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What is shaping the outlook for UK interest rates?

August 9, 2023

Following the Bank of England’s most recent interest rate hike, how far can we expect rates to rise, and how long will they stay there?

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UK Supreme Court ruling offers clarity for banks

July 25, 2023

The UK’s highest court’s decision is a relief for banks, but their vigilance to customer fraud is still essential.

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Why is UK inflation so high?

July 20, 2023

Recent increases in the Bank of England rate may have been less of a tightening than previously thought.

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How are rising interest rates affecting banks?

July 17, 2023

The financial system has proved remarkably resilient, so far, to rising interest rates. But cracks are starting to appear as these filter through to borrowers and credit losses start to mount. 

UK building societies perform better than leading high street banks

July 5, 2023

Major UK banks fall down the performance table, while building societies improve their positions.

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UK banks step up to address staff mental health issues

June 2, 2023

UK banks and the wider financial services sector in the UK are taking measures to protect their employees’ mental health, according to Mental Health First Aid England.

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PRA raises the bar on model risk management

May 31, 2023

The UK’s Prudential Regulation Authority has published detailed principles for banks to follow on managing their model risk.

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UK regulator proposals aim at equity market boost

May 24, 2023

The FCA has set out plans for a revival of the country’s equity capital markets post-Brexit. 

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Big Bang 2.0: should ring-fencing of banks be phased out?

May 5, 2023

A professor of financial economics at Warwick Business School examines the pros and cons of ring-fencing banks and suggests a new method to more effectively protect people’s savings.

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The future of fintech is international

April 20, 2023

HSBC hosts Singapore fintech companies as part of UK Fintech Week. 

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