Banking / Financial Services News and Press Releases

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UK businesses welcome political reset but seek greater policy certainty: 8/27/2026 10:06:52 AM; • Confidence in the UK economy has risen to 63 per cent, up from 57 per cent in Q1 • Business optimism in their own prosperity is also up 3 percentage points to 86 per cent • 60 per cent believe devolution will improve economic opportunities and over a third think No.10 North will benefit their business • 56 per cent plan to increase investment in the next year, with …
World Bank Group and Banco Consorcio Mobilize Financing to Expand Access to Housing and Create Jobs: 8/26/2026 10:42:10 AM; To help expand access to housing finance in Chile and enable more women to obtain mortgage loans, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced a US$100 million loan to Banco Consorcio.
I Squared’s InfraTech® Invests in Muon Space, a Vertically Integrated Space Infrastructure Platform: 8/26/2026 10:36:48 AM; I Squared Capital has invested in Muon Space, a vertically integrated provider of managed orbital services, as part of the company’s $250 million Series C financing.
“Money Bridge” Service Linking Rakuten Bank and Rakuten Securities Accounts Surpasses 7 Million Accounts: 8/26/2026 10:28:15 AM; Rakuten Bank, Ltd. and Rakuten Securities, Inc. announced that Money Bridge, a service connecting customers’ Rakuten Bank and Rakuten Securities accounts, has surpassed 7 million accounts.
Eight NSF research institutes to propel U.S. quantum science with $290M investment: 8/26/2026 10:24:35 AM; Understanding and wielding the quantum properties of nature is the ambitious objective of eight research institutes that will collectively receive more than $290 million from the U.S.
Management Team Update: 8/26/2026 9:02:40 AM; Standard Chartered has announced some changes within its Group Management Team. In May this year, Tanuj Kapilashrami was appointed Group Chief Operating Officer (GCOO), strengthening our ability to drive strategic alignment across our functions.
BBVA Places €2 Billion As a Dual-Tranche Senior Non-Preferred Debt Issue, More than Three Times Oversubscribed: 8/26/2026 8:46:12 AM; The transaction attracted strong investor demand, with a final order book of approximately $7.2 billion and nearly 275 orders, more than three times the amount issued.
Barclays appoints Ramin Naji as Head of Healthcare & Real Estate, Asia Pacific: 8/26/2026 8:43:44 AM; Barclays today announces the appointment of Ramin Naji as Managing Director and Head of Healthcare & Real Estate, Asia Pacific. Ramin will be responsible for leading Barclays’ healthcare & real estate sectors across the region, driving client engagement, transaction origination and execution.
RBC creates unified Global Transaction Banking business, combining strengths across leading businesses: 8/25/2026 10:37:48 AM; Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) today announced the formal establishment of Global Transaction Banking (GTB) as a unified global business, advancing RBC’s role as a globally connected bank providing trusted expertise to help clients grow across borders.
Standard Chartered becomes first bank distributor of HKDAP to unlock real-economy benefits of HKD stablecoins: 8/25/2026 10:36:08 AM; Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“SCBHK”) announced that it has become an authorised distributor of HKDAP (“HKD At Par”), the first regulated Hong Kong Dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Anchorpoint Financial Limited (“Anchorpoint”).
Up to 25 million motorists could be set to hit the road this August Bank Holiday, Green Flag research reveals: 8/25/2026 9:53:53 AM; • Up to 25 million motorists could be expected to hit the road this August Bank Holiday weekend, with nearly three quarters (73%) of UK drivers surveyed planning at least one journey • Saturday is expected to be the busiest day for travel for those making a journey, with up to 9.2 million motorists planning their longest journey that day • Up to 12.7 million motorists …
US banking set for far-reaching shake-up as next wave of consolidation builds: 8/24/2026 11:59:30 AM; The US banking industry is poised shake-up since 2008 during the new analysis from Bain & Company released. New Bain modeling based on 20 years of sector data and previous M&A suggests the number of US banks holding more than $1 trillion in assets is poised to rise for the first time in nearly two decades.
The money conversation most roommates never have, until it’s too late: 8/24/2026 10:58:13 AM; As students head back to school and many move in with roommates, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is helping them navigate one of the biggest – and most overlooked – challenges of shared living: money.
Aviva enhances High Value protection offering: 8/24/2026 8:55:06 AM; The business has brought together two expert teams, from Aviva and APUK (formerly AIG Life) to create a single, experienced specialist unit dedicated to helping advisers protect their high-net-worth clients through a new proposition and a two-tier underwriting service (Premier and High Value), based on customers’ required cover amount and complexity.
New challenge launched to store clean energy for longer: 8/21/2026 2:31:09 PM; The public will be better protected from potential hikes on their energy bills, as a new initiative looks to cut the UK’s reliance on more expensive sources of power.
July 2026 Monthly Release: 8/21/2026 1:50:17 PM; The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) announced estimated catastrophe losses for the month of July of $682 million or $539 million, after-tax. Catastrophe losses for July include 23 events with approximately 75% of the losses related to two wind and hail events.
Insurer Returns Near Record 17% as Market Cycle Enters New Phase: Aon Analysis: 8/21/2026 12:11:08 PM; Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today released new analysis showing that global property and casualty insurers are entering a next phase of the market cycle from a position of strength and have an opportunity to convert recent profitability gains into long-term competitive advantage.
Average claim for student possessions doubles in three years: 8/21/2026 11:35:13 AM; • Aviva data reveals the average value of a student belongings claim has doubled from £781 to £1,766 between 2022-2025 [1] • More than half of claims (56%) are a result of theft, with laptops and phones being amongst the most likely items to be stolen • Aviva urges students to protect belongings as almost 229,000 are set to go to university this year [2] • …
Standard Chartered becomes first G-SIB to issue digitally native notes on Euroclear’s D-FMI: 8/21/2026 11:24:22 AM; Standard Chartered announced the issuance of a USD 200 million three-year floating-rate digitally native notes (DNNs), becoming the first Global Systemically Important Bank (G-SIB) and the first UK Issuer to issue on Euroclear’s Digital Financial Market Infrastructure (D-FMI).
One in seven drivers could have out of date addresses on their insurance: 8/20/2026 9:31:44 AM; • Aviva research reveals 15% [1] of drivers surveyed don’t think they need to tell their insurer of a change of address • Mistakes could leave millions of UK drivers potentially uninsured • With more than seven in ten (71% [2] ) drivers unsure about key aspects of car insurance, Aviva debunks common car insurance myths, from failing to update personal details to a …