Bank regulators probe false social media rumours
UK financial regulators investigate coordinated social media campaigns spreading misinformation about bank stability, urging public vigilance against false claims.
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Top Savings Accounts Beating Inflation - November 2024
Discover the best savings accounts offering inflation-beating returns this November. Our expert analysis reveals where your money can earn the highest interest rates in the UK market.
Fourth US Bank Collapses as First Republic Fails
First Republic Bank becomes latest casualty in American banking turmoil, with JPMorgan acquiring assets in dramatic federal intervention following SVB, Signature and Silvergate failures.
Premier Nationwide Building Society Shuts Down
Exclusive: Premier Nationwide Building Society ceases operations, leaving customers seeking alternative banking solutions. Full details on the closure and consumer guidance.
Major Credit Score Overhaul Hits UK This Summer
Millions of Brits will see their credit scores transformed as new 'onboarding' rules launch this summer. Discover how this financial revolution affects you.
Cashless Catastrophe: Australia's Digital Payment Warning
As Australia rapidly transitions to a cashless society, experts issue stark warnings about the risks facing vulnerable populations and what it means for financial freedom.
Lloyds Bank £399 Scam Warning - Don't Get Caught
Lloyds Banking Group alerts customers about sophisticated new scam tactics as fraudsters exploit fake security alerts to steal thousands from unsuspecting victims.
JPMorgan Deploys AI Cyborg Workers Replacing Human Jobs
JPMorgan Chase is deploying AI-powered 'cyborg' employees that can perform a year's work in seconds, as CEO Jamie Dimon reveals the bank's massive technological shift that's already replacing human roles.
JPMorgan pays $365M in Epstein scandal settlement
Wall Street giant JPMorgan Chase agrees to pay $75 million to US Virgin Islands and $290 million to victims in Jeffrey Epstein scandal, raising serious questions about banking compliance and oversight.
Record bank switching sees Nationwide beat rivals
Exclusive analysis reveals Nationwide Building Society has become Britain's favourite bank for switchers, while Monzo leads digital challengers in the biggest account migration surge since 2022.
UK Banking Crisis: Customers Report Empty Accounts
Thousands of British banking customers face financial chaos as Santander, Barclays and Halifax experience severe technical failures causing accounts to show zero balances and disappearing transactions.
Nationwide's £1.8bn customer payout shocks banking sector
Exclusive: Nationwide Building Society announces unprecedented £1.8 billion payout to 3.4 million members following financial success, while challenger banks face profit squeeze.
Monzo hires Google veteran for African expansion drive
Former Google and Standard Chartered executive Hussain Elius appointed as Monzo's Head of International Markets to drive African expansion strategy
Trump's gold bar deal with bank sparks regulatory concerns
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's unusual financial arrangement with a small New York bank that purchased his gold bars, sparking regulatory concerns and political scrutiny.
Bank of England gold at risk in security strike
Exclusive: The Bank of England faces an unprecedented security crisis as guards protecting Britain's £200 billion gold reserves prepare to walk out over pay disputes, raising alarm about the safety of the nation's wealth.
Lloyds & Santander Face Treasury Car Finance Probe
Exclusive: The Treasury Committee intensifies its investigation into discretionary commission arrangements, now targeting major banks including Lloyds and Santander over car finance practices.
Lloyds Faces Major Fine Over Spanish Property Scandal
Exclusive: Lloyds Banking Group could face substantial penalties after UK regulators uncovered serious misconduct in its Spanish property investment scheme affecting thousands of customers.
Full List of UK Bank Branches Closing in 2024
Major UK banks announce sweeping branch closures across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - is your local bank on the list?
Nationwide payment delays hit thousands after tech glitch
Nationwide Building Society confirms major payment delays affecting thousands of customers after technical glitch disrupts processing systems. Here's what you need to know.
Santander demands government intervention in car finance crisis
Banking giant Santander calls for urgent government action as compensation claims threaten to overwhelm the UK car finance industry, warning of severe market disruption.
Santander Faces UK Government Crackdown Over Spanish Control
Santander UK confronts potential government intervention as Spanish financial watchdog seeks unprecedented control over British banking operations, raising sovereignty concerns.
JPMorgan's dystopian NYC headquarters sparks backlash
JPMorgan Chase's new $3 billion Manhattan headquarters is being ridiculed as a 'dystopian fortress' with critics slamming its imposing design and controversial features. Discover why this architectural giant is dividing opinion.
HSBC sued over Bernie Madoff profits in major lawsuit
HSBC confronts explosive legal action alleging the banking giant knowingly profited from Bernie Madoff's notorious Ponzi scheme while ignoring clear warning signs in the largest fraud in Wall Street history.
DWP Expands Bank Account Surveillance Powers
The DWP is dramatically expanding its powers to monitor benefit claimants' bank accounts in a major crackdown on fraud. Here's how the new rules could affect you.
Libor banker jailed for rate-rigging sues UBS for £400m
Tom Hayes, the first banker imprisoned for Libor manipulation, is suing his former employer UBS for £400 million, claiming the bank pressured him into misconduct then abandoned him.
Starling Bank pulls ads from Facebook over scam fears
Digital challenger bank Starling has terminated its advertising on Facebook and Instagram, citing the platforms' failure to protect users from sophisticated financial fraud and investment scams.
Amazon veteran targets HSBC's China banking stronghold
Former Amazon executive Scott Bessent launches strategic campaign against HSBC, leveraging his e-commerce expertise to challenge the banking behemoth's dominance in Asian markets.
Barclays faces political storm over Saudi expansion
Rachel Reeves condemns Barclays' Middle Eastern expansion strategy amid human rights concerns, sparking debate about ethical banking and foreign policy.
US Banks Face Renewed Epstein Legal Battle
Major US banks JPMorgan and Deutsche Bank confront renewed lawsuits alleging they enabled Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking network through continued financial services despite red flags.
HSBC sued for £1bn over Madoff fund collapse
Global banking giant HSBC confronts massive legal action from investors who lost millions in Luxembourg-based fund Herald Luxembourgh, connected to Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme.
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