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Every second banker may lose job within 10 years: Barclays' ex-boss

For Barclays alone, that would see between 26,000 and 66,000 jobs cut worldwide, and 280-700 branches shut in Britain.

Scottish Widows Enters De-Risking Market

The Lloyds Bank subsidiary makes its bulk annuity debut with a £400 million buy-in.

Home Retail takeover rumours highlight potential, say RBC and Investec

According to an unsubstantiated article in the Sunday Times, various industry experts have been called on to advise on potential private equity approaches

BNP Paribas Investment Partners Targets European Insurance Company Investors with Launch of Asian Investment Grade Credit Funds

The company’s track record dates back to 1998

Bankers still overpaid, says top German banker

Deutsche Bank co-chief executive doubts whether people work that much harder for the promise of a bonus, including himself

UK’s Green Investment Bank To Invest £200 Million In India, Africa

The United Kingdom’s Green Investment Bank has announced its first investment plan in the emerging renewable energy markets of India and Africa.

Barclays: We’re Experimenting with Both Permissioned and Permissionless Blockchains

What is needed is an electronic payment system based on cryptographic proof instead of trust, allowing any two willing parties to transact directly with each other without the need for a trusted third party.

Barclays slips on dividend concerns

Barclays also faces heavier risk weights being placed on its wholesale trading book, which will constrain returns and dividends more than the market has anticipated, it argued.

Transaction banking: back in the fold

Their Strategy 2015+ initiative centred on what the pair called four “pillars”: private and business clients; corporate banking and securities; asset and wealth management; and global transaction banking.

HBOS report will do little to quell discontent

It’s too late to fine anyone deemed culpable for the HBOS collapse, writes Liam Halligan

BNY Mellon Selected by Anglo American plc for its Sponsored Depositary Receipt Program

BNY Mellon now serves as depositary bank for over half of all sponsored ADRs for U.K. companies

Stock Traders Reap Promotions and Pay as Bond Brethren Laid Low

Jumps in equity-trading revenue topped those in fixed income at eight out of 10

Houlihan Lokey acquires Leonardo's investment banking operations in three European countries

Leonardo is an independent financial advisory firm that provides corporate finance, financial restructuring, and other strategic advisory services to clients in a range of industries across continental Europe.

Deutsche Bank’s Ashok Aram outlines five years of achievements and challenges

Mr Aram was promoted in the recent global shake-up at the German banking group, adding Europe to his existing responsibilities.

Bank of England fears challengers will never de-throne the giant banks

Top officials are encouraging small banks to grow but are worried these new entrants will never displace established giants

Aberdeen CEO eyes four or five smaller acquisitions in 2016

We will probably make another four or five similar acquisitions next year but the main thing we will do is wait for the downturn in Asia to end — and it will

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC (RBS) Slashing Costs In ROE Pursuit

RBS looking to cut costs and maintain stable revenue stream to meet ROE targets for the year

Deutsche Bank names new bosses for investment bank, global markets

The bank is restructuring under new boss John Cryan to cope with regulatory changes and litigation costs that have made it difficult for the group to compete with its rivals.

Exclusive: Deutsche Bank poised to name investment banking leaders - sources

Deutsche poached Urwin, a Briton, in February from JP Morgan

HSBC: Blockchain Technology Could help Central Banks' Policies

UK-based banking giant HSBC sees blockchain technology to benefit state-installed central banks, institutions that are tasked and responsible for a country’s economic growth and wellbeing.

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