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Bank Wars, Episode XX: The Rise of FinTech
The Financial Services Club Blog
Over the years, a few people have likened me to the Yoda of banking. Yoda is one of the most likable characters in the Star Wars franchise, but I’m not sure if I like the comparison. Yoda is seriously old, speaks in riddles and is tiny and wrinkled. Nevertheless, I …

What will bank branches look like in the future?
The Royal Bank of Scotland's chief executive has ruled out any further branch closures for now, arguing that the group's 800-strong UK network is "about the right size and shape to meet the needs of our customers".

HSBC sees annual profit slump by 33%
Pressure has been growing on interim chief executive Noel Quinn to shake up the bank.

Mifid II review aims to boost euro trading in commodities
Two years on from landmark legislation, Brussels prepares series of tweaks

HSBC sets new cost cutting, earnings targets after 2019 profit falls 33%
HSBC Holdings PLC on Tuesday unveiled plans to cut $100 billion in assets, slash its investment bank and restructure in the United States and Europe, as it launched its biggest overhaul in years in a bid to improve returns.

Brexit: France warns UK of bitter trade negotiations
The UK and EU will "rip each other apart" as they vie for advantage, France's foreign minister says.

NS&I announce interest rate reductions for 25m customers
Changes will take effect from May hitting premium bonds and savings accounts Millions of savers are to be hit by a series of interest rate reductions announced by the Treasury-backed savings giant NS&I. The institution, which has 25 million customers and a duty to balance the needs of savers, taxpayers

Moneybarn fined £3m for treating borrowers badly
Provident Financial's car finance firm is fined for not being fair with customers in debt.