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Bank of England gives lenders December deadline to improve data on risks

LONDON, March 7 (Reuters) - The Bank of England will decide by year end if tougher disclosure rules are needed for banks after the near meltdown in pension funds last September highlighted weaknesses in quantifying risks, it said on Tuesday.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Davy ups Purplebricks; JPMorgan cuts Clarkson

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Tuesday morning:

Chinese exports continue to decline in February

(Sharecast News) - China's foreign trade surplus over the first two months of 2023 was larger than expected as the economy reopened and exports rebounded, while import growth lagged behind.

LXi REIT completes first stage of financing on new GBP150 million loan

(Alliance News) - LXi REIT PLC on Monday said that it has completed the first stage of its ongoing refinancing with a new GBP150 million loan and an extension to its existing HSBC facility.

IN BRIEF: HSBC issues USD150.0 million senior unsecured notes due 2036

HSBC Holdings PLC - London-based bank financial services holding company - Issues USD150.0 million senior unsecured 5.796% fixed rates notes due 2036 under its debt issuance programme. Says application will be made to list the notes on official list of the Financial Conduct Authority and to trade notes on Main Market of London Stock Exchange.

FTSE 100 fights off losses as sterling loses shine; weak earnings weigh

HSBC down on trading ex-dividend

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European shares rise but stubborn inflation data caps gains

Weak pound, energy stocks lift UK's FTSE 100 0.4%

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Citibanamex faces exodus of customers as sale looms

MEXICO CITY, March 2 (Reuters) - Nearly 1 million customers of Citigroup Inc's retail unit in Mexico have deactivated their accounts since it was put up for sale last January, according to official government data, although it is unclear whether the looming sale is the cause.

HSBC activist shareholder demands AGM vote on Asia business spin-off

HK-based group led by Ken Lui seeking two resolutions

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HSBC activist shareholder demands AGM vote on Asia business spin-off

HK-based group led by Ken Lui seeking two resolutions

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British lawmakers further pressure banks over savings rates, exec pay

LONDON, March 1 (Reuters) - An influential group of British lawmakers have questioned whether banks are making excessive profits without passing the benefit of central bank interest rate hikes on to savers, in a series of letters to bank bosses sent on Wednesday.

UK banks asked to explain why some savings rates remain so low

(Alliance News) - A committee of MPs is pressing Britain's biggest banks to explain why some of their savings rates are still significantly lower than the Bank of England base rate.

British lawmakers ramp up pressure on banks over savings rates, exec pay

LONDON, March 1 (Reuters) - An influential group of British lawmakers have questioned whether banks are making excessive profits without passing the benefit of Bank of England interest rate rises to savers, in a series of letters to bank bosses sent on Wednesday.

Chinese factory sector activity rebounds more quickly than expected in February

(Sharecast News) - Factory sector activity in the People's Republic of China ramped up more quickly than expected in February, the results of two closely followed surveys revealed.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: JPMorgan cuts Mondi; Rolls-Royce raised

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Tuesday morning and Monday: