Italian citizen’s bank accounts frozen owing to ‘shameful’ post-Brexit rules Massimo and his British wife Dee say settlement scheme designed to frighten immigrants into leaving UK The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2023
Santander Acquires Santander Acquires Top News.1B Stake in US Real Estate Portfolio.1B Stake in US Real Estate Portfolio Unveiling its latest bold move, Spain's esteemed Santander dives into the American real estate market, acquiring a lucrative portfolio for Santander Acquires Top News.1B Stake in US Real Estate Portfolio.1 billion. Top News · Dec 20, 2023
Sunak has supersized his lies, from WhatsApps to Rwanda Keeping track of Tory falsehoods, whether to do with missing messages or immigration policy, is taking its toll The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2023
Decline in UK Mortgage Rates Spurs Optimism for Homebuyers and Remortgagors The United Kingdom has witnessed a notable drop in the average cost of a two-year fixed-rate mortgage, falling below six per cent for the first time in nearly six months. International Business Times UK · Dec 11, 2023
Banks’ performance in dealing with APP scam victims revealed by regulator The Payment Systems Regulator said there are inconsistent outcomes for customers who report an APP scam to their bank or building society. The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Santander warns firms to be on ‘high alert’ after impersonation scams double The bank said more than 200 of its corporate and commercial customers are known to have been targeted in September. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
Future of Finance: TaxBit’s Argalas on the benefits of FinTech-TradFi collaboration, and how clear crypto rules would help everyone Argalas ascended to the top position at TaxBit in June after previously serving as chief operating officer. Fortune · Oct 16, 2023
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 · Oct 12, 2023
OPINION - London’s biggest rival as the best city in the world is not New York, it’s Paris Each morning I take a deep breath as I turn a Santander bike onto Blackfriars Road at The Cut. I cycle north among a peloton of men on expensive bikes, personal best-ing through SE1. Does any other city have such a Mamil problem? Not Paris. During a happy week there… Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2023
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 · Oct 5, 2023
Current account switchers could receive cash windfall in run-up to Christmas Several current account providers have launched free cash offers to entice new business, Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said. The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023
Santander wanted my bedbound father to visit his branch on a trolley After his account was frozen, the bank would not accept anything except an in-person visit for an identity check The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2023
Scam warning for bargain hunters browsing ‘closing down’ sales August saw a combination of Wilko tumbling into administration alongside other outlets holding traditional end-of-summer sales. The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023
Number of ticket scams has doubled in a year, warns Santander The scams happen when a criminal sells someone a ticket for that is fake or does not exist. The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023 How can it cost £46 to sell a few Santander shares? That’s the charge quoted by Equiniti – but they’re only worth about £450
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023 ‘Unpleasant smell’ at bank leaves man hospitalised and nine others ill Fire crews helped ventilate the Santander branch in Nuneaton after staff reported ‘presence of hazardous gas’
Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2023 Santander cuts mortgage rates but experts warn price war ‘won’t last’ The UK’s top lenders have been cutting mortgage rates after they rose dramatically from May to July, with all of the “Big Six” having cut prices on multiple occasions
The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023 ‘I’m thousands of pounds out of pocket after being scammed on Facebook Marketplace’ Beauty therapist Lucy Fletcher forked out £3,600 for a new office space, which was never delivered by the seller
The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023 Santander to cut selected mortgage rates from Monday Halifax, NatWest, First Direct, HSBC UK, Nationwide Building Society and TSB have also been among the lenders to announce mortgage rate reductions.
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
StockNews.com · Jul 26, 2023 2 Auto Parts Stock With Huge Profit Potential, 1 To Get Rid Of The auto parts industry is poised for a promising future due to the integration of advanced technologies. However, prevailing macroeconomic uncertainties could create short-term challenges. Amid this, it could be wise to invest in two fundamentally sound auto stocks, Garrett Motion (GTX) and Ituran Location and Control (ITRN). However, the…
Motor1 · Jul 24, 2023 Santander Closes Accounts Of Customers Who Paid Cash For Cars In Argentina The bank considered the transactions suspicious even though they were approved by the AFIP.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2023 Credit cards: new UK rules could mean end of O% interest deals Regulations could allow wider access to online-only bank accounts – but no-fee balance transfer deals may have to go
StockNews.com · Jul 18, 2023 Top 3 Bank Stocks in a B-Rated Industry The regional banking collapse continues to cause economic concern despite the Fed’s efforts to strengthen the system's resilience. Thus, it could be wise to venture beyond national borders and invest in robust stocks Banco Santander (SAN), Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), and KB Financial Group (KB) that belong to the…
Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2023 Average 5-year fixed-rate mortgage hits 6.3 per cent deepening UK’s home loan misery Britain’s home loan misery was growing on Friday as the average five-year fixed-rate mortgage hit 6.3 per cent.