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City A.M. • Jul 03, 2025

HSBC sells UK life insurance arm in latest European retreat

HSBC’s divestment of its UK life protection business for £260 million reflects a strategic shift in its European operations, with the buyer financing the acquisition through loans...

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City A.M. • Jun 24, 2025

Saga shares jump after revealing banking tie-up with Natwest

Saga’s stock experienced an increase following the announcement of impending collaboration with a major financial institution, signaling potential growth and enhanced financial ser...

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CoinDesk • Jun 23, 2025

Stablecoins Are a Monetary Revolution in the Making

Pegged cryptocurrencies have the potential to transform the financial system by enabling secure, transparent transactions while isolating essential banking services, which may lead...

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City A.M. • Jun 19, 2025

Motor finance woes could make Close Brothers the next takeover target

Close Brothers’ challenges in the motor finance sector, combined with increased regulatory scrutiny, have raised concerns among analysts about its potential vulnerability to acquis...

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Sky News Money • Jun 18, 2025

Santander approaches TSB-owner about high street banking merger

Santander has initiated discussions with Sabadell regarding a potential acquisition of TSB, aiming to strengthen its presence in the UK retail banking market.

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City A.M. • Jun 18, 2025

Deal fever: Banking giants plot takeovers to ramp up market share

Leading financial institutions are actively pursuing acquisition opportunities to expand their presence, potentially altering competitive dynamics and influencing market valuations...

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CNBC Business • Jun 17, 2025

JPMorgan moves further into crypto with stablecoin-like token JPMD

JPMorgan’s introduction of JPMD represents a strategic step into digital assets, potentially influencing the market by offering a new form of blockchain-based value transfer within...

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Crypto News • Jun 17, 2025

Spanish bank BBVA advises wealthy clients to invest in Bitcoin: report

BBVA’s recommendation for affluent clients to allocate funds into Bitcoin reflects a strategic shift towards embracing digital assets within its wealth management services, potenti...

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City A.M. • Jun 17, 2025

Natwest top pick to acquire TSB

Natwest Group's recent transition to private ownership positions it to potentially expand its market presence through significant acquisitions, including a likely purchase of TSB B...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jun 12, 2025

Chime built a business on free banking, and the stock is soaring in its debut

Chime's successful initial public offering highlights growing investor confidence in fintech companies offering no-fee banking services, contributing to a notable rally in the curr...

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Crypto News • Jun 10, 2025

Circle IPO prompts $50m investment from Japan’s SBI Holdings

Following Circle's recent public offering, Japan’s SBI Holdings committed $50 million in a shared investment, highlighting significant international interest in the company's finan...

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CNBC Business • Jun 06, 2025

Swiss government proposes tough new capital rules in major blow to UBS

The Swiss authorities have introduced stringent regulations that compel UBS to increase its core capital reserves by $26 billion, potentially impacting the bank’s financial flexibi...

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CoinDesk • Jun 05, 2025

U.S. Federal Reserve's New Supervision Chief Will Wield Crypto Authority

Michelle Bowman’s role as the Federal Reserve’s new supervision chief positions her to influence regulatory decisions affecting cryptocurrency operations, including banking relatio...

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Investopedia • Jun 04, 2025

Wells Fargo No Longer Faces Federal Reserve's 2018 Asset Cap

Wells Fargo's removal of regulatory restrictions from 2018 allows the bank greater flexibility in managing its assets, potentially impacting its future financial strategies and gro...

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Sydney Morning Herald Biz • May 29, 2025

Trump’s big bet on his $8 billion family fortune

President Donald Trump’s continued involvement in the cryptocurrency sector represents a strategic effort to influence and potentially grow the sizable assets held by his family in...

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Crypto News • May 24, 2025

Crypto VC funding: World dominates with $135m raise, Slash bags $41m

During the week of May 18-24, the crypto investment landscape experienced substantial capital inflows totaling $307.5 million, predominantly directed toward finance, banking, and p...

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The Block • May 22, 2025

US authorities seize domains linked to LummaC2 malware used to steal crypto and banking credentials

The U.S. government’s action disrupted online platforms connected to malware that targeted cryptocurrency wallets and banking information, potentially preventing significant financ...

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Crypto News • May 20, 2025

JPMorgan to allow clients to buy Bitcoin, ETF access reportedly on the table

JPMorgan's decision to enable client purchases of Bitcoin represents a strategic move that could increase digital asset engagement while expanding the bank's range of investment of...

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Finextra Market • May 19, 2025

Unlock 41 % Faster Revenue Growth: Digital CX as Profit Engine in Banking

Companies that prioritize enhancing digital customer experiences in the banking sector tend to achieve significantly accelerated revenue growth compared to those with less focus on...

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The Guardian – Business • May 18, 2025

Five common banking mistakes – and how to avoid making them

Failing to regularly review banking terms, relying on overdrafts, or avoiding comparisons with other providers can result in significant unnecessary financial losses for customers...

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City A.M. • May 16, 2025

Natwest: Government set to sell stake in FTSE 100 giant by June

The planned disposal of the UK government’s remaining shares in a major financial institution could impact market dynamics and reflects ongoing efforts to reduce public sector invo...

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Cointelegraph • May 14, 2025

Standard Chartered scales institutional crypto banking with FalconX

The partnership between Standard Chartered and FalconX enhances institutional clients' access to diversified banking and foreign exchange services, potentially increasing liquidity...

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City A.M. • May 13, 2025

Revolut, Allica, Zopa: Analysts back ‘enduring value’ of UK fintech

Analysts highlighted the strong financial performance of UK fintech companies, noting their significant profits in 2024 and their evolving role as major competitors to established...

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City A.M. • May 12, 2025

HSBC and Standard Charted shares surge as trade war cools

The easing of trade disputes between the US and China led to a significant rise in the stock prices of major banking institutions, reflecting increased investor confidence and nota...

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City A.M. • May 07, 2025

Banking complaints rocket amid motor finance backlash

The sharp increase in customer grievances during late 2024 highlights growing challenges within financial services, potentially impacting consumer trust and prompting closer regula...

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City A.M. • May 02, 2025

Standard Chartered shares rise as wealth arm booms after market unrest

Standard Chartered's share price increased slightly following a strong first-quarter profit report, though the bank cautioned investors about potential future challenges stemming f...

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CNBC Business • May 02, 2025

Standard Chartered beats first-quarter profit expectations on strong growth in wealth management

Standard Chartered reported higher-than-anticipated first-quarter profits, primarily driven by a significant 28% year-on-year growth in operating income from its Wealth Solutions d...

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Cointelegraph • May 02, 2025

US Treasury wants to cut off Huione over ties to crypto crime

The proposal by the US Treasury aims to restrict Huione Group's access to the US banking system due to its involvement in laundering proceeds for cybercriminals, impacting financia...

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Decrypt • May 02, 2025

US Treasury Moves to Cut Off Cambodia’s Huione Group From Financial System Over $4B Laundering Claim...

The U.S. financial regulator is seeking to disconnect Cambodia's Huione Group from the banking system due to allegations of involvement in a significant money-laundering scheme lin...

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The Block • May 01, 2025

Eric Trump: Crypto is going to leave big banks with regret and ‘in the dust’

During a discussion at Token2049 in Dubai, Eric Trump expressed the view that cryptocurrencies could significantly challenge traditional banking institutions, potentially leading t...

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