US banks’ profit picture less clear with cloudy rates trajectory
NEW YORK, April 12 (Reuters) - The uncertain trajectory of interest rates is making it hard for U.S. banks to...
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UK lenders face smaller impact from Basel rules than rivals, BoE says
A general view of the Bank of England in the City of London, Britain, September 25, 2023. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo...
Exclusive: JPMorgan begins First Republic makeover as it opens more branches
The entrance to a First Republic Bank branch is seen in the Chinatown neighborhood of New York City, U.S., April 28, 2023. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNEW YORK, Dec 11 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase (JPM.N) is preparing to overhaul branches it acquired from failed First Republic Bank as the lender expands its formidable national footprint."Branches have been a winning strategy for us that is helping us capture more market share,” Jennifer Roberts, CEO of Chase Consumer Banking, told Reuters in an interview.Of the customers who hold deposits with the...
Post-Brexit ‘Big Bang’ reform of UK financial sector a ‘damp squib’, say lawmakers
People walk through the City of London financial district in London, Britain, September 13, 2021. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/File Photo Acquire Licensing...
Calvino picked to lead European Investment Bank, in boost for Spain
Spain's Economy Minister Nadia Calvino arrives for the closing session of the New Global Financial Pact Summit, Friday, June 23,...
Bank of England asks banks to report private credit exposure -sources
A pedestrian walks past the Bank of England in the City of London, Britain, September 25, 2023. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Britain's top financial regulator has asked banks active in the so-called private credit market for details of their exposure to an area which it has identified as a top systemic danger, people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.The global market for private credit, which largely involves leveraged loans made to indebted companies, grew to nearly $1.5 trillion in 2022, a jump of...
UK plans higher liquidity requirements for money market funds
Signage is seen for the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority), the UK's financial regulatory body, at their head offices in London,...
Bank of England says UK coping with higher rates for now but sees risks ahead
A general view shows the Bank of England in London, Britain, September 21, 2023. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON,...
JPMorgan says integration of First Republic Bank is going as per plan
A branch of First Republic Bank is seen after Jamie Dimon's JPMorgan Chase & Co emerged as the winner of a weekend auction of the bank in San Franciso, California, U.S. May 1, 2023. REUTERS/Hyun Joo Jin Acquire Licensing RightsNEW YORK, Dec 5 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase's (JPM.N) integration of failed First Republic Bank is going according to the plan as it looks to retain customers and build on services it acquired, said Marianne Lake, the Co-CEO of JPMorgan's consumer and community bank.JPMorgan, the largest U.S. lender, has retained 90%...
Global banks forecast improved investment banking outlook
A street sign for Wall Street hangs in front of the New York Stock Exchange May 8, 2013. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNEW YORK, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Global bank executives said that dealmaking conditions have begun to improve, with some predicting a better outlook for strategic mergers and acquisitions at an industry event on Tuesday.Both M&A activity and initial public offerings (IPOs) faltered last year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the U.S. Federal Reserve's aggressive rate hikes to tame inflation."The M&A deals are coming a little faster,"...