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Bank leaders warn that the lack of a fossil fuel phase-out plan after COP30 leaves the path to net zero uncertain. They urge governments to set clear, forward-looking policies to unlock private capital for climate action.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Bank leaders warn that the lack of a fossil fuel phase-out plan after COP30 leaves the path to net zero uncertain. They urge governments to set clear, forward-looking policies to unlock private capital for climate action.
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JPMorgan has announced a new European HQ in Canary Wharf which it says will house 12,000 staff, create 8,000 local jobs and add £10bn to the economy — a major vote of confidence in the district.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:57 AM
JPMorgan has announced a new European HQ in Canary Wharf which it says will house 12,000 staff, create 8,000 local jobs and add £10bn to the economy — a major vote of confidence in the district.
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UK banks avoid a tax rise in the latest Budget. Senior bankers had warned higher rates could curb growth, with UK lenders already facing a 46.4% total tax rate — among the highest globally.
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UK banks escape tax rise as Reeves delivers Budget
Lenders’ shares rise after chancellor spares them from new tax burden
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November 26, 2025 at 3:12 PM
UK banks avoid a tax rise in the latest Budget. Senior bankers had warned higher rates could curb growth, with UK lenders already facing a 46.4% total tax rate — among the highest globally.
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Thousands of founders are retiring, yet few deals close. UniCredit is using AI to bridge the gap. DealSync automates mid-market M&A for growth, but can trust survive scale — even with a human in the loop?
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Thousands of founders are retiring, yet few deals close. UniCredit is using AI to bridge the gap. DealSync automates mid-market M&A for growth, but can trust survive scale — even with a human in the loop?
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November 26, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Thousands of founders are retiring, yet few deals close. UniCredit is using AI to bridge the gap. DealSync automates mid-market M&A for growth, but can trust survive scale — even with a human in the loop?
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Thousands of founders are retiring, yet few deals close. UniCredit is using AI to bridge the gap. DealSync automates mid-market M&A for growth, but can trust survive scale — even with a human in the loop?
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Hong Kong’s investment banks are set to lift pay in 2026 as IPO activity rebounds. Boutique firms will lead the increases, while bulge brackets stay cautious, says Gerrit Bouckaert of recruiter Robert Walters.
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Hong Kong IPO boom to boost bankers’ pay in 2026, says recruiter
Pay growth set to be strongest at boutiques as bulge brackets hold salaries steady
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November 25, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Hong Kong’s investment banks are set to lift pay in 2026 as IPO activity rebounds. Boutique firms will lead the increases, while bulge brackets stay cautious, says Gerrit Bouckaert of recruiter Robert Walters.
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DBS CEO Tan Su Shan believes AI will transform how the lender connects with clients and the kind of talent it attracts. She’s focused on agility, creativity and curiosity — qualities she sees as vital for the next generation of banking leadership.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
DBS CEO Tan Su Shan believes AI will transform how the lender connects with clients and the kind of talent it attracts. She’s focused on agility, creativity and curiosity — qualities she sees as vital for the next generation of banking leadership.
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Bank of London names Tony Bullman CEO, its third chief in 14 months. He succeeds Christopher Horne amid continued restructuring at the fintech “unicorn”, aiming to restore stability and profitability.
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Bank of London names Tony Bullman CEO, its third chief in 14 months. He succeeds Christopher Horne amid continued restructuring at the fintech “unicorn”, aiming to restore stability and profitability.
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Bank of London replaces CEO after just nine months
The change at the top comes after a turbulent period for the troubled fintech
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November 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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Bank of London names Tony Bullman CEO, its third chief in 14 months. He succeeds Christopher Horne amid continued restructuring at the fintech “unicorn”, aiming to restore stability and profitability.
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Bank of London names Tony Bullman CEO, its third chief in 14 months. He succeeds Christopher Horne amid continued restructuring at the fintech “unicorn”, aiming to restore stability and profitability.
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UBS faces scrutiny over a possible US relocation, with Swiss experts warning it could weaken the bank’s long-held reputation for stability. Proposed capital rules are sharpening the debate as UBS weighs competitiveness, strategy and market capacity.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:36 AM
UBS faces scrutiny over a possible US relocation, with Swiss experts warning it could weaken the bank’s long-held reputation for stability. Proposed capital rules are sharpening the debate as UBS weighs competitiveness, strategy and market capacity.
