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UK bank pass annual stress tests, says BoE

(Sharecast News) - Eight major UK banks have passed annual capital stress tests and were well positioned to support households and businesses through a period of rising interest rates, the Bank of England said on Wednesday.

Stress test shows top 8 UK banks have enough capital, says Bank of England

LONDON, July 12 (Reuters) - The Bank of England said on Wednesday its annual stress test of eight major lenders showed that each could cope with rising interest rates in a stressed environment, and none would need to submit a revised capital plan.

World Bank names CEOs to help bring private funds to climate, development finance

WASHINGTON, July 10 (Reuters) - The World Bank on Monday named 15 chief executive officers including financiers and asset managers to a group launched by the lender's president, Ajay Banga, aiming to marshal more private capital to combat climate change and boost investment in developing countries.

World Bank chief names CEOs to aid climate finance 'lab' effort

WASHINGTON, July 10 (Reuters) - The World Bank on Monday named the 15 chief executive officers including financiers and asset managers who will make up a group launched by the lender's president, Ajay Banga, to marshal more private capital to combat climate change.

UK's FTSE 100 gains on energy boost; real estate stocks slip

Water utility firms rise on Thames Water news

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Fed's Daly, Mester guide towards more interest rate hikes

(Sharecast News) - Two top US central bank officials guided towards more tightening moves in 2023.

Biden meets King Charles and PM Sunak, hails 'rock solid' UK ties

Climate change and Ukraine crisis at top of agenda

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Canada extends consultation period for RBC's $13.5 bln bid for HSBC unit

TORONTO, July 10 (Reuters) - Canada's finance ministry has extended the consultation period for Royal Bank of Canada's $13.5 billion proposed acquisition of HSBC's Canadian unit by 15 days due to a technical error that prevented the department from receiving some submissions by email.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: HSBC raises ConvaTec; Berenberg cuts BHP

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

Banks recognise savers need help accessing best rates - UK regulator

(Alliance News) - The City regulator said it had held a "constructive" meeting after summoning UK banks to discuss concerns surrounding interest rates for savers lagging behind the cost of mortgages.

UK banks must accelerate rate rises for savers, says watchdog

LONDON, July 6 (Reuters) - British regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said on Thursday that banks need to accelerate rate rises for savers, but said it was not up to the watchdog to dictate pricing.

UK's FTSE 100 hits three-month low as rate hike worries grip

United Utilities jumps after MS upgrade

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Banks must provide value to savers, says UK watchdog

LONDON, July 6 (Reuters) - Britain's Financial Conduct Authority said on Thursday that banks need to ensure they are providing value to savers, but said it was not up to the regulator to dictate pricing.

LONDON BRIEFING: FTSE 100 to fall as more US rate hikes expected

(Alliance News) - Stocks are called lower in London on Thursday, after hawkish minutes from the US Federal Reserve once again gave rise to interest rate fears.

UK FCA to discuss savings rates concerns with bank chiefs

(Alliance News) - Bank chiefs are meeting Financial Conduct Authority officials on Thursday to discuss concerns surrounding interest rates for savers lagging behind the cost of mortgages.