US banks commit to major UK expansion after budget

Shortly after the UK budget, two major US banks unveiled plans to significantly increase their footprint in Britain, signalling renewed confidence in the country’s financial-services environment. JPMorgan said it will build a

Sterling rises ahead of UK budget announcement

The British pound strengthened modestly as markets positioned themselves ahead of the UK government’s much-anticipated budget. Financial markets appear cautiously optimistic that the forthcoming measures may avoid overly aggressive tax hikes while

Quantum computing reshapes bank performance systems

Quantum computing is emerging as a transformative force in banking, with the potential to redefine financial performance across multiple dimensions. According to McKinsey & Company, leading banks are already exploring applications that

European banks offer investors sweeteners

European lenders are increasingly deploying incentives to maintain investor interest as the sector’s rally shows signs of stalling. The move comes amid softer earnings and rising concerns over economic growth, prompting banks

EU harmonises insolvency laws for investment

The European Union has reached a provisional agreement to harmonise core insolvency laws across its 27 member states, seeking to remove legal barriers to cross-border investment and integrate capital markets more deeply.

UK raises bank deposit guarantee to 120000

The Bank of England (BoE) on 18 November 2025 announced that the deposit protection limit under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) will be raised to £120,000 per person from the current

Santander’s Digital Leap Into Crypto Banking

In a move that crystallises the changing face of European finance, Openbank – the fully digital arm of Banco Santander – has entered the cryptocurrency arena. The platform now allows Spanish customers