Santander UK profit slides as analysts forecast £1.8bn motor finance hit October 29, 2024 Santander has revealed a sharp fall in its UK profit during the third quarter, while delaying the publication of more detailed figures as it digests a landmark motor finance court ruling in London.
HSBC chief Elhedery says no plans for Asia spin-off in global revamp October 29, 2024 HSBC’s new chief executive has insisted his redrawing of the bank’s operations between East and West is not a precursor to the kind of break-up demanded by one of its biggest shareholders last year. Speaking after HSBC’s third-quarter results on Tuesday, Georges Elhedery said the main reason for his overhaul “is to make us a [...]
HSBC shares pop as bank beats profit estimates and launches $3bn buyback October 29, 2024 HSBC has unveiled its latest share buyback after beating profit estimates in the third quarter as the Asia-focused bank gears up for a major restructuring.
Chrysalis raises Klarna valuation ahead of fintech’s planned IPO October 28, 2024 Chrysalis raised the valuation it assigns to its stake in Klarna as the buy-now pay-later (BNPL) giant gears up for a hotly-ancitipated IPO next year.
US investor revives controversial Revolut share offer after FCA setback October 28, 2024 A US private equity firm is pressing on with a controversial effort to grow its stake in Revolut at a heavy discount, CityAM can reveal, after its previous offer was scuppered by the City regulator.
Lloyds shares slump as analysts warn of £3.9bn motor finance bill October 28, 2024 Shares in Lloyds Banking Group and Close Brothers fell further on Monday after a landmark London court ruling that could expose motor finance providers to billions in extra compensation.
Wise boss fined by City regulator for ‘significant tax issue’ October 28, 2024 The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said the issue was relevant to its "assessment of Mr Käärmann's fitness and propriety" and he had therefore breached a senior manager conduct rule.
BP and Shell profit set to slide on sluggish oil prices October 28, 2024 BP and Shell are expected to post lower profits this week as the supermajors grapple with weak oil prices and a global slowdown in demand.
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, CityAM 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.