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Global investors are increasingly overweight banks as lenders outperform other asset classes. But analysts warn that risks from tariffs and private markets remain underpriced even as European banks hit pre-crisis valuation highs.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Global investors are increasingly overweight banks as lenders outperform other asset classes. But analysts warn that risks from tariffs and private markets remain underpriced even as European banks hit pre-crisis valuation highs.
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Deutsche Bank plans to hire 60 senior bankers to strengthen advisory and ECM, aiming for these businesses to match its debt franchise by 2028. Analysts say the strategy is ambitious but supported by new hires and the Numis acquisition.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Deutsche Bank plans to hire 60 senior bankers to strengthen advisory and ECM, aiming for these businesses to match its debt franchise by 2028. Analysts say the strategy is ambitious but supported by new hires and the Numis acquisition.
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Jean-François Balaÿ has set Crédit Agricole CIB’s course with a focus on real-asset leadership, discipline on risk and international growth. Strong AI adoption, enhanced transaction banking and a firm team ethos underpin the bank’s new three-year plan.
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Crédit Agricole’s blueprint for growth and innovation
The CEO of the group’s investment bank on climate change, AI and recognising the limits of the market
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November 19, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Jean-François Balaÿ has set Crédit Agricole CIB’s course with a focus on real-asset leadership, discipline on risk and international growth. Strong AI adoption, enhanced transaction banking and a firm team ethos underpin the bank’s new three-year plan.
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HSBC has set aside $300mn as France’s probe into historic dividend tax practices nears its end. With Crédit Agricole already settling and other major banks examined, experts warn this may be the start of a wider enforcement wave across the sector.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:26 AM
HSBC has set aside $300mn as France’s probe into historic dividend tax practices nears its end. With Crédit Agricole already settling and other major banks examined, experts warn this may be the start of a wider enforcement wave across the sector.
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Kazakh banks dominate the CIS rankings, with Halyk Bank leading at $5.7bn in Tier 1 capital. Strong remittances and investment underpin regional growth, defying the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Kazakh banks dominate the CIS rankings, with Halyk Bank leading at $5.7bn in Tier 1 capital. Strong remittances and investment underpin regional growth, defying the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Europe remains fintech’s innovation hub, say tech companies and investors, even as Revolut and Wise eye US listings. But leaders warn regulation could slow progress unless Europe embraces sandboxes like the FCA–Nvidia model in the UK.
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Europe ‘still the centre’ of fintech despite possible Revolut exit
European tech companies and investors brush off talk of a threat to the continent
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November 14, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Europe remains fintech’s innovation hub, say tech companies and investors, even as Revolut and Wise eye US listings. But leaders warn regulation could slow progress unless Europe embraces sandboxes like the FCA–Nvidia model in the UK.
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Cyber risks are evolving faster than ever — and quantum computing could soon upend today’s cryptographic foundations. What can banks do to protect themselves from the looming quantum threat?
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Cyber risks are evolving faster than ever — and quantum computing could soon upend today’s cryptographic foundations. What can banks do to protect themselves from the looming quantum threat?
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How banks can prepare for the quantum cyber threat
As quantum advances accelerate, banks are in a race to upgrade their cryptographic defences
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November 13, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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Cyber risks are evolving faster than ever — and quantum computing could soon upend today’s cryptographic foundations. What can banks do to protect themselves from the looming quantum threat?
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Cyber risks are evolving faster than ever — and quantum computing could soon upend today’s cryptographic foundations. What can banks do to protect themselves from the looming quantum threat?
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BDC earnings have so far defied expectations of broader strain — or “cockroaches”, as Jamie Dimon put it — in private credit. Analysts note stable credit quality and resilience, even as AI disruption poses risks to software-linked lending.
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No new ‘cockroaches’ as BDCs defy private credit stress fears
Analysts say concerns of widespread defaults across business development companies were premature
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November 12, 2025 at 10:48 AM
BDC earnings have so far defied expectations of broader strain — or “cockroaches”, as Jamie Dimon put it — in private credit. Analysts note stable credit quality and resilience, even as AI disruption poses risks to software-linked lending.
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Investors pulled a record £3.6bn from equity funds in October, shifting to money markets and bonds amid fears of an asset bubble and Budget uncertainty. UK-focused funds saw the heaviest outflows.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Investors pulled a record £3.6bn from equity funds in October, shifting to money markets and bonds amid fears of an asset bubble and Budget uncertainty. UK-focused funds saw the heaviest outflows.
