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Bank CEOs set the tone from the top when it comes to risky behaviour — new research

Metro Bank positioned itself as “a fresh start to banking” when it launched in the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis. It was set up in 2010 as a challenger to the “big five” banks dominating the UK market post-crisis: HSBC, NatWest, Lloyds, Barclays and Santander.

The Conversation

NatWest initiative could save hassle for some shoppers at online checkouts

Customers with a NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland or Ulster Bank Mastercard have been registered for the Click to Pay service.

The Independent UK

Metro Bank agrees rescue deal with investors

Lender secures £325m capital from new and existing shareholders and £600m of debt refinancing

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Six high-street banks given ‘red’ warning over eco policies, Which? reveals

JP Morgan Chase, Santander, Barclays, HSBC, NatWest Group and Lloyds Banking Group were criticised by the consumer champion.

The Independent UK

Banking regulator Sam Woods: ‘This is the most intense period since the 2008 financial crisis’

In an exclusive interview, the head of the Prudential Regulation Authority talks about Credit Suisse, the gilt market meltdown – and stress-testing banks for the climate crisis

The Guardian - UK

UK lenders expected to make further mortgage rate cuts next week

Mounting optimism that home-loan costs have peaked after Bank of England keeps interest rates on hold

The Guardian - UK

Relief for homeowners and buyers as lenders cut mortgage rates

After the Bank of England brought an end to a devastating series of interest rate hikes, lenders including NatWest, TSB, Nationwide and Virgin Money have cut mortgage rates

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UK recession risk mounts as business falters; mortgage lenders cut rates – as it happened

Business activity shrinks at fastest pace since financial crisis excluding Covid months; some fixed five-year mortgage rates dip below 5%

The Guardian - UK

Nationwide Building Society launches 8% savings rate and £200 switching offer

According to financial information website Moneyfacts, the last time a cash regular savings account was offering a rate of 8% was in 2013.

The Independent UK

NatWest says issue with cash machines resolved after customers report missing deposits

Bank says cash payments to small number of accounts were delayed

The Independent UK

Martin Lewis issues ‘urgent’ warning to savers over interest rates freeze

The MoneySavingExpert.com founder said fixed savings rates could be shaved down but highlighted a tactic that savers could use

The Independent UK

How interest rates announcement will affect mortgages and savings

There is light at the end of the tunnel for mortgage holders but savers face lower rates

The Independent UK

What does keeping UK interest rates on hold mean for homeowners and savers?

Decision not to increase rates from 5.25% will be relief for many but some mortgage holders are already paying more

The Guardian - UK

Martin Lewis issues ‘urgent savers warning’ as Bank of England base rate is held

The MoneySavingExpert.com founder said fixed savings rates could be shaved down but highlighted a tactic that savers could use.

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The Guardian - UK

Nationwide launches 8% account as battle for UK’s savings intensifies

Building society’s regular saver for current account holders is one of a growing number paying 6% interest or more

The Independent UK

Nationwide Building Society launches 8% savings rate and £200 switching offer

According to financial information website Moneyfacts, the last time a cash regular savings account was offering a rate of 8% was in 2013.

The Guardian - UK

Mortgage lenders including NatWest cut rates after surprise inflation drop

Brokers expect more home loan reductions with offerings at lowest prices for several months

The Guardian - UK

Crisis-hit CBI shelves plans for tie-up with manufacturing body Make UK

Confederation of British Industry tells members it is confident an alternative emergency cash rescue will be found

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City watchdog finds no evidence for recent political 'debanking' – but private banks have been picky for centuries

After a row over the closure of his bank account earlier this year, former politician Nigel Farage has hit out at the UK financial regulator for saying it has found no recent evidence of customers being “de-banked” over their personal views.

The Independent UK

Demand among savers for fixed-term deals has surged, bank reports

NatWest said more than 82,000 fixed-term savings accounts were opened in the first half of this year.

Evening Standard

City watchdog claims data review shows no banks have closed accounts ‘primarily’ due to political views

The FCA added that, unlike in some other jurisdictions, “there is no right to an account in the UK”

The Guardian - UK

FCA finds no evidence of customers being debanked over political views

Watchdog launched inquiry after row over Coutts’s handling of Nigel Farage’s account

The Guardian - UK

The NatWest boss, the missing Malaysian billions and the damning email

Rick Haythornthwaite stonewalled investigator on the trail of ‘world’s biggest financial scandal’

The Guardian - UK

New NatWest boss worked for oil firm under investigation in ‘world’s biggest financial scandal’

Exclusive: Rick Haythornthwaite was paid £200,000 a year by Saudi company, PetroSaudi, involved in 1MDB scandal

Evening Standard

NatWest cuts mortgage interest rates for second time in four days

It comes after Andrew Bailey yesterday signalled that the Bank of England could soon be finished raising interest rates

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