05/07/2019
Italian banks back BlackRock's 720 million euro Carige rescue plan
The investment was carried out through the voluntary-contribution arm of Italy’s FITD depositor protection fund.
Retail Banking
05/03/2019
UK Bank NatWest Introduces Merchant Acquiring Service For SMBs
The service is already live with some clients, but it will be available to all merchant acquiring customers by the end of the year.
05/01/2019
Italy's Intesa sees no benefit in seeking a European merger
"In Italy we have a big market share so we can't take any advantage from a merger with other banks," Messina added.
04/30/2019
Hungary's OTP eyes fresh acquisitions in Balkans
The prominent Croatian daily Jutarnji List reported that OTP is interested in acquiring Austria’s Addiko Bank unit in Croatia or a unit of another Austrian group, Raiffeisen.
04/29/2019
Spain's Bankia quarterly net profit falls but still beats forecasts
Analysts will be watching for any comments Bankia’s management make at a news conference a day after the Socialists won the elections without a majority.
04/26/2019
Santander telephone bank customers will no longer need to use security numbers
The bank is using Phone ID and biometric Voice ID technology to make the changes, which mean customers will no longer be required to key in any personal identity or security numbers when completing telephone authentication.
04/12/2019
Ex-Bank of Ireland executive plots UK challenger lender IPO
Cynergy Bank stems from the UK business built up by Bank of Cyprus over six decades
04/07/2019
National Bank of Fujairah launches representative office in Antwerp
Presence in the world's historical diamond hub will complement the bank's expertise and strengthen partnership with its clients
03/29/2019
Unicredit wealth arm backs Muzinich for multi-credit fund launch
The fund has been structured to distribute attractive coupons on a regular basis throughout the lifetime of the fund.
03/27/2019
Merchants Bank Exposed to $414 Million Investment Loss in U.K.
Merchants Bank managed 1.96 trillion yuan of wealth-management products as of end of 2018
03/25/2019
Revealed: how TSB’s Spanish owner Sabadell sparked IT meltdown
The role played by Sabis will feature at the heart of a report by the law firm Slaughter and May
03/19/2019
Commerzbank chiefs start countdown to decision on Deutsche Bank merger
Commerzbank is working with Goldman Sachs and Rothschild, as well as with law firm Hengeler Mueller, sources said.
03/07/2019
Gatehouse broadens home finance offering
The bank has also expanded its HPP offering for UK expats and international residents.
03/04/2019
Deutsche and Commerzbank: why Berlin is backing a merger
Rumoured for a decade, the move to combine Germany’s two largest banks now has political backing
02/18/2019
Ulster Bank staff cuts fear over wind-down of units
It is planning another sale of distressed home loans in the second half of 2019, following the successful disposal of a €1.4bn non-performing portfolio to American private equity investor Cerberus last year.
02/18/2019
Positive RBS International Annual Results 2018
RBS Internationalincreased its total operating costs by 19% to £260m to support its larger and more independent business structure.
02/12/2019
Closure of bank branches and cash machines ‘cutting off’ parts of Scotland
Consumer group Which? is calling for a regulator for cash access to be appointed
02/08/2019
Nationwide takes IT investment hit as profits fall
This investment is to ensure we can continue to meet our members’ changing needs in an increasingly digital future.
02/07/2019
SocGen To Shrink Trading Unit, Cuts Targets After Market Rout
Bank sees fixed-income, commodities, currency trading down 29%
02/06/2019
French bank BNP Paribas lowers targets after weak fourth quarter
Net profit was slightly above market expectations at 1.44 billion euros, compared with an expected 1.41 billion euros, and marking a marginal increase from fourth quarter net profit of 1.43 billion euros a year earlier.