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The Bank of England’s new stablecoin proposals could mark a turning point for the UK’s digital asset ambitions, following criticism that the central bank has fallen behind other jurisdictions.
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BoE sets out stablecoin plan to give UK global regulatory edge
Central bank shakes up stablecoin regime with ambitious proposals
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November 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
The Bank of England’s new stablecoin proposals could mark a turning point for the UK’s digital asset ambitions, following criticism that the central bank has fallen behind other jurisdictions.
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Hardly a day passes without talk of AI’s transformative role in banking, but lenders are struggling to implement it.
Is the industry doing enough to prepare its workforce for an AI-driven future?
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Is the industry doing enough to prepare its workforce for an AI-driven future?
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November 7, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Hardly a day passes without talk of AI’s transformative role in banking, but lenders are struggling to implement it.
Is the industry doing enough to prepare its workforce for an AI-driven future?
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Is the industry doing enough to prepare its workforce for an AI-driven future?
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Brazilian banks account for 60% of global financing to companies linked to tropical deforestation, led by Banco do Brasil. With COP30 about to kick off, questions are growing over whether new finance initiatives can truly protect forests.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Brazilian banks account for 60% of global financing to companies linked to tropical deforestation, led by Banco do Brasil. With COP30 about to kick off, questions are growing over whether new finance initiatives can truly protect forests.
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António Horta-Osório, former Lloyds CEO and ex-chair of Credit Suisse, makes a return to banking after four years.
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António Horta-Osório, former Lloyds CEO and ex-chair of Credit Suisse, makes a return to banking after four years.
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Banking heavyweight António Horta-Osório re-emerges in senior role
The long-serving CEO of Lloyds makes a return to banking
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November 5, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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António Horta-Osório, former Lloyds CEO and ex-chair of Credit Suisse, makes a return to banking after four years.
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António Horta-Osório, former Lloyds CEO and ex-chair of Credit Suisse, makes a return to banking after four years.
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Rachel Reeves signals tax rises are on the table as she tackles a £30bn fiscal hole. With UK banks already paying the highest tax rates in Europe, should they shoulder more?
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Four things banks will look for in Rachel Reeves’ Budget
UK chancellor is racing to fill a £30bn gap in the country’s finances
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November 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Rachel Reeves signals tax rises are on the table as she tackles a £30bn fiscal hole. With UK banks already paying the highest tax rates in Europe, should they shoulder more?
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The OECD has pressed UBS to tighten oversight of its passive investments after complaints over exposure to US prison firms. UBS declined mediation due to a perceived lack of “good faith” from the complainants.
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UBS faces OECD scrutiny over human rights risks in passive investments
Investigative body cautions Swiss lender after complaint over its holdings in two US private prisons
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November 3, 2025 at 12:44 PM
The OECD has pressed UBS to tighten oversight of its passive investments after complaints over exposure to US prison firms. UBS declined mediation due to a perceived lack of “good faith” from the complainants.
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Which banks are bending the Treasury’s ear — and what are they asking for?
Exclusive Banker analysis reveals lenders have held far more meetings with Treasury ministers under Labour.
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Exclusive Banker analysis reveals lenders have held far more meetings with Treasury ministers under Labour.
But which banks are shaping financial policy? Find out here: ft.trib.al/n8rcOCa
October 31, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Which banks are bending the Treasury’s ear — and what are they asking for?
Exclusive Banker analysis reveals lenders have held far more meetings with Treasury ministers under Labour.
But which banks are shaping financial policy? Find out here: ft.trib.al/n8rcOCa
Exclusive Banker analysis reveals lenders have held far more meetings with Treasury ministers under Labour.
But which banks are shaping financial policy? Find out here: ft.trib.al/n8rcOCa
Shawbrook’s £1.9bn IPO is a strong signal for London’s markets. Backed by global investors, the digital bank’s listing could reignite confidence in UK equities. Will it inspire peers like Monzo and Starling to follow?
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Shawbrook’s London IPO a litmus test for challenger banks
The neobank’s public listing will be closely watched as rivals check the health of the UK market
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October 31, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Shawbrook’s £1.9bn IPO is a strong signal for London’s markets. Backed by global investors, the digital bank’s listing could reignite confidence in UK equities. Will it inspire peers like Monzo and Starling to follow?
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