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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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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
Read the latest from the Strategy Monitor
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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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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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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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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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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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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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
Exclusive data given to The Banker reveals the 50 fastest-growing banks worldwide. With some surprising inclusions and the absence of major players, the findings shed new light on shifting global perceptions.
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October 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Exclusive data given to The Banker reveals the 50 fastest-growing banks worldwide. With some surprising inclusions and the absence of major players, the findings shed new light on shifting global perceptions.
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UK banks outpaced European rivals in Q2, with Barclays and NatWest up 8.3% and Lloyds up 6.1%. Structural hedges and loan growth bolstered profits, but a proposed windfall tax now casts a shadow on future earnings.
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September 1, 2025 at 7:53 AM
UK banks outpaced European rivals in Q2, with Barclays and NatWest up 8.3% and Lloyds up 6.1%. Structural hedges and loan growth bolstered profits, but a proposed windfall tax now casts a shadow on future earnings.
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The UK Supreme Court’s ruling on motor finance largely sided with lenders, easing fears of £44bn in liabilities.
But one complaint was upheld, prompting the FCA to pursue a redress scheme, potentially costing £9bn–18bn.
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But one complaint was upheld, prompting the FCA to pursue a redress scheme, potentially costing £9bn–18bn.
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August 5, 2025 at 8:35 AM
The UK Supreme Court’s ruling on motor finance largely sided with lenders, easing fears of £44bn in liabilities.
But one complaint was upheld, prompting the FCA to pursue a redress scheme, potentially costing £9bn–18bn.
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But one complaint was upheld, prompting the FCA to pursue a redress scheme, potentially costing £9bn–18bn.
Follow the latest coverage on thebanker.com.
Our Top 1000 World Banks 2025 ranking is out now. Explore global winners, emerging risks and a new tool to compare top bank performance like never before — try it here: on.ft.com/40zatra
July 3, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Our Top 1000 World Banks 2025 ranking is out now. Explore global winners, emerging risks and a new tool to compare top bank performance like never before — try it here: on.ft.com/40zatra
How does your performance compare?
In a fragmented banking landscape, knowing where you stand is essential. The Banker’s Top 1000 World Banks 2025 ranking reveals strengths, vulnerabilities and shifting momentum across the sector.
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In a fragmented banking landscape, knowing where you stand is essential. The Banker’s Top 1000 World Banks 2025 ranking reveals strengths, vulnerabilities and shifting momentum across the sector.
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July 2, 2025 at 8:35 AM
How does your performance compare?
In a fragmented banking landscape, knowing where you stand is essential. The Banker’s Top 1000 World Banks 2025 ranking reveals strengths, vulnerabilities and shifting momentum across the sector.
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In a fragmented banking landscape, knowing where you stand is essential. The Banker’s Top 1000 World Banks 2025 ranking reveals strengths, vulnerabilities and shifting momentum across the sector.
Find out more: on.ft.com/44zyPm3
The future of shareholder democracy is under scrutiny.
As banks shift meetings online, critics say it’s getting harder to hold boards to account.
Protesters, investors and campaigners weigh in on whether AGMs are evolving, or eroding.
Read our June cover feature, free, here: on.ft.com/4kymk0c
As banks shift meetings online, critics say it’s getting harder to hold boards to account.
Protesters, investors and campaigners weigh in on whether AGMs are evolving, or eroding.
Read our June cover feature, free, here: on.ft.com/4kymk0c
May 29, 2025 at 11:53 AM
The future of shareholder democracy is under scrutiny.
As banks shift meetings online, critics say it’s getting harder to hold boards to account.
Protesters, investors and campaigners weigh in on whether AGMs are evolving, or eroding.
Read our June cover feature, free, here: on.ft.com/4kymk0c
As banks shift meetings online, critics say it’s getting harder to hold boards to account.
Protesters, investors and campaigners weigh in on whether AGMs are evolving, or eroding.
Read our June cover feature, free, here: on.ft.com/4kymk0c
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April 15, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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Our daily Need to Know articles now come with audio narration, so you can stay informed, even on the move.
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Our daily Need to Know articles now come with audio narration, so you can stay informed, even on the move.
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💔 Still in love with neobanks?
This Valentine’s Day, we’re thinking about the highs and lows — not in relationships, but in banking. Are they still winning hearts, or is the honeymoon over?
Our deep dive is out next week. Stay tuned.
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This Valentine’s Day, we’re thinking about the highs and lows — not in relationships, but in banking. Are they still winning hearts, or is the honeymoon over?
Our deep dive is out next week. Stay tuned.
Read more at www.thebanker.com
February 14, 2025 at 9:38 AM
💔 Still in love with neobanks?
This Valentine’s Day, we’re thinking about the highs and lows — not in relationships, but in banking. Are they still winning hearts, or is the honeymoon over?
Our deep dive is out next week. Stay tuned.
Read more at www.thebanker.com
This Valentine’s Day, we’re thinking about the highs and lows — not in relationships, but in banking. Are they still winning hearts, or is the honeymoon over?
Our deep dive is out next week. Stay tuned.
Read more at www.thebanker.com
Emerging market debt is a key concern, says World Bank president Ajay Banga. A stronger US dollar under the incoming Trump presidency could worsen debt repayment challenges for developing economies, but he cautions it is too early to predict.
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November 18, 2024 at 1:27 PM
Emerging market debt is a key concern, says World Bank president Ajay Banga. A stronger US dollar under the incoming Trump presidency could worsen debt repayment challenges for developing economies, but he cautions it is too early to predict.
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Out now! The Banker's Top 1000 World Banks 2024
After a prosperous year for many big lenders, is trouble brewing ahead?
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After a prosperous year for many big lenders, is trouble brewing ahead?
Discover the full ranking and benchmark against your competitors at: on.ft.com/4eZkLXe
July 10, 2024 at 10:50 AM
Out now! The Banker's Top 1000 World Banks 2024
After a prosperous year for many big lenders, is trouble brewing ahead?
Discover the full ranking and benchmark against your competitors at: on.ft.com/4eZkLXe
After a prosperous year for many big lenders, is trouble brewing ahead?
Discover the full ranking and benchmark against your competitors at: on.ft.com/4eZkLXe