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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Fresh from securing its full UK banking licence, Revolut is exploring a high-street store to strengthen brand trust, following a pilot in Barcelona. www.thebanker.com/content/7b72...

A low-angle photograph of the Revolut headquarters in Canary Wharf, London. Overlaid text reads “Revolut considers opening ‘very cool store’ in the UK”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Goldman Sachs’ Kathy Ruemmler will make a complete exit rather than stay on as an adviser, as previously reported, amid scrutiny over her ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. www.thebanker.com/content/f8b9...

Kathy Ruemmler, former chief legal officer at Goldman Sachs, surrounded by reporters as she arrives for an interview before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee in Washington DC, US. Overlaid text reads “Goldman’s Ruemmler to step down once new general counsel found”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

UK banks are expected to post bumper half-year earnings, yet an over-reliance on net interest income is forcing a strategic pivot. As tailwinds fade, how are lenders planning to diversify revenue? www.thebanker.com/content/cdc0...

An image of Lloyds, Barclays and NatWest signage on a UK high street, with overlaid text reading “British banks set to post bumper profits but concerns persist over income diversity”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Regulators view banks as the first line of defence against financial crime, with lenders having to navigate an environment of “close to zero” tolerance for compliance failures. www.thebanker.com/content/535a...

Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage speaks at an event, with overlaid text reading “Reform donation row highlights banks’ money-laundering duties”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Lloyds Banking Group has declined to say whether it will review its banking relationship with Nigel Farage as financial allegations swirl around the Reform party leader. www.thebanker.com/content/2bf7...

An image of Nigel Farage, Reform UK party leader, as he announces his resignation as a member of parliament while giving a statement on his ‘future in public life’ on July 7, 2026. Overlaid text reads "Lloyds silent on whether it will continue to bank Farage and Reform UK"

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

In July’s edition of The Banker, we reveal our latest Top 1000 World Banks ranking. We’ve delved deep into the data, examined market trends and mapped the direction of travel to find out which banks got it right over the last year. Find out more: www.thebanker.com/Rankings-dat...

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

As mobile phone thefts rise in the UK, banks are adopting new strategies to counter associated fraud risks — from internal warnings to advanced protective technology. www.thebanker.com/content/99f5...

An image of a Metropolitan police officer walking past a woman using her smartphone on a London street. Overlaid text reads "UK banks wrestle with phone-snatching surge"

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

A new bank-backed stablecoin initiative led by Stripe is set to challenge the dominance of incumbents Circle and Tether by reshaping reserve economics and eliminating transaction fees. www.thebanker.com/content/38e1...

The Stripe Inc. headquarters in South San Francisco, California, US. Overlaid text reads “Stripe challenges Circle with bank-backed Open USD stablecoin”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Global wealth has expanded at its fastest rate in a decade, driven by strong equity markets, but demographic shifts threaten to limit wealth management opportunities. www.thebanker.com/content/b7f2...

A rising line chart displayed at Nasdaq Stockholm, with overlaid text reading “Global wealth rises but opportunities for banks could drop, UBS says”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Barclays’ £750mn headquarters purchase signals a major vote of confidence for Canary Wharf, reinforcing its future as a financial hub for London. www.thebanker.com/content/f6b6...

An image of Barclays’ office building in Canary Wharf, London, UK. Overlaid text reads “Barclays buys London HQ for £750mn”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

With UK building societies facing margin pressures and tech deficits, rumours of an Atom Bank takeover reveal a new strategic playbook. www.thebanker.com/content/08fc...

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Andy Burnham’s by-election win has stirred UK political uncertainty and revived industry anxieties over potential increases to bank taxes. www.thebanker.com/content/d89c...

An image of Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham speaking after his Makerfield by-election victory. Overlaid text reads “Markets slip as Burnham win paves way for Labour leadership contest”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Following allegations that it “fabricated” data, a prominent wealth migration report has radically overhauled its format. www.thebanker.com/content/66d9...

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Rapid adoption of AI in credit decisionmaking is outpacing regulation, leaving lenders exposed to compliance gaps. How can banks solve the ‘black box’ paradox? www.thebanker.com/content/457a...

A black box with circuitry on its sides, indicating an AI system, with overlaid text reading “Banks and regulators clash over ‘black box’ AI credit risk”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

As Ukraine pushes for tighter sanctions on Russian banks, its own financial sector is rapidly aligning with EU regulations. www.thebanker.com/content/d975...

An image of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaking at an event in Kyiv, Ukraine. Overlaid text reads “Zelenskyy calls for further sanctions on Russian banks”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

European payment network Wero is courting UK lenders. As major British banks back a new domestic scheme to challenge US dominance, Wero’s leadership argues a pan-European approach is the superior strategy. www.thebanker.com/content/6b4e...

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

As APP fraud drives total UK losses to £1.28bn, UK Finance warns that current reimbursement rules do “nothing“ to prevent crime. www.thebanker.com/content/da15...

