All articles by Andrew Fawthrop
Andrew Fawthrop
Santander ranked top bank on 2019 Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Spanish finance giant Santander has been named the world’s most sustainable bank in the latest publication of the Dow Jones…
What is bunq? The Dutch mobile challenger bank with a social conscience
As a project born amid the afterglow and frustrations of the global financial crisis of a decade ago, Dutch mobile…
Meet the founder: Ali Niknam on building Dutch banking disruptor bunq
Having already achieved success with a previous business, Amsterdam-based entrepreneur Ali Niknam decided in 2012 to use his tech expertise…
London Stock Exchange Group rejects ‘flawed’ Hong Kong takeover bid
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has today rebuffed a £31.6bn takeover attempt by its Hong Kong-based counterpart, identifying ‘fundamental…
Time almost up for Strong Customer Authentication compliance across Europe
As of 14 September 2019, new rules governing the payments industry in Europe will come into force, requiring banks and…
Hong Kong bourse tables shock £32bn takeover bid for London Stock Exchange Group
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) has today made a £31.6bn ($39bn) takeover bid to buy the London Stock Exchange…
PPI refund cost continues to spiral as Barclays and Lloyds revise forecasts
UK banks continue to count the cost of payment protection insurance (PPI) mis-selling – as Barclays and Lloyds Banking Group…
Mobile challenger bank 86 400 launches in Australia
A new mobile challenger bank launched in Australia today – as 86 400 confirmed the rollout of accounts for payments…
Next Bank of England governor: Who are the potential candidates?
More than four months have gone by since it was announced Bank of England governor Mark Carney would step down…
Xinja launches bank accounts in Australia following regulatory green light
Australian mobile bank Xinja has launched its first transaction accounts today – after securing a full banking licence from the…