Third of UK mortgage holders ‘do not think they will pay it off by 65’ Survey released as HSBC becomes latest lender to increase maximum home loan term to 40 years The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2023
HSBC offers its first 40-year mortgages as first-time buyers seek long deals “Marathon mortgages” are becoming more popular as rising interest rates make it harder for some prospective buyers to afford a 20- or 25-year deal Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2023
Why Ambitious U.S. Emissions Reduction Goals Are Increasingly Out of Reach Amid huge profits for oil majors, pressure builds on banks to cut ties. Capital & Main · Aug 24, 2023
Will Nvidia’s Earnings Results Steer Tech Stock Direction? As the second quarter earnings reporting season winds down, the markets are eagerly awaiting the earning results from Nvidia (NVDA ) later today. Those results and the company’s commentary on artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to set the tone for tech stocks and even the broader stock market. Shares... Barchart · Aug 23, 2023
Should You Buy or Sell Nvidia Stock Ahead of This Week's Earnings? Nvidia's fiscal Q2 earnings are the key tech sector event to watch this week, as markets weigh the stock's mammoth 2023 rally against the company's latest financial performance. Barchart · Aug 22, 2023
How to choose the best UK student bank account From the ‘must-have’ overdraft to money off food and rail travel The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2023
British Muslims say banks ruin lives with debanking policies LONDON: When former postman Iqeel Ahmed told staff at his local Halifax branch he couldn’t feed his family because he was locked out of his account, they asked whether he had tried the nearest food bank. The Times of India · Aug 16, 2023
Red Bull needs to watch its back, according to analysts Monster is trying to reach more females in a male-skewed consumer base—but that's just the tip of the iceberg as it competes with Red Bull. Fortune · Aug 15, 2023
Like Nigel Farage, British Muslims say they are being ‘de-banked’ Often without providing clear reasons, banks appear to be disproportionately closing the accounts of British Muslims. Al Jazeera · Aug 15, 2023
‘It gets better and better’ — Natwest is latest major lender to cut mortgage rates Natwest follows Halifax, HSBC, Nationwide and TSB, among others, in bringing its rates back down after a wave of increases Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2023
Banks offer relief for homeowners as mortgage rates slashed Predictions of ‘price war’ good news for first-time buyers and hard-pressed mortgage holders The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023
Four of Britain’s biggest lenders cut rates on fixed mortgage deals Halifax, HSBC, Nationwide and TSB reduce rates, easing pressure on hard-pressed homeowners The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2023
Brokers hope for ‘price war’ as UK’s biggest mortgage lender Halifax latest to cut interest rates Halifax is the UK’s biggest mortgage lender Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2023
HSBC executive apologises for calling UK weak over China Sherard Cowper-Coles claimed British government was bowing to US demands in dealing with Beijing The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2023
Fortune · Aug 7, 2023 A top HSBC boss called the U.K. ‘weak’ for taking sides with the U.S. against China Sherard Cowper-Coles, head of public policy for HSBC and a former diplomat, said his comments were made in a private setting and were his personal views.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2023 Should I overpay my mortgage monthly or with a lump sum at the end of each year? I have a five-year fixed-rate deal, just missed the rising interest rates and want to plan for an uncertain future
The Times of India · Aug 7, 2023 India or China? How to invest in the coming Asia boom NEW DELHI/BEIJING: Money managers are navigating an historic shift: India’s population, at 1.43 billion, edged past China’s this year.
Pedestrian.tv · Aug 5, 2023 This Sydney Bloke Woke Up To A Rogue $105K In His Bank Account Thanks To A Mystery Fuck-Up "I'm surprised at how easy it is to transfer $100k."
Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2023 Canary Wharf is big enough to ride out HSBC’s exit City Comment: The citadel that rose from the ruins of Docklands is not going anywhere
Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2023 Despite HSBC blow, Canary Wharf’s future stays bright City Voices: Canary Wharf will keep transforming
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023 Banks under fire as HSBC profits surge while borrowers are squeezed The chair of the Treasury Committee said the latest figures show major lenders are not sufficiently passing on higher interest rates to savers
The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2023 HSBC more than doubles profits as interest rates soar Bank says it earned £17bn in first half and will hand more money back to shareholders
Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2023 UK house prices fall at fastest annual rate for 14 years The price of a typical home is now 4.5 per cent below the August 2022 peak
Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2023 HSBC profits double but it warns 'tougher time’ on the way HSBC poured fuel on the row about bank profits today with stonking profits of nearly £17 billion in just the last six months.
Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2023 FTSE 100 Live: Shares slip, Nationwide house prices down, BP profits fall but dividend up Shareholders of BP, HSBC and Diageo can expect more big dividends after the trio of FTSE 100 heavyweights posted results today.