RBC fires finance chief over secret relationship with employee who enjoyed promotions and pay rises April 7, 2024 Royal Bank of Canada, the country's largest bank, has fired its chief financial officer after finding that she was in a secret personal relationship with another employee who received promotions and pay rises as a result.
Should you buy NS&I’s British Savings Bonds or Premium Bonds? April 6, 2024 As the government launches its much-touted British Savings Bonds, City PM asks whether the product is worth investing in over Premium Bonds.
London markets will be ‘dead’ if rate of decline continues, warns Peel Hunt chief April 5, 2024 Steven Fine, who heads the mid-tier investment bank and broker, fired a warning shot to the market today over the dearth of IPO activity and speed of firms delisting.
Bunq becomes first EU neobank to report annual profit after surge in users and interest rate boost April 4, 2024 Dutch mobile banking firm Bunq has become the first EU neobank to report an annual profit as it gears up to re-enter the UK market and mulls an IPO.
Clearbank reports first annual profit as deposits double and customers boom April 4, 2024 Clearbank has posted its first annual profit on the back of growth in fees, customers and deposits as its clients attracted business with competitive interest rates and sought security following high-profile bank failures last year.
Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo: Leading politicians say ex-bankers’ rate-rigging appeal should go to Supreme Court April 3, 2024 Three senior politicians have called for two ex-bankers jailed for rigging interest rates to have their appeal heard by the Supreme Court.
AIM-listed Alpha Group plots move to London’s main market as fintech looks to expand April 3, 2024 AIM-listed fintech and consultancy firm Alpha Group International has confirmed its intention to move to the premium list of the London Stock Exchange's main market.
Peel Hunt expects second straight annual loss amid tough dealmaking market but sees green shoots April 3, 2024 Peel Hunt expects to report a second straight annual loss for its last financial year as the investment bank grapples with a reduced appetite for dealmaking and IPOs.
Nationwide branch ads starring Dominic West banned by watchdog as misleading April 3, 2024 Adverts for Nationwide starring actor Dominic West have been banned by the advertising regulator for misleading consumers that the lender would not close branches like its rivals.
World’s richest people revealed as top 20 add $700bn to their wealth April 2, 2024 The world's 20 richest people have added around $700bn to their combined wealth over the last year, according to Forbes latest rich list.
