Revolut: US investor tried to scoop up cheap shares with Budget tax warning October 27, 2024 A US private equity firm tried to leverage fears of a capital gains tax raid in the Budget as it sought to grow its Revolut stake at a heavy discount, City PM can reveal, in a move foiled by the City regulator.
Sexism in the City ‘will never end’, says Helena Morrissey October 27, 2024 Sexism in UK financial services "will never end", City veteran and Tory peer Helena Morrissey has said, while poking holes in last week's bombshell FCA report on a survey of more than 1,000 firms.
Shares drop at Close Brothers as court sides with consumers in motor finance claims October 25, 2024 In a landmark decision in the motor finance test case, a court has resoundingly sided with consumers against the banks and lenders, including Close Brothers
Natwest shares soar as lender lifts performance forecasts October 25, 2024 Shares in Natwest has soared today after the group's third quarter profit grew by 26 per cent, as the lender reported solid growth driven by its lending
Bullying and harassment cases rise at City firms, FCA finds October 25, 2024 There has been a sharp rise in non-financial misconduct at firms, according to a survey by the City regulator, but strikingly, the data revealed these companies took no action in more than half of investigations.
Collapsed Sentinel Broadcast hits Lloyds Bank with commercial fraud lawsuit October 24, 2024 Liquidators of broadcasting equipment company Sentinel Broadcast have launched legal action against Lloyds Bank, the latest legal battle in the fallout of the company
UK banking complaints nearly double amid credit card and motor finance woes October 24, 2024 Official UK banking complaints almost doubled in the first half of 2024 as consumers hit out against firms' handling of credit cards and motor finance.
Pensionbee maintains positive earnings as fintech raises cash for US growth October 24, 2024 PensionBee sustained positive adjusted earnings last quarter while the online retirement savings provider raised £20m for US expansion.
Barclays shares hit nine-year high as investment bank helps profit beat forecasts October 24, 2024 Barclays' shares have hit their highest level in nine years after a rebound in investment banking helped its profit beat expectations for the third quarter.
London widens lead over New York in green finance rankings October 24, 2024 London has kept its title as the world’s top centre for green finance for a third year, according to an influential think tank, as New York fell further down the rankings.
