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Big banks up mortgage rates -- unless you are a first time buyer

HSBC and the Halifax today increased the cost of mortgages, despite a widespread expectation that the Bank of England will cut interest rates before the year is out – perhaps as early as the summer.

Evening Standard

Good news for workers — most businesses say they still prize humans over AI

HSBC finds most businesses want AI to work alongside humans, and so do other UK institutions.

TechRadar

HSBC hit with huge fine by watchdog over customer deposits

HSBC suffered another serious blow to its reputation today when it was whacked with one of the heaviest fines ever handed out by the City regulator.

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HSBC fined £57m over ‘serious’ deposit protection failings

Regulator says bank failed to properly implement Financial Services Compensation Scheme

The Guardian - UK

‘I broke down and cried’: scams are rampant in Australia – and victims feel helpless to stop them

Banks criticised as fraudsters cut through ‘patchwork’ regulations – even scamming a financial watchdog executive

The Guardian - AU

Nationwide 'out in the cold', brokers say, as it stays out of mortgage rate price war for now

Metro Bank and TSB were among the latest lenders to cut rates

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HSBC cuts mortgage interest rates ahead of big week for Bank of England

Both inflation and jobs data - two key pieces of information for the Monetary Policy Committee - will be published by the ONS this week

Evening Standard

Top-level City executives expect London dealmaking rebound according to KPMG survey

Big-hitters from Goldman Sachs to HSBC keep faith with City's ability to attract initial public offerings

Evening Standard

US Banking Giants Cut Over 17,000 Jobs in Turbulent Year

In a turbulent year, US banking giants have made the difficult decision to lay off over 17,000 employees, reflecting the challenging times in the industry.

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George Osborne’s family firm breaches Covid loan terms as profits slump 98%

Fabric and wallpaper company Osborne & Little blames higher costs and poor sales in UK and Europe

The Guardian - UK

How Barclays, Santander and HSBC cutting mortgage rates will impact you

Banks are cutting mortgage rates on products as competition amongst lenders intensifies - but what does it mean for first-time buyers and people remortgaging

The Independent UK

Two major mortgage lenders announce ‘very significant’ rate cuts

One of the UK’s leading mortgage brokers has called the move a ‘turning point’ for prospective buyers

The Independent UK

Sub-4% two-year fixed mortgage within sight as Barclays and Santander slash rates

The ‘big six’ lenders joined the ongoing rate war, following a number of others such as Halifax and HSBC in reducing mortgage prices this year

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The Guardian - UK

Cut your mortgage and credit card bills: how to reduce your debt for 2024

As many lenders cut their interest rates, switching can save you cash – and look out for credit card perks

The Guardian - UK

UK homeowners face £19bn rise in mortgage costs as fixed-rate deals expire

Up to 1.5m households expected to face sharp increase this year, with inflation and tax rises also denting spending power

Evening Standard

‘The gloves are off’: More lenders join mortgage rate price war

First Direct and TSB were among the latest lenders cutting rates

The Independent UK

Mortgage rate cuts ‘will take some of sting out of rise’ for people refixing

HSBC UK is among lenders making cuts to its fixed rates and an expert has suggested others could follow suit.

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The Guardian - UK

HSBC joins mortgage rate-cutting drive with deals below 4%

Five- and 10-year fixed-rate remortgage offers announced as lenders big and small reduce rates

Evening Standard

HSBC becomes first 'big six' lender to bring back sub-4% mortgage rates

It joins Generation H, which launched its first rate below 4% just before Christmas

Evening Standard

HSBC-backed London fintech Monese warns on its future after losses widen

The scale of the cash crunch facing London’s tech sector has been laid bare after City-based unicorn Monese warned that its future was under threat unless it could raise additional funds.

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Stocks Settle Mixed on Tech Strength and Energy Stock Weakness

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.05%. Stocks on Thursday settled mixed, with the S&P...

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Stocks Edge Higher as the Dow and Nasdaq Post New Record Highs

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.16%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.11%. Stocks this morning are modestly high, with the S&P...

The Independent UK

2023 has been ‘comeback year’ for spending on live events, says bank

Live events have taken centre stage once more in customers’ spending habits, with the average spend at £50 to £60 per month, according to HSBC UK.