Westpac tightens savings rules for younger customers
Major Australian bank Westpac introduces stricter conditions for younger customers seeking competitive savings rates, requiring regular deposits and balance growth to qualify.
Major Australian bank Westpac introduces stricter conditions for younger customers seeking competitive savings rates, requiring regular deposits and balance growth to qualify.
Lloyds Banking Group reveals plans to slash 1,600 jobs while creating 830 new roles in strategic restructuring. The changes affect multiple locations including Bristol and Edinburgh as the bank accelerates its digital transformation.
Australia's national football team clinched a dramatic 2-1 victory over Canada in an international friendly packed with late drama, tactical battles, and a stunning winning goal.
Banking giant JP Morgan requires all UK headquarters staff to share fingerprint and facial recognition data for building access, sparking privacy debates and union concerns.
Lloyds Banking Group reveals mounting financial pressure from the car finance mis-selling scandal, with provisions now expected to significantly exceed initial estimates as regulatory scrutiny intensifies.
Lloyds Banking Group faces formal FCA investigation over potential regulatory breaches, sending shares plummeting as market confidence wavers.
Thousands of Metro Bank customers faced payment chaos and missing money as a major technical glitch crippled online and mobile banking services across the UK.
Metro Bank customers left stranded as mobile app and online services crash for hours, with frustrated users unable to access their money or make payments during widespread outage.
The UN-backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance has been abruptly dissolved following US political pressure and legal threats, dealing a significant blow to global climate finance efforts.
In a significant national security decision, the Canadian government has officially classified the Lawrence Bishnoi organised crime syndicate as a terrorist entity, marking a dramatic escalation in efforts to combat transnational gang violence.
UK banking customers are being targeted by sophisticated 'withdrawal' scam that bypasses security. Victims report losing thousands as fraudsters exploit system loopholes. Essential reading to protect your savings.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) customers were left stranded as a planned maintenance event spiralled into a full-scale online and app banking outage, disrupting payments and access for millions.
Relive the action as the New Zealand Black Ferns delivered a commanding 52-21 performance against Canada in the Women's Rugby World Cup. Get the full match report, key tries, and standout players.
A Canadian expat reveals the biggest surprises, from the charm of pubs and the complexity of taps to the bluntness of British humour and the reality of 'Costa Coffee' culture.
Exclusive: Bank of America announces a major pay increase for its UK staff while quietly accelerating a programme of local branch closures, raising questions about the future of high street banking.
Exclusive: A leading British bank has warned that artificial intelligence could replace thousands of jobs, signalling a major shift in the UK's financial employment landscape. Discover which roles are most vulnerable.
A Lloyds Banking Group customer reveals how a system error mistakenly linked her identity to her twin sister, leaving her unable to access her new credit card and trapped in a bureaucratic loop for weeks.
Australian financial watchdog ASIC investigates ANZ Bank over claims it froze customer accounts based on ABC's controversial 'Banking Crooks' documentary, as presenter Sarah Ferguson is called to testify.
ANZ Bank has been hit with a monumental £240 million penalty for a litany of serious failures, including charging fees to deceased customers. The Federal Court condemns the bank's 'widespread' and 'systemic' misconduct.
The Reserve Bank of Australia plans to eliminate debit and credit card surcharges, facing fierce opposition from major banks who warn of unintended consequences for consumers and businesses.
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's is in exclusive negotiations to sell its lucrative banking division to Shenzhen-based Ping An Insurance Group, marking a major strategic shift and a significant Chinese investment into the UK's retail banking sector.
Exclusive: Brits are being targeted by sophisticated 'safe account' scams that drain life savings instantly. Victims reveal horror stories as banks refuse refunds. Learn how to protect yourself NOW.
The Financial Conduct Authority has slapped Lloyds Banking Group with a hefty £3.9 million penalty for serious failures in its mortgage and loan support for customers in financial difficulty.
Lloyds Bank is offering a massive £175 cash incentive for new customers who switch their current account. Discover the simple steps to claim your free money and the terms you need to know.
Exclusive: Two of Britain's leading banks, ANZ and National Australia Bank, announce significant job cuts as part of a major operational restructuring, affecting hundreds of UK banking staff.
A Barclays customer was left in shock after being charged a staggering £100 fee for a minuscule 67p overdraft. Read the full story of this banking scandal and how to protect yourself from similar charges.
Exclusive: Major UK banks including Barclays, Lloyds, and HSBC announce a fresh wave of branch closures for Autumn 2025, leaving communities without vital local banking services and raising concerns about financial exclusion.
The UK's financial watchdog, the FCA, is set to impose significant penalties on Barclays and Bank of Scotland for failing to offer existing customers the same competitive mortgage rates available to new clients, a practice affecting thousands of borrowers
Lloyds Banking Group announces the closure of 45 Lloyds and Halifax branches across England and Wales in 2025, citing a dramatic shift to digital banking. Discover if your local branch is affected.
Former Chancellor George Osborne's boutique investment bank, Robey Warshaw, is in advanced talks to acquire Wall Street giant Evercore in a monumental deal that would reshape the global financial advisory landscape and create a transatlantic powerhouse.