Alexander Wishart obituary Other lives: Banker who began work at 16 and became a director of Harrods Bank in the 1980s The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2025
German prosecutors bring charges against Greensill officials over role in bank’s collapse Bremen lawyers say three unnamed people charged with crimes relating to bankruptcy and misrepresentation of bank’s finances The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2025
PayPal Files With Regulators to Launch Bank Focused on Small Business Needs PayPal plans to launch PayPal Bank to provide small businesses with loans, savings accounts, and better financial tools. International Business Times · Dec 18, 2025
FTSE 100 Live 18 December: Currys surges after results beat, BP names first female CEO The Bank of England will today reduce the cost of borrowing by cutting interest rates from 4% to 3.75%. Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025
Regional bank pinged over money laundering guardrails Regulatory action is being taken against a major regional bank after it self-reported suspected money laundering in its operations. AAP · Dec 17, 2025
Asian shares, US futures sink ahead of US jobs report Shares have tumbled in Asia and U.S. futures also fell ahead of the release of U.S. employment and inflation reports that could drive the direction of interest rates The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025
Rishi Sunak tells Covid inquiry he was worried about UK’s ability to fund itself Reflecting on chaos of early pandemic, former chancellor said it was ‘acutely stressful’ to see rising interest bill on government bonds The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2025
Three banks where you can redeem credit card rewards for gift cards ‘Gift cards are a standard part of almost every major credit card rewards ecosystem,’ one expert said The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
This bank was just named No. 1 for customer satisfaction ’National banks are achieving higher overall customer satisfaction through enhanced digital experiences, improved account offerings and strengthened trust,’ J.D. Power noted The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
Bank of America to Shut All 3,700 Branches on Christmas Day — Here's How to Avoid Payment Chaos Bank of America confirms all US branches will close on 25 December. The bank warns customers that some transactions may be delayed during the 24-hour shutdown. International Business Times UK · Dec 11, 2025
Tax reform call as data centre boom plugs in investment A jump in forecast business investment in the midyear budget update will be unveiled by the treasurer, which bodes well for Australia's productivity growth. AAP · Dec 10, 2025
Why This Week's Fed Decision Matters For JPMorgan (JPM) Stock JPMorgan Chase Co (NYSE:JPM) shares are trading flat Monday afternoon, trading flat near $314 as investors await the Federal Reserve's pivotal Wednesday decision. Here’s what investors need to know. Benzinga · Dec 8, 2025
Latin American Currencies Gain Favor in Bank of America's 2026 Outlook as Dollar Expected to Slide Bank of America expects the U.S. dollar to weaken in 2026 and is recommending investment strategies tied to Latin American currencies, particularly the Brazilian real. Latin Times · Dec 8, 2025
JPMorgan's $1.5 Trillion Security Push Lifts Spotlight On Defense, Critical Minerals And Tech ETFs JPMorgan Chase Co‘s (NYSE:JPM) decision to hire Todd Combs, long viewed as a key figure in Berkshire Hathaway Inc’s (NYSE:BRK) succession bench, can spark fresh momentum in investment themes tied to U.S. national security and economic resilience. Benzinga · Dec 8, 2025
Benzinga · Dec 8, 2025 JPMorgan Poaches Berkshire Hathaway Star For $10 Billion US Investment Blitz JP Morgan Chase Co. (NYSE:JPM) is putting a familiar name behind its newest, biggest U.S.-focused investing push, and the move doubles as a headline-grabbing talent shift out of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK).
The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2025 Bank of England cutting jobs as part of overhaul after critical Bernanke review Bank under budget pressure as it responds to former Fed chair’s report into slow response to surging inflation
Benzinga · Dec 8, 2025 Jamie Dimon Says He Doesn't Like 'Debanking People,' Denies Targeting Trump Media: 'People Have To Grow Up' JPMorgan Chase Co. (NYSE:JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon has pushed back against claims that the banking giant had debanked President Donald Trump-backed Trump Media Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:DJT), saying that the move was in response to court orders.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2025 Forcing UK banks to support credit unions would help keep loan sharks at bay High street banks dodged a windfall tax – now they should invest in growth of local lenders
Benzinga · Dec 6, 2025 K-Shaped Growth And Policy Volatility, JP Morgan's 2026 Outlook A resilient market at the headline level, yet with an uneven, policy-driven underlying economy. This is the reality that JP Morgan Asset Management sees for 2026
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025 Government agency skewered by banking group for stern take on credit card rewards programs The American Bankers Association argues against Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s claim that credit card issuers may be using bait-and-switch tactics in their rewards programs
International Business Times · Dec 5, 2025 Inside the Career of Brijesh Mishra: The Former Banking Leader Helping Global Entrepreneurs Enter Dubai's Market Mishra is selective about the clients he works with, unafraid to decline engagements where he senses a misalignment. Quality, transparency, and principle-driven decision-making guide every interaction.
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025 This bank offers the best mobile credit card experience, according to new study Winning bank beat competitors in categories like cardholder acquisition, app features, and card comparison tools
The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2025 Regulators to announce plans to bolster mutuals after Labour vows to double £223bn sector Bank of England and FCA to join city minister in Rochdale amid plans to streamline regulation and expand expert support
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025 Bank of England to stress test private credit firms as concerns grow The central bank said it has launched a new exercise to stress-test the resilience of the market.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025 An eco obscenity: Norman Foster’s steroidal new skyscraper is an affront to the New York skyline It contains enough steel to go round the world twice – and even has a fake breeze to flutter the stars-and-stripes flag in its lobby. If this $4bn colossus is just the first of a new breed of bulky supertalls, is Britain next?