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British taxpayer forced to take a £2bn bath as RBS shares sold at massive discount
RBS shares sold at 46 percent less than the 502 pence-a-share the government invested in 2008 and 2009.
RBS agrees $4.9bn fine for misleading U.S investors in prelude to 2008 financial crisis
The British government could soon now sell its 72pc stake in Royal Bank of Scotland.
Uber-style bankers could replace traditional branches
More than 2000 bank branches have closed in the UK since 2015.
Banks and financial institutions must make customer satisfaction a priority
A recent study found that most customers, including millennials, still prefer having a physical branch nearby.
'There is a disaster looming': Carillion collapse could replicate 2008 banking crash
Carillion boss Keith Cochrane accuses RBS and banks of deliberately scuppering a deal to keep the company afloat.
RBS to cut 680 jobs amid plans to shut 259 branches
Unite union describes the cuts as "savage" and questions why government signed off the lender's closure plans.
Royal Bank of Scotland to pay $44m to settle securities fraud charges in US
Charges relate to RBS attempting to increase its profits by misrepresenting prices and commissions in trades of mortgage-backed securities.
RBS profits boosted by cost-cutting and fewer fines
Attributable profit came in at £392m for the third quarter, compared to a loss of £469m in the same period a year ago.
FCA ponders further action against RBS over mistreatment of small business customers
City regulator's review finds instances of inappropriate treatment on the part of RBS in 92% of the cases it examined.
Watchdog decision to not publish RBS mistreatment report criticised
The FCA's report on Royal Bank of Scotland's restructuring unit was leaked to the BBC last month.
MPs want leaked RBS report to be published immediately
FCA investigation into RBS' restructuring unit was leaked to the BBC in November last year.
Ten years on from the global financial crisis former chancellor warns of 'complacency'
Lord Darling says regulators must remain very vigilant about risks to the global economy.
Eleven banks develop trade finance app on R3's Corda DLT platform
App built following twelve months of development and testing, holds potential to improve trade flows, particularly for SMEs in developing economies.
RBS picks Amsterdam as post-Brexit hub as it swings into the black
Bailed-out lender posts first half profit for first time in three years and unveils plans to set up business in the Netherlands.
Loss on Government's RBS stake sale almost doubles to £1.9bn
National Audit Office says sale was 'value for money' even though the loss exceeds the £1.1bn forecast
RBS agrees $5.5bn settlement over US toxic mortgages scandal
But the tax-payer owned bank is still in talks with US Department of Justice over similar issues.
Royal Bank of Scotland cutting more than 400 UK jobs in move to India
Troubled bank to shift 443 jobs dealing with business loans to Mumbai.
FTSE Moves: Top flight stocks shrug off hung parliament shock
Weak pounds buoys the international firms in the footsie.
FTSE Moves: Top flight stocks edge higher as markets brace for election
Banking sentiment lifts after the European Central Bank helps rescue Spain's Banco Popular.
FTSE Moves: London market struggles for direction as election polls vary wildly
Royal Bank of Scotland is 2% lower after settling a £200m claim with shareholders.
Royal Bank of Scotland reaches £200m settlement with shareholders
The move means disgraced bank boss Fred Goodwin will not give evidence in court on the lender's near collapse.
FTSE Moves: Stocks set fresh records as pound slips after election lead narrows
The FTSE 100 and the FTSE 250 both end the week setting mid-session records.
FTSE Moves: Top flight shares rise buoyed by Royal Bank of Scotland settlement hopes
The High Court has adjourned the RBS case for a month to allow further talks between the bank and its shareholders.
RBS trial delayed until June to allow bank and shareholders time for talks
Mr Justice Hildyard at London's High Court is told both sides are "hopeful" of a deal.
FTSE Moves: Top flight shares struggle to gain ground amid RBS edging closer to shareholder deal
Disgraced former RBS boss Fred Goodwin looks like avoiding giving his account of the bank's near-collapse.
RBS £700m shareholder court battle adjourned with both sides locked in settlement talks
14-week High Court case is expected to see Goodwin give his first account of the bank's near-collapse in 2008.
FTSE Moves: London market holds onto record gains buoyed by Lloyds returning to private hands
Government makes £900m from Lloyds rescue as the banking group passes back fully into private ownership.
RBS to cut more than 250 jobs amid cost-cutting overhaul
Bank will create 88 new positions and outsource 38 to India, but Unite disputes the figures.
Major UK lenders' financials hint at a turnaround, but can investors bank on the sector again?
Banks have been rebuilding their balance sheets and returning to form – once again piquing equity investors' interest.
Market analysis: UK bank numbers and a look ahead at sector stocks in May 2017
Former city trader and TipTV founder Nick Batsford discusses recent financials posted by major banks with market analyst Matt Brown.