NatWest swings to huge profit as UK economy recovers
Bank reports pre-tax profit of £4bnbut cautions for year ahead for customers
Bank reports pre-tax profit of £4bnbut cautions for year ahead for customers
Irish lender needs €400m of fresh capital to support its purchase of Ulster Bank loans
Market Beat: Bank makes all the right noises over excess cash
Case is first criminal action taken against UK bank under a 2007 money laundering law
Decision by NatWest affects mortgages, business loans and deposits
Yet another review likely to decide if lender has a future in Irish market
NatWest is said to be actively considering winding down Irish unit
Lender’s UK parent NatWest said to be actively considering exiting the market
Statement comes after report that wind-down of lender is being considered
Market Beat: Closure would mark the end of a storied bank and further erode competition in the market
Behind the business-as-usual facade, things are not rosy between the bank and its parent
Winding down bank would put 2,800 jobs at risk
Move is first significant act by bank’s recently appointed chief executive
Friday interview: Jane Howard, CEO, Ulster Bank: "We’ve got to find our unique place in the market so we can grow safely and sustainably.”
London Briefing: UK rail commuters facing more pain
Seen and Heard: Irish Water told to cut costs, tourism sector set for €2.5bn investment
Move comes as blow to internal candidate Alison Rose
Search for his replacement to commence immediately
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