U.K. Banks Enjoy Improved Outlook -- Market Talk
0823 GMT - U.K. banks have attractive valuations and look set for a solid earnings season, UBS says in a note. "By geography we have a preference for the U.K. banks, which offer increasing net interes
Market Chatter: UK's NatWest Stake Said to Fall Under 20% Soon
NatWest Group (NWG.L) is "pleased with the recent momentum" in the UK government's plan to trim its stake in the company amid a media report that said the Treasury's shareholding will fall under 20% s
European Banks' Bid to Close Gap With Wall Street Temporarily Stumbles Into Politics -- Talking Markets
By Elena Vardon and Helena Smolak European banks' efforts to narrow the once-significant valuation gap with their American peers have faced what many analysts expect will prove to be a temporary setb
Earnings From NatWest's Deal for Sainsbury's Banking Assets Should Compensate Capital Hit Quickly -- Market Talk
1128 GMT - NatWest's acquisition of Sainsbury's banking balance sheet adds to profitability without impacting distributions significantly, Bank of America Global Research says in a note after the comp
SoftBank-Backed Fintech Giant Revolut Eyes Valuation Of Over $40B In Employee Share Sale: Report
In a move that could solidify its status as Europe's most valuable startup, Revolut, a UK-based fintech major, is reportedly eyeing a valuation of over $40 billion in an employee share sale.What Happe
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering Financial Services. Exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0902 ET - Adyen continues to significantly outpace its addressable market wi
NatWest Buys Sainsbury's Banking Arm, Adding £2.5B Asset Base
Market Talk Roundup: NatWest Buys Sainsbury's Bank Assets, Liabilities
Sainsbury's is transferring assets and liabilities from its banking branch to lender NatWest, in line with the British grocer's phased withdrawal from its core banking business outlined earlier this y
Global Equities Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering Equities. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires throughout the day. 0923 GMT - YouGov could post disappointing results for the fourth quarter as it grapples wi
National Westminster Bank (NWG.US) agrees to acquire the retail banking business of Santander, stepping up its layout in the retail banking business.
According to Zhītōng Cáijīng APP, UK bank giant National Westminster Bank (NWG.US) has formally agreed to acquire the banking business department of UK retailer Sainsbury's, hoping to capture more market share in the domestic retail banking industry. Therefore, this transaction will enable National Westminster Bank to have a larger scale in retail businesses such as credit cards and personal loans, and it is also the latest indication that one of the world's largest grocery stores has failed to break the monopoly of traditional lending institutions on retail financial services. It is understood that the two companies stated
NatWest's Acquisition of Sainsbury's Bank Seems Sensible -- Market Talk
0749 GMT - NatWest's purchase of Sainsbury's banking assets and liabilities seems to fit with its existing strategy, KBW analyst Edward Firth says in a note after the British lender announced the deal
NatWest to Close Operations in Poland
By Elena Vardon NatWest is planning to exit Poland by the end of 2025 and intends to transfer its financial crime operations to its hubs in the U.K. and India. The British lender decided to exit the
J Sainsbury To Return Cap to Hldrs
J Sainsbury To Return Cap to Hldrs
J Sainsbury: Bank to Return Excess Cap of GBP250M to Group
J Sainsbury: Bank to Return Excess Cap of GBP250M to Group
J Sainsbury: Sale Excludes Commission Income Businesses
J Sainsbury: Sale Excludes Commission Income Businesses
J Sainsbury to Sell Bank to NatWest
J Sainsbury to Sell Bank to NatWest
NatWest Group Plans Poland Exit by End of FY25
NatWest Group (NWG.L) intends to gradually close its Polish operations and leave the country by the end of 2025, London's Financial Times reported Wednesday, citing the bank. The plan, part of the Bri
If you are afraid of the high US stock market, you may want to pay attention to the fund manager who outperformed 86% of peers. Recommended market: United Kingdom stock market.
J O Hambro fund managers are bullish on financial and cyclical stocks in the United Kingdom; one of the UK investment funds under the institution has outperformed 86% of other funds this year.
U.K. Domestic-Facing Banks Are Better Positioned Than Asian-Focused Peers Amid Rate Cuts -- Market Talk
1038 GMT - U.K. domestically oriented banks are better positioned than their Asian-focused peers to benefit from the tailwinds that the structural hedge--a balance sheet exercise to reduce sensitivity
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