Monzo to shut down US operations in ‘deliberate’ and ‘strategic’ move The decision to leave the US will result in about 50 job losses The Independent UK · Apr 1
"The Axios Show": Jamie Dimon defends Iran war as overdue "They've been killing people around the world for 45-plus years." Axios · Apr 1
Jim Chalmers claims removing card surcharges will ease cost-of-living pressures. But will you be better off? The reforms announced by the Reserve Bank on Tuesday will have ripple effects across the whole payments system, experts say The Guardian - AU · Mar 31
I nearly lost my new home because of a NatWest banking error I transferred money to my current account for exchange of contracts, but the bank refused access to the funds The Guardian - UK · Mar 31
How many sweeteners does JP Morgan need to build an office in Canary Wharf? US bank will get deal it doesn’t really need as it would be far too embarrassing for Treasury to see investment sail away The Guardian - UK · Mar 30
'Put the matter behind...': Bank of America agrees to pay $72.5 million to Epstein victims after years of legal battle Bank of America has agreed to pay $72.5 million to settle a civil lawsuit brought by women who accused the bank of enabling sexual abuse and sex trafficking linked to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The settlement was disclosed in court filings on Friday and still requires approval from a federal… The Times of India · Mar 28
Lloyds bank faces £66m court battle with car loan customers Law firm is preparing claim on behalf of 30,000 consumers who fear the FCA’s redress scheme will shortchange them The Guardian - UK · Mar 27
Almost half a million Lloyds customers had personal data exposed in IT glitch Letter from group published by MPs blames 12 March glitch on software update to its mobile banking apps The Guardian - UK · Mar 27
NS&I boss forced out as bank faces £470m payout over missing savings Pensions minister promises the ‘full truth’ as external advisers are hired to identify the scale of the errors The Guardian - UK · Mar 26
New York robber on the run after stealing just $605 from six banks across city NYPD have yet to catch suspect who appears to be on losing streak after stealing limited funds from Chase banks The Guardian - US · Mar 24
Bank of London and parent firm fined £2 million for misleading banking watchdog The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) said it is the first time it has fined a firm for failing to conduct its business with integrity. Evening Standard · Mar 24
Revolut reveals record profits in ‘landmark’ year The fintech secured the long-awaited all-clear earlier this month to become a fully fledged bank in the UK. Evening Standard · Mar 24
Nirav Modi appears in person to fight Rs 100 crore Bank of India case in London Fugitive jeweller Nirav Modi appeared in a London court to contest a Rs 100 crore claim by Bank of India. The bank seeks repayment of a loan to his company, Firestar Diamond, for which Modi provided a personal guarantee. The Times of India · Mar 23
Nodus Bank CEO Accused of Using Bank as 'Personal ATM' in $24M Fraud Scheme That Led to Collapse Former Nodus Bank CEO pleads guilty to a $24M fraud scheme, exposing a shocking abuse of power and leading to the bank's collapse. International Business Times UK · Mar 23
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20 JP Morgan Chase to use computer estimates to monitor hours worked by junior bankers Company says tool to compare self-reported hours with computer estimates is for ‘awareness, not enforcement’
The Independent UK · Mar 19 How Zopa want to be the next great British digital bank success story The app-based bank reported a third year of profits and are set to push new AI features into their app
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Man tried to rob six NYC banks in 5 days – and made off with just $605 Police are hunting for suspect Gustavo DeJesus Torres after his low-yield crime wave hit New York branches of Chase over the weekend
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Michael Bambang Hartono, tobacco tycoon and Indonesia's richest man, dies at 86 Indonesia’s richest man, Michael Bambang Hartono, has died at the age of 86
The Guardian - UK · Mar 19 UK banks keep £100 limit for contactless card payments despite FCA scrapping it Banking lobby group says lenders are holding off changes as there is no widespread consumer demand for now
AAP · Mar 19 RBA frets over severe global shock from Middle East war Spillover from the Iran war and an uptick in risky lending to first-home buyers could threaten Australia's financial stability, the Reserve Bank warns.
The Independent UK · Mar 18 From NIL deals to retirement at 35: JPMorgan aims to help athletes avoid bad money habits JPMorgan Chase is making a new wealth advising push for athletes at every income level, so their money lasts longer
The Independent UK · Mar 18 5 red flags of friendship scams to look out for Friendship fraud can have big financial consequences.
The Independent UK · Mar 17 Bank of America agrees to settle lawsuit over Epstein ties The lawsuit said the bank ignored “numerous red flags” of improper financial dealings
The Independent UK · Mar 17 Close Brothers to cut hundreds of jobs amid criticism over car finance scandal payouts plan A short seller has suggested they’ll need to pay out far more than the bank has initially flagged
The Guardian - UK · Mar 14 Fake rooms, props and a script to lure victims: inside an abandoned Cambodia scam centre Sprawling compound, including mock-up banks and police offices, uncovered by Thai military during border clashes