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

As SpaceX prepares for the biggest IPO of all time, unusual structures and fast-tracked index rules raise questions. Are public investors buying into value creation, or merely crystallising insider gains? www.thebanker.com/content/30e7...

An image of Elon Musk, CEO and founder of SpaceX, with overlaid text reading “SpaceX IPO set up to yield biggest possible gains for Musk, says former banker”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

The European Commission’s temporary relief on Basel III market risk rules aims to safeguard competitiveness, but critics warn of a “race to the bottom”. www.thebanker.com/content/3534...

A close-up of a European Union flag outside the European Commission building in Brussels, Belgium. Overlaid text reads “EU Basel III delay ‘asking for trouble’, says ESRB adviser”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

New research given exclusively to The Banker reveals shifting trust dynamics in UK banking, with high street giants diverging and digital challengers losing ground. www.thebanker.com/content/4d01...

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

As Donald Trump’s agenda slows the green transition, bank financing for fossil fuel expansion hit a record $508bn in 2025. Which lenders drove the surge and which regions bucked the trend? www.thebanker.com/content/e33b...

An image of US President Donald Trump as he listens to cabinet members in the Oval Office, with overlaid text reading “Trump factor to blame for record $508bn fossil fuel expansion, say activists”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Intesa Sanpaolo’s unexpected €30.6bn bid for Monte dei Paschi marks a significant acceleration in European banking consolidation. If successful, the merger would forge a €2tn wealth management giant and overtake UniCredit in the Italian market. www.thebanker.com/content/6eea...

An image of the exterior of a branch of Intesa Sanpaolo, with overlaid text reading “Intesa Sanpaolo eyes top 10 European status with €30.6bn MPS bid”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Brics policymakers are progressing a unique token architecture designed to act as a direct bridge between national banking systems. If implemented, it could become one of the bloc’s most significant financial integration initiatives. www.thebanker.com/content/af11...

A close-up of gold bullion, with overlaid text reading “Exclusive: Brics prepares gold-backed settlement token framework”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

High-net-worth wealth grew rapidly in 2025, yet client dissatisfaction with fragmented services is rising — leaving an opportunity for banks. Further growth is expected if highly anticipated mega-listings like SpaceX’s targeted $1.8tn IPO take place. www.thebanker.com/content/720d...

An image of a SpaceX rocket launching from Starbase on May 22 2026 in Boca Chica Beach, Texas. Overlaid text reads: “Banks well placed to capitalise on global wealth surge, says Capgemini”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

From fifth to 34th: HSBC’s retreat from western investment banking has triggered collateral damage in Hong Kong, say experts. Can it win back lost ground? www.thebanker.com/content/2bc9...

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

The traditional 60/40 portfolio is undergoing a major shift as wealth clients seek more exposure to private markets, driving a new wave of growth for the asset class. www.thebanker.com/content/0db6...

An image of signage for BlackRock on its office in San Francisco, California, with overlaid text reading: “‘Major shift’ in private markets as wealth clients increase allocation”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Shareholders are questioning Mary Erdoes’ future at JPMorgan after the latest batch of DoJ documents exposed her ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. www.thebanker.com/content/6872...

An image of Mary Erdoes, CEO of JPMorgan’s asset and wealth management business, with overlaid text reading “Questions mount for JPMorgan over wealth chief’s links to Epstein”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Despite a wave of AI-driven job cuts across global banking, Morgan Stanley suggests major restructuring can be avoided — instead, losses can be managed through natural retirement and attrition. www.thebanker.com/content/6df7...

An image of commuters crossing London Bridge, near the City of London, UK, with overlaid text reading “Banks’ sweeping AI cuts not necessary, says Morgan Stanley”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Plans to transform HSBC’s iconic Canary Wharf stronghold are emerging, with major global institutions already eyeing the site. What does the tower’s next chapter mean for London’s evolving financial hub? www.thebanker.com/content/f0a4...

The HSBC tower in Canary Wharf, London, with overlaid text reading "Plans firm up for HSBC’s iconic Canary Wharf tower"

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

As interest rates shift, Starling’s heavy reliance on interest income reveals a vulnerability. And while part of the neobank’s response is to expand its business banking to the US, it is a market that has already humbled major rivals. www.thebanker.com/content/e2b1...

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

While US banks have finalised their exits from Russia, European lenders remain entangled in a complex regulatory web. www.thebanker.com/content/4690...

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Bank of London has launched a major executive and operational overhaul following regulatory penalties. www.thebanker.com/content/3760...

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Free to read: A long-time associate of Jeffrey Epstein has left JPMorgan amid scrutiny over the banking sector’s historical ties to the disgraced financier. www.thebanker.com/content/cc0b...

