‘Shadow banking’ could lead us into an apocalypse like 2008 Alarm bells are ringing about the private credit market and ‘cockroaches’ in the system — the time to act is now, says Chris Blackhurst Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2025
Andrew hoped to meet Jeffrey Epstein after his prison release, emails reveal Publication of 2010 correspondence comes two days after Mountbatten Windsor was stripped of his titles The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2025
JP Morgan warned US of $1bn in Epstein transactions possibly related to human trafficking Bank says it alerted US of ‘suspicious’ transactions just weeks after paedophile was found dead in New York jail cell The Guardian - US · Oct 31, 2025
‘No empathy’: Australian banks under fire for failing customers in hardship Banks have continued to dismiss thousands of requests for help despite facing regulatory action enforcing their obligation to work with struggling clients The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2025
BofA CEO Warns Shutdown Could Slow Economy; Economist Sees Rising Recession Risk (CORRECTED) Editor's Note: This article has been updated to correctly reflect comments made by Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan Benzinga · Oct 31, 2025
New mortgage price war breaks out amid property market torpor Some City analysts believe another rate cut from the Bank of England could come as soon as next week Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025
Cockroaches In The Vault? 3 Regional Banks Quality Scores Scurry Lower After Jamie Dimon's Warning Three regional banks, once perched among the sector's strongest, have seen their quality rankings collapse into the bottom decile, just days after JPMorgan Chase Co. (NYSE:JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon warned of "cockroaches" lurking in U.S. credit markets. Benzinga · Oct 29, 2025
HSBC warns it could take years to settle Madoff case as bank takes $1.1bn hit Lawsuit over Ponzi scheme drags on London-headquartered lender, whose profits plunge by 14% The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2025
Ambassador to Spain Dario Item Exposes Swiss Secrecy in Major US Court Battle Antigua's Ambassador Dario Item leads a legal battle in New York, accusing Credit Suisse and Swiss regulators of using secrecy laws to conceal key documents tied to the $17bn AT1 bond collapse. Latin Times · Oct 28, 2025
First banker jailed over Libor interest rate rigging to sue UBS for $400m Tom Hayes claims he was ‘hand-picked scapegoat’ for the Swiss bank as it tried to avoid regulatory scrutiny The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025
Plea as south London neighbourhood faces losing its last bank branch Lloyds Bank on Majestic Way is due to close in January 2026, marking the end of in-person banking in Mitcham Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025
Barclays to restart investment banking in Saudi Arabia 11 years after exit The bank said the expansion was ‘central to our Middle East growth strategy’, as it follows in the footsteps of rival lenders re-entering the market. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025
Lawsuits against banks with Epstein ties may shed new light on financier’s crimes Experts say claim banks enabled Epstein will be difficult to prove but other outcomes could provide solace to victims The Guardian - US · Oct 27, 2025
JPMorgan Chase wants out of paying $115M legal tab for convicted fraudsters JPMorgan Chase wants to stop paying millions in legal fees for two convicted fraudsters The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025
AAP · Oct 24, 2025 Massive fine for home loan compliance failures Defunct home lender RAMS has been fined $20 million by the Federal Court after admitting to widespread misconduct over a four-year period.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2025 NatWest boss warns against higher bank taxes as lender’s profits rise 30% CEO says fiscal discipline should be balanced with ‘policies that create stability, consistency and support growth’
The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2025 Bank of England finance chief Afua Kyei tops list of influential black Britons Kyei leads Powerlist showcasing black role models across business, science, technology and the arts
Benzinga · Oct 23, 2025 Alpha Buying: Regional Banks Aren't Breaking — They're Buying Every time the market starts whispering “banking crisis,” you can count on 2 things: the instant experts will dust off their 2008 headlines, and a few insiders will quietly step in to buy. What we’re seeing today across the regional banking sector isn’t systemic. It’s the fallout from a few…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2025 Lloyds profits plunge 36% as it feels impact of UK car finance scandal Bank’s drop in quarterly earnings comes after it put aside further £800m to cover expected wave of driver claims
The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2025 Barclays can afford Tricolor loss but risks remain in the private credit market Risky lending in an opaque, complex and leveraged part of the financial world is ringing alarm bells
The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2025 Barclays plays down £20bn exposure to private credit industry CEO says bank has ‘right controls’ in place despite warnings about industry from IMF and Bank of England
International Business Times · Oct 21, 2025 New JPMorgan Skyscraper Underlines Manhattan Office Comeback JPMorgan Chase officially inaugurated its new Manhattan tower Tuesday, a 60-story skyscraper that also marks a kind of comeback of office working after the pandemic years.
Benzinga · Oct 21, 2025 Connecticut's Utility Overhaul Creates Tailwinds For Eversource Stock: Analyst Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), one of the largest utility providers in the Northeastern U.S., is positioned for steadier growth as its regulatory environment shows signs of improvement.
Benzinga · Oct 21, 2025 Regional Bank Scare Was A Fluke, Zions Says—But Is The Sector Really Safe? After last week's $60 million credit charge-off sent Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ:ZION) tumbling 13% in a single day, the Utah-based lender is now telling investors to relax.
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025 JPMorgan Chase unveils new 60-story headquarters, reshaping New York City's skyline JPMorgan Chase is unveiling its new 60-story headquarters in New York City