Latest articles from Western Europe

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Lessons for banks from subprime lender Amigo’s woes

July 1, 2021

A UK high court decision means that if a bank wants to bind customers into a compensation scheme, it needs to consider what is a ‘fair level’ of compensation.

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UK consumers drawn to neobanks during pandemic – but trust issues remain

June 30, 2021

Demand for digital-only services has flourished, but many people still prefer to pay their salaries into an incumbent high street bank. 

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Will the European Commission give ground over Basel III output floor?

June 18, 2021

Critics say proposed minimum capital requirements will disadvantage EU banks and hamper the eurozone’s recovery from Covid-19.

BancoPosta leads Italian banks impressive Top 1000 performance

June 18, 2021

By shoring up their capital levels before the pandemic, Italy’s banks weathered the worst of the economic slump.

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Pandemic won't derail Portugal, says central banker

June 14, 2021

Portugal’s central bank governor Mário Centeno on the resilience of the country’s economy and the likelihood of bank consolidation.

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UK banking vacancies surge in May

June 9, 2021

IT and compliance roles are in demand, as banks digitalise operations and grapple with the post-Brexit regulatory landscape.

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The impact of Italy’s €235bn recovery plan on banks

May 28, 2021

Ambitious scheme seeks to boost growth and drive reforms, but it will require sustained political support.

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Investing in sustainable fashion

May 26, 2021

How investors, big brands and the government can improve British fashion.

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The implications of the UK’s anti-corruption sanctions for banks

May 26, 2021

The broad definition of ‘involvement’ in corruption should give banks pause for thought.

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Pandemic has boosted UK consumer trust in incumbent banks

May 26, 2021

Only 20% of respondents to an EQ Credit Services survey are willing to borrow from an alternative lender in 2020, down from 62% in 2019.

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