More than 6,000 UK bank branches now gone in nine years of ‘disastrous’ closures Thirty-three constituencies, including two in London, will not have a single bank branch by the end of the year, says Which?
The chancellor should ditch the NatWest retail share offer. It’s not needed The Treasury has been quietly selling off the government’s stake at ever-higher prices on a rising market. Why mess with that?
Intensifying war increasing threat to Ukraine economy, EBRD warns European Bank for Reconstruction and Development cuts growth forecasts for regions it operates in, saying war ‘casting long shadow’
More than 100 acts quit Great Escape music festival in solidarity with Palestine Brighton event’s opening showcase scrapped after performers join Massive Attack and Brian Eno in boycott of sponsor Barclays
Are 25-year UK mortgages a thing of the past? Younger homebuyers are turning to ultra-long loans, prompting fears over the risk to their finances and the wider economy
City of London watchdog is making a fair point on ‘naming and shaming’ Disclosure of the identities of firms under investigation by FCA could be in the public interest
No refund after I was sold a stolen £3,300 bike on eBay I phoned the police and the bike was seized, but eBay and my bank won’t help over reimbursement
‘Unfair banking’ and ‘damaging’ financial rules harming UK’s small firms, MPs warn Treasury committee says ‘debanking’ and use of personal guarantees for loans is putting small businesses at risk
The Guardian view on Labour’s big idea: organising the state effectively matters for jobs and growth Editorial: Rachel Reeves missed a chance to recast a policy that cuts government spending while shovelling state cash into private banks
Geopolitical tensions and Covid crisis: tightrope walk on China and Trump facing new HSBC boss CEO is making a surprise exit after successfully slimming down the global bank and winning over its tough chair
Goldman Sachs to scrap cap on bonuses for hundreds of UK staff Changes will allow the investment bank’s star performers to earn up to 25 times their annual salary
Dividends payments soar globally as worker pay stagnates Shareholder payouts grew 14 times faster than wages over past three years, says Oxfam report
Noel Quinn’s exit seems respectable but big uncertainties about HSBC remain Chief executive’s departure sounds sensible enough but successor will inherit heavy strategic workload
Inflation in Australia is still stubbornly high. Will the RBA raise interest rates again? With hopes for a rate cut gone, there is speculation of another rise before the end of 2024. What factors will sway the Reserve Bank’s decision?
HSBC chief Noel Quinn to step down after ‘intense’ five years Bank says it has started search for a successor as it reports quarterly profits beat forecasts