The FPC takes into account a variety of market characteristics (such as interconnectivity and concentration) and weaknesses in MBF sector (such as as leverage, liquidity…
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What is going on at Metro Bank, and why does it want so much cash?
The bank’s shares have fallen by 30% and it is barely meeting its capital requirements. After news broke on Wednesday evening that the financial institution…
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To access the US market, UK fintech company ieDigital buys CUSO Connect FSS.
In order to broaden the market penetration of the company’s online banking software internationally, London-based fintech ieDigital wants to purchase Connect FSS. Connect FSS, a…
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Access Bank Plc and British International Investment collaborate to offer a $60 million trade credit facility to five African nations.
Access Bank Plc of Nigeria and five of its pan-African affiliates will get a $60 million trade financing credit from British Intl Investment (BII), a…
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UK recession risk is increasing, but consumers seem unconcerned.
on Friday a day following the banks of England stopped its protracted series of hikes in interest rates that had reversed the trend on inflationary…
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UK’s Hunt proposes to alter the ISA to encourage stock ownership.
The greatest overhaul of Individuals saving accounts (ISA) in years is being planned by UK finance minister Jeremy Hunt in an effort to encourage more…
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For battered UK stocks, investors declare “peak pessimism”
The long-term doom around the British economy looks to be lifting, and several major investors believe the end of the recession is close, heralding gains…
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CEO of Citigroup orders significant changes and job cutbacks
With a goal of streamlining the Wall Street behemoth and boosting its stock, Citigroup (C.N) will eliminate a layer within management and make job cuts…
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UK must hold insurers accountable for infrastructure, according to the Bank of England.
After their capital requirements were relaxed, insurers were allowed to invest up to 100 billions pounds ($125 billion) in the British economy, according to Bank…
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Barclays is looking to sell its stake in the £2.5 billion UK payments unit.
As the British bank looks for an investor to help grow the business, Barclays Plc (BARC.L) is considering selling a stake in the division that…
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