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Some UK banks improving interest rates for savers, says watchdog

LONDON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - More savings accounts are offering higher interest rates as a more competitive market emerges, though regulatory intervention may still be needed to ensure customers are getting fair value, Britain's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said on Friday.

Arm prepares to meet investors ahead of blockbuster IPO -sources

NEW YORK, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Arm Holdings Ltd plans to launch its roadshow for investors after Labor Day, as the chip designer prepares for its much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) in September, according to people familiar with the matter.

European shares at two-week high; UK's FTSE 100 outperforms

U.S. job openings data boosts Fed pause bets

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Barclays hires internet banker Taylor from Goldman Sachs-memo

Aug 25 (Reuters) - Barclays Plc has hired Emma Taylor, a Goldman Sachs Group Inc technology banker, as global head of internet investment banking, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters.

UK banking stocks are undervalued, says Shore Capital

(Sharecast News) - Shore Capital has reiterated its 'buy' ratings on six UK-listed banking stocks, saying the market is currently pricing in a "far worse outlook".

Everyman half-year revenue and earnings down; agrees new loan facility

(Alliance News) - Everyman Media Group PLC on Friday said it is trading in line with expectations, although first-half revenue and earnings were lower.

Britain makes access to fee-free cash machine a legal right

LONDON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Nearly everyone in Britain will remain within three miles (4.8 km) of a cash machine that does not charge fees despite the dwindling use of notes and coins, the finance ministry said on Thursday.

LONDON BRIEFING: L&G profit falls on investments; M&S outlook rosy

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are expected to edge up at Tuesday's open, as investors weigh the latest economic data from the UK and Asia.

UK watchdog kicks off 'politically-exposed persons' review

LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Britain's Financial Conduct Authority said on Monday it will ask lawmakers to report any problems they have opening or maintaining a bank account ahead of a formal investigation.

US Steel to explore strategic alternatives after unsolicited bids

Aug 13 (Reuters) - United States Steel said on Sunday it is initiating a formal review to evaluate strategic alternatives for the steel producer after receiving multiple unsolicited bids for part or all of its business.

British equities rise as travel stocks rally after China lifts travel curbs

China eased travel restrictions

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FTSE 100 movers: Commodity stocks rise, Hiscox sinks

(Sharecast News) - Mining stocks were up across the board on Wednesday, clawing back losses after a poor showing the previous session as weak economic data from China fuelled concerns over demand.

UBS taps Barclays semiconductors banker Anissimov-sources

NEW YORK, Aug 3 (Reuters) - UBS Group AG has hired semiconductors banker Dmitri Anissimov from Barclays Plc , according to people familiar with the matter.

UK's Hunt asks financial watchdog to urgently review 'debanking' concerns

LONDON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - British finance minister Jeremy Hunt said on Thursday he had asked the country's financial services watchdog to urgently investigate terminations of bank accounts and suggested that lenders who have broken the law should be fined.

Britain's banks told to give data on terminating customer accounts

LONDON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Britain's Financial Conduct Authority said on Thursday it will ask banks and building societies for data on customer account terminations to check if they were justified or break the law.