful for UK lenders?

Despite grumbling about potential new taxes in November’s Autumn Budget, the numbers point to an economy still supporting credit growth and margins.

Allianz appoints BNP Paribas as asset servicing partner in the UK

The mandate in the UK reflects BNP Paribas’ Securities Services business’ strong capability in the EMEA region, as the bank continues to grow as a European global custodian of choice.

What is cognitive banking and can it make our financial lives easier?

While customers once had to make do with paper statements sent to their door, it was also far more commonplace to visit your local bank branch for services and appointments.

Generali, BPCE drop break-up fee in asset management deal- report

This move comes amid uncertainty over the deal's completion, with opposition from key Generali shareholders and concerns from the Italian government.

New Lloyds Bank rule for customers launched from September 2025

Lloyds Bank has become the first major UK bank to introduce a mobile app feature that allows cash to be deposited at over 30,000 convenient locations across the country, using a barcode Ben

Lloyds and NatWest among 6 banks offering up to £200 free cash in switching deals

Six major banks are dangling up to £200 to tempt switchers in the latest round of the current account cashback wars.

CrediaBank’s Bold Bid for HSBC Malta Signals a Shift in European Banking

For HSBC, the keenness to exit Malta reflects a wider retrenchment strategy: over the past decade, the UK-based giant has scaled back in peripheral EU markets to focus on Asia, its main profit driver.

Monument Bank has not ruled out London listing, CEO says

Ian Rand says UK challenger bank ‘absolutely’ sees IPO as an exit strategy in the coming years

Lloyds Bank warns 'existing' customers to act within next 24 hours

The major UK high street bank, which is rivalled by NatWest, Nationwide, Santander, HSBC UK, and more, is offering £200 for anyone willing to move their money.

France’s fiscal outlook deteriorates, but a full-blown crisis remains unlikely

To avoid a vote of no confidence, he must secure tacit support from either the left or the far-right, a scenario unlikely unless the budget proposal undergoes significant revisions.

Sabadell CEO expects BBVA to improve its offer for the bank

The premium BBVA offered over Sabadell's April 29, 2024, closing share price has shrunk from 30% to a negative differential of about 8%.

Lloyds closes in on £120m takeover of fintech Curve

Britain's biggest high street bank network could announce the acquisition of a company once-feted as one of the country's hottest fintech start-ups as soon as this week, Sky News learns.

UniCredit’s Commerzbank takeover unlikely, says German bank CEO

Speaking at a banking conference, Bettina Orlopp also affirmed that the ultimate decision will be left to the shareholders.

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