A photo of the JPMorgan building at 270 Park Avenue in New York City, with overlaid text reading “JPMorgan executive with links to Epstein leaves the bank”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

As UK lenders pivot towards fee-based wealth management, Barclays faces pressure to make a major acquisition after missing out on a key deal. www.thebanker.com/content/2fd5...

A close-up of Barclays signage outside one of its bank branches, with overlaid text reading: “Barclays ‘on the back foot’ over private bank expansion”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

JPMorgan boss Jamie Dimon faces a shareholder vote over the his climate record and dual role as CEO and chair at the bank’s AGM today. What lies ahead for the veteran chief? www.thebanker.com/content/dd4a...

An image of JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, with overlaid text that reads “Dimon faces JPMorgan AGM vote over dual role and climate record”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Revolut’s intention to move into UK private banking is a strategic step towards its IPO. By targeting a specific gap in the wealth market, the digital lender is pivoting towards the high-margin, recurring revenue investors prize. www.thebanker.com/content/82b5...

The Revolut, Monzo and Barclays app logos displayed on a smartphone, with overlaid text reading “IPO looms large behind Revolut’s private bank push”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

The Bank of England is revisiting its “overly conservative” proposed ownership caps on UK stablecoins. Experts say that could be vital boost for the country’s global competitiveness. www.thebanker.com/content/67c4...

An image of the Bank of London and Royal Exchange in the City of London, UK. Overlaid text reads “BoE stablecoin shift critical for UK competitiveness, say experts”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

As institutional adoption of digital assets grows, the lender explains why tokenised deposits are its primary bet for the future of global payments. www.thebanker.com/content/690f...

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Read the latest from the Strategy Monitor: The “safe-tail paradox” suggests banks may be misjudging risk where they feel most secure. As AI exposure grows among high-earning professionals, traditional credit models face an uncomfortable reality check. www.thebanker.com/content/868b...

An image of a magnifying glass over a residential property, with overlaid text reading “How AI creates blind spots in stress tests”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

As Revolut scales, it will be forced by regulators to adopt a more traditional banking structure. But will that compromise its fintech profit margins? www.thebanker.com/content/1d15...

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Banks are reassessing the resilience of Middle East cloud infrastructure as regional tensions continue to simmer. Lenders are war gaming relocation scenarios and rethinking hyperscaler reliance. www.thebanker.com/content/5833...

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

US banks are significantly increasing security spend for top executives, with costs at one lender rising by nearly 700 per cent. www.thebanker.com/content/a1b6...

An image of security guards standing outside an office building, with overlaid text reading “US banks step up security for their CEOs”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

European neobanks were once indistinguishable. Today, their strategies are diverging as they tackle scale and shifting funding conditions. Our 2026 ranking reveals how the leaders are evolving to stay competitive. www.thebanker.com/content/866c...

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

As HSBC considers removing school fee support for senior staff in Hong Kong, recruitment experts suggest the move marks the end of the ‘colonial perk’ era. www.thebanker.com/content/5229...

An aerial photograph of HSBC’s Hong Kong office skyscraper, with overlaid text reading “HSBC’s school fees review more about changing ‘colonial culture’ than cost-cutting”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Following its UK banking licence approval, Revolut is targeting account primacy and new lending verticals. With industry-leading efficiency, how will its expansion affect the dominance of Britain’s high street banks? www.thebanker.com/content/8ec9...

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Financial professionals that left Dubai at the outbreak of the conflict are now returning as the ceasefire holds. Yet, with growth forecasts revised downwards, the UAE’s banking sector must navigate a period of significant economic adjustment. www.thebanker.com/content/ef02...

An image of the Dubai skyline including the Burj Khalifa and the Burj Al Arab buildings, with overlaid text reading “Bankers ‘tentatively’ return to Dubai as ceasefire continues”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

While some view the UAE’s request for a US dollar swap line as a straightforward move for liquidity, others suggest it is a strategic play to join an elite group of trusted economies. www.thebanker.com/content/8d98...

A UAE flag on a water taxi in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with overlaid text reading “UAE seeks US dollar swap line to ease bank liquidity pressures”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Free to read: Dubai is navigating its most significant security crisis to date. As a fragile ceasefire holds, in our latest cover story we examine the emirate’s efforts to restore its status as the region’s pre-eminent financial hub and safe haven. www.thebanker.com/content/1ceb...

A drawn graphic depicting a group of people eating on a Dubai rooftop as the shadow of a drone passes over them, with overlaid text reading “Cover story: What now for Dubai?”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Growth in the UAE remains undeterred by regional tensions. From talent acquisition to the arrival of new Swiss banking interest, the emirates are described as “unbeatable” for digital asset firms. www.thebanker.com/content/9531...

An image of skyscrapers in Abu Dhabi Global Market, with overlaid text reading “Fintechs bet on UAE digital assets hub as tensions simmer”

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The Banker @thebanker.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Bank of London’s parent board sees further turnover as its lead investor departs, during a period of significant regulatory and financial pressure. www.thebanker.com/content/86c2...

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