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NatWest takes £24m hit from abandoned ‘Tell Sid’-style campaign

Bank left with costs from Sir Trevor McDonald-fronted campaign after early election halted rollout

The Guardian - UK

Four major banks breached rules to help keep customers informed

Lloyds, TSB and AIB have confirmed they are making changes and HSBC has been issued with directions, the Competition and Markets Authority said.

The Independent UK

Lloyds predicts drop in defaults on loans and mortgages as UK economy improves

Bank sets aside just £44m for bad debts and defaults in second quarter amid upbeat outlook

The Guardian - UK

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Banks closing branches will have to protect customers’ access to cash – watchdog

The Financial Conduct Authority said new rules will come into effect from September 18.

The Independent UK

Who is unbanked in the US?

How do the 6% of Americans without a bank account use their money?

USAFacts

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street breaks losing streak

Shares are mixed in Asia after a rally on Wall Street

The Independent UK

Northern Rock ‘mortgage prisoners’ sue TSB subsidiary that bought their loans

Borrowers say Whistletree charged inflated interest rates when it took on their debt after lender’s collapse

The Guardian - UK

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Exiled pro-democracy Hong Kong activists blocked from accessing pensions

Case raises questions about complicity of western financial institutions in persecution of Chinese government critics

The Guardian - UK

JPMorgan Chase commits $6 Million Investment to expand Latino homeownership opportunities

Philanthropic funding will support UnidosUS capacity building and their HOME (Home Ownership Means Equity) initiative

Latin Times

Treasury Department Warns Against State Laws Restricting Banks

Treasury Department warns against state laws limiting banks from considering ESG factors, citing national security risks.

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NatWest makes banking app available on Apple’s Vision Pro headset

Personal banking customers of NatWest and its sister brands, Royal Bank of Scotland and Ulster Bank, will be able to use the technology.

The Independent UK

Canary Wharf Group to carve chunks out of HSBC tower after bank leaves

Revamp of 42-storey block when bank moves out in 2027 will include new terraces and leisure facilities

The Guardian - UK

‘More politicised than any other bank’: HSBC’s new boss prepares to ride the Chinese tiger

Georges Elhedery learned Mandarin in preparation for the top job, a sign that he grasps exactly where his lender’s strength and weakness lie

The Guardian - UK

Nationwide admits it faces ‘challenges’ in years-long Virgin Money merger

The building society defended the £2.9 billion takeover to members during its annual general meeting on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

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International Business Times

HSBC Names CFO Elhedery As Next Chief Executive

HSBC on Wednesday named chief financial officer Georges Elhedery as the bank's next chief executive to drive "the next phase of development and growth".

The Independent UK

Lloyds Bank sued for discrimination by employees disciplined over pro-Palestine views

Afra Sohail and Aunngbeen Khalid were subject to disciplinary action for their comments by their employer Lloyds Bank

The Guardian - UK

Disused Lloyds office sites to be converted into social housing

Exclusive: Bank launches project by selling Pudsey site as CEO says Labour’s commitment to sector is ‘clearer’ than last government’s

AAP

Banks lashed for ripping off poorer customers

The market watchdog has slammed four major banks for causing financial distress to more than two million Australians by systematically overcharging on fees.

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AAP

Aussie 'FinFra': Magic wand for technology trailblazers

Australia faces a deadline for decommissioning the decades-old payments system for handling wages, bills and welfare as the velocity of the economy increases.

International Business Times

Mixed Profits At US Banks Amid Weaker Signs From Low-income Customers

JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup reported increased second-quarter profits Friday despite somewhat higher costs to account for bad loans in light of greater stress on lower-income customers.

Kiplinger

Wells Fargo Stock Falls Despite Q2 Beat: Buy, Sell or Hold?

Wells Fargo stock is down despite reporting better-than-expected second-quarter earnings results. Here’s what you need to know.

The Independent UK

Banking complaints reach highest level in a decade as current account gripes soar

Consumers brought 24,402 credit card complaints, mostly due to perceptions around unaffordable or irresponsible lending

The Guardian - US

Senators accuse JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon of backtracking on climate commitments

Exclusive: Letter from senators, led by Elizabeth Warren, says JPMorgan may have misled investors and public

The Independent UK

Signs of household optimism as spending on holidays and entertainment increases

There were also signs of households cutting back on renovation projects and clothing, according to TSB.

AAP

Pacific banking bolstered with federal $6 million boost

Banking services in Pacific nations will be strengthened with $6.3 million from the federal government, as Australian financial services are urged to stay.

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