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Barclays downplays £20bn private credit exposure

Barclays Bank moves to reassure investors as it reveals significant stake in booming but volatile private credit sector, insisting risks are 'well managed' despite market turbulence.

Stuart Gulliver: HSBC Banking Titan Dies

Explore the remarkable life and career of Stuart Gulliver, the former HSBC CEO who navigated the banking giant through global crises and regulatory challenges, leaving an indelible mark on international finance.

Australian banks ignore customer hardship requests

Exclusive investigation reveals major Australian banks are systematically failing customers in financial distress, with thousands of hardship requests going unanswered as cost-of-living pressures mount.

Timeshare sharks steal £28M from pensioners

Elderly Britons targeted by ruthless timeshare fraudsters in elaborate £28 million scam - how criminals preyed on vulnerable pensioners and what you need to know to protect yourself.

Timeshare tyrants' £28m scam funded luxury lifestyle

Exclusive investigation reveals how a ruthless couple conned elderly victims out of £28 million in Britain's biggest timeshare scam, funding a lifestyle of luxury art, private jets and Hampshire mansions.

KPMG consultant leaked Bank of England rate data

Exclusive investigation reveals how a senior KPMG consultant improperly obtained and shared confidential Bank of England interest rate information, sparking regulatory scrutiny and raising serious questions about financial sector integrity.

Carer jailed for fleecing £300k from pensioner

A so-called carer who systematically drained an elderly woman's life savings of £300,000 while pretending to be her friend has been sentenced to prison in a shocking case of elder abuse.

Downsizing Guide for Elderly Parents

Expert advice from Age UK on navigating the emotional and practical challenges of downsizing for elderly parents. Discover stress-reduction strategies, decluttering tips, and financial considerations.

Lloyds Bank Faces FCA Motor Finance Probe

The Financial Conduct Authority launches investigation into Lloyds Banking Group's motor finance practices, potentially impacting millions of customers and leading to significant compensation claims.

Tenerife carer accused of elderly financial exploitation

Exclusive investigation reveals how a trusted carer allegedly drained an elderly woman's life savings while her family remained oblivious to the systematic financial abuse unfolding in their relative's Tenerife home.

Japan Courts Wall Street Firms in Challenge to London

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, under former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's influence, is actively persuading major Wall Street firms to establish operations in Tokyo, creating new competition for London's financial dominance.

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