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TEXT-S&P ratings - HSBC Bank PLC (Madrid Branch)

Jan 16 - =============================================================================== Ratings -- HSBC Bank PLC (Madrid Branch) -------------------------- 16-Jan-2013 =============================================================================== CREDIT RATING: AA-/Negative/A-1+ Countr

London midday: Banks and miners fall as risk is scaled back

Banking and mining stocks were firmly out of favour on Wednesday morning as risk appetite was scaled back due to concerns over the outlook for global economic growth. The World Bank has cut its global growth forecast for 2013 due to the difficult recovery that economies worldwide are currently unde

Broker snap: Nomura prefers French/Swiss banks over UK lenders

Nomura has retained its 'neutral' view on the UK bank sector, saying that domestic lenders 'scan weaker' than French and Swiss banks for total returns. Last month's Anchor report by Nomura highlighted its long-term reason to be cautious on the UK domestic bank sector and favour the UK Asia-focused

Vickers backs bank break-up threat to aid reform

LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Britain's plans to make banks ring-fence their retail operations from riskier areas has a better chance of succeeding if a threat of full separation is in place, the architect of the ring-fencing plan said. John Vickers headed up the Independent Commission on Banking (ICB)

Wednesday broker round-up UPDATE

Anglo American: Goldman Sachs reduces target price from 1650p to 1500p and reiterates its sell recommendation. Antofagasta: Goldman Sachs ups target price from 1100p to 1120p and still recommends to sell. ARM Holdings: UBS increases target price from 750p to 900p, while downgrading to neutral. As

MOVES-Wells Fargo, Citigroup, CQS, BNY Mellon

Jan 15 (Reuters) - The following financial services industry appointments were announced on Tuesday. To inform us of other job changes, email to moves@thomsonreuters.com. FRANKLIN SQUARE CAPITAL PARTNERS The sponsor of alternative investment products named three hires to its distribution team. The U

Wells Fargo hires HSBC veteran in European push

Jan 15 (Reuters) - Wells Fargo & Co said on Tuesday it hired an HSBC Holdings Plc veteran to lead its banking operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa as it continues to expand its international operations. Joe Saffire joins the fourth-largest U.S. bank by assets after 20 years with HSBC, wh

MOVES-Wells Fargo, Citigroup, CQS, BNY Mellon

Jan 15 (Reuters) - The following financial services industry appointments were announced on Tuesday. To inform us of other job changes, email to moves@thomsonreuters.com. WELLS FARGO & CO The bank named Joe Saffire as head of global banking for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Saffire had spent 2

Bank of England warns against risky bets on weak economy

* King sees "disturbing" hunt for high-yield investments * More bank capital needed, euro zone problems not over * Goldman Sachs attempt to avoid UK income tax "depressing" By David Milliken and Huw Jones LONDON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Bank of England Governor Mervyn King warned on Tuesday that investor

MOVES-Wells Fargo, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, CQS

MOVES-Wells Fargo, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, CQS

Jan 15 (Reuters) - The following financial services industry appointments were announced on Tuesday. To inform us of other job changes, email to moves@thomsonreuters.com. WELLS FARGO & CO The bank named Joe Saffire as head of global banking for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Saffire had spent 2

Moody's affirms Ardagh's CFR at B2/neg, assigns ratings to new bonds

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Bank of England's King discusses financial stability

LONDON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Bank of England Governor Mervyn King and other members of the central bank's Financial Policy Committee appeared before a British parliament committee on Tuesday to discuss their November Financial Stability Report. For highlights of their remarks, please see

HIGHLIGHTS-Bank of England's King discusses financial stability

LONDON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Bank of England Governor Mervyn King and other members of the central bank's Financial Policy Committee appeared before a British parliament committee on Tuesday to discuss their November Financial Stability Report. Following are highlights of their remarks. For a Reuters

HIGHLIGHTS-Bank of England's King discusses financial stability

LONDON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Bank of England Governor Mervyn King and other members of the central bank's Financial Policy Committee appeared before a British parliament committee on Tuesday to discuss their November Financial Stability Report. Following are highlights of their remarks. For a Reuters