Brexit batters banks, builders, easyJet
Trading in domestically-focused banks, RBS and Barclays, was temporarily suspended on Monday after their share prices dropped 9% and 10%, respectively.
Trading in domestically-focused banks, RBS and Barclays, was temporarily suspended on Monday after their share prices dropped 9% and 10%, respectively.
Royal Bank of Scotland shares slid over 2% this morning as the beleaguered bank reported a £968m loss during the first quarter.
Royal Bank of Scotland shares plummeted by 8.5% to 223p as it revealed a £1.98bn loss and postponed its dividend.
UK banks are currently the best recovery play on the global market, according to Jupiter Fund Management’s Steve Davies.
The government selling 5.4% of its RBS stake provides an opportunity say industry experts, but it will be years before investors should buy in.
With business lending set to increase and a rate rise looming, will this window of opportunity for UK challenger banks be something investors can tap into?
Tilney Bestinvest has added to its Glasgow branch with the recruitment of a financial planning director, the firm’s third recruit in four months.
George Osborne’s announcement that the government is to sell its stake in Royal Bank of Scotland may lead to shareholder upside according to industry experts, though investors should exercise caution.
With the election done and dusted, predictably it is the banks that are the first under the spotlight. But should investors follow the Treasury’s example and use recent strength as an opportunity to sell down holdings.
Royal Bank of Scotland has reached a deal to sell off the international elements of the Coutts private banking and wealth business to Switzerlands Union Bancaire Privée.
Amundi Alternative Investments has announced the recruitment of a new head of directional strategies.
Coutts & Co is under investigation by a German prosecutor regarding allegations of assisting client tax evasion.