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Can UK banks adopt a Morgan Stanley-style approach to returning to work?
July 7, 2021The US investment bank is looking to bar non-vaccinated staff from its New York offices, allowing it to remove remaining restrictions.

Lessons for banks from subprime lender Amigo’s woes
July 1, 2021A UK high court decision means that if a bank wants to bind customers into a compensation scheme, it needs to consider what is a ‘fair level’ of compensation.

UK consumers drawn to neobanks during pandemic – but trust issues remain
June 30, 2021Demand for digital-only services has flourished, but many people still prefer to pay their salaries into an incumbent high street bank.

UK banking vacancies surge in May
June 9, 2021IT and compliance roles are in demand, as banks digitalise operations and grapple with the post-Brexit regulatory landscape.

Investing in sustainable fashion
May 26, 2021How investors, big brands and the government can improve British fashion.

The implications of the UK’s anti-corruption sanctions for banks
May 26, 2021The broad definition of ‘involvement’ in corruption should give banks pause for thought.

Pandemic has boosted UK consumer trust in incumbent banks
May 26, 2021Only 20% of respondents to an EQ Credit Services survey are willing to borrow from an alternative lender in 2020, down from 62% in 2019.

Currency concerns could derail Scotland’s independence bid
May 25, 2021As Scotland inches closer to independence, it’s worth examining the immediate fiscal and monetary hurdles the fledgling country would face.

A strong and simple framework for the regulation of UK banks?
May 19, 2021The UK regulator wants to simplify the rules for banks and building societies. How might this work?