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Category : Banking
Lloyds Banking Group Hit by Major Service Outage
Thousands of UK banking customers were left stranded as Lloyds Banking Group services crashed, leaving accounts inaccessible and payments failing across multiple major banks.
HMRC Can Now Raid Bank Accounts for Unpaid Tax
HMRC gains controversial new authority to directly recover unpaid tax debts from millions of bank accounts without court orders, raising serious concerns about financial safeguards and taxpayer rights.
Australian Banks Slash Thousands of ATMs Amid Cash Decline
Westpac, Commonwealth Bank and ANZ are dramatically reducing their ATM networks across Australia as cash transactions plummet, leaving regional communities and vulnerable customers concerned about access to essential banking services.
Gen Z Abandoning Banking Careers for Entrepreneurship
London's financial institutions face a talent crisis as Generation Z workers reject traditional banking roles in favour of entrepreneurial ventures and flexible work experiences, according to industry leaders.
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.
BNP Paribas sued over al-Bashir millions
French banking giant BNP Paribas confronts explosive legal action in New York for allegedly processing $150 million for ousted Sudanese dictator Omar al-Bashir, accused of genocide and war crimes.
Private Credit: The Shadow Lenders Reshaping UK Business
As traditional banks retreat, private credit is stepping in to fund British businesses. Discover how this $2.1tn shadow banking sector is transforming corporate lending while raising regulatory concerns.
HMRC gains power to seize money from bank accounts
HM Revenue & Customs gains controversial authority to recover tax debts directly from personal bank accounts without court orders, raising privacy and fairness concerns across Britain.
Dimon: Worst economic crisis since WWII could be coming
Wall Street banking titan Jamie Dimon warns of potentially devastating economic storms ahead, citing persistent inflation and geopolitical tensions as major threats to global stability.
HMRC can directly deduct from bank accounts for tax debts
UK tax authorities now have unprecedented powers to directly deduct money from bank accounts for unpaid taxes, raising serious concerns about financial privacy and error risks.
UK Banks Investigated Over Motor Finance Commissions
Major British banks including Barclays, Lloyds and Santander face regulatory scrutiny over controversial motor finance commission arrangements that could trigger significant compensation payouts.
UK Banks Face Investor Backlash Over SVB Exposure
Standard Chartered and Barclays under pressure as shareholders demand transparency about potential contagion risks from US banking crisis
TikTok death cleaning trend triggers UK banking exodus
British savers are abandoning traditional banks in droves, inspired by a viral TikTok trend about post-mortem decluttering that's causing financial chaos for bereaved families.
Elite Credit Card Service Meltdown: Customers Abandoned
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming customer service failures at premium credit card providers Citi and Chase, leaving elite cardholders stranded without promised benefits and support.
Investment Scams Surge 53% in UK, FCA Warns
The Financial Conduct Authority warns of sophisticated fraud operations targeting British investors, with reported cases jumping 53% in a single year.
FCA: Banks need stricter controls against romance scams
The Financial Conduct Authority warns banks must implement stronger safeguards as sophisticated romance scams surge, costing victims millions annually. New regulatory framework expected.
US Regional Bank Stocks Crash Amid Renewed Crisis Fears
American regional banks face renewed turmoil as NYCB's financial warning triggers sector-wide selloff, raising fears of another banking crisis and Federal Reserve intervention.
Banks Cut 0% Interest Periods on Credit Cards
Major UK banks are dramatically reducing interest-free periods on balance transfers, leaving borrowers with higher costs. Discover how this shift affects your finances and what alternatives remain.
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.
DWP Account Raid: Banks Get New Seizure Powers
Exclusive: Major banking update gives institutions authority to freeze and remove money from accounts suspected of benefit fraud in sweeping DWP crackdown.
Banks sued over Epstein's financial network
Major US banks face explosive lawsuit alleging they knowingly facilitated Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking empire through suspicious financial activities spanning decades.
US Consumer Watchdog Defies Shutdown Threat with Hiring Spree
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accelerates hiring for nearly 200 positions as political battle over funding threatens agency operations. Exclusive insight into the controversial expansion.
Credit Suisse Faces High Court Over Mozambique Scandal
The Swiss banking giant confronts fresh legal turmoil as the High Court greenlights a landmark case over its role in Mozambique's controversial $2 billion loan scandal that crippled the African nation's economy.
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.
Bank closes Palestine activists' account
A couple campaigning for Palestinian rights have had their joint account abruptly closed by Yorkshire Building Society, raising concerns about financial discrimination against activists.
UK Banks Cut Mortgage Rates: Barclays, Lloyds, Halifax, NatWest
Barclays, Lloyds, Halifax and NatWest have all announced significant mortgage rate reductions this week, offering relief to homeowners and buyers amid changing economic conditions.
UK regulators slash banker bonus waiting periods
Major regulatory shift allows City bankers to access annual bonuses after just three months as UK continues post-Brexit financial reforms to boost competitiveness.
100+ financial firms move operations abroad post-Brexit
Exclusive: Britain's financial watchdog reveals over 100 companies have moved operations overseas following Brexit, with Dublin and Luxembourg emerging as top destinations for relocating City firms.
Martin Lewis: Ditch This Banking 'Demon' Now
Money saving expert Martin Lewis reveals why you should immediately switch from this common banking practice that's draining Brits' wallets.
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