All articles by Ellie Chambers
Ellie Chambers
Britain’s big banks join forces to encourage SMEs to apply for finance
Five of the UK’s biggest banks are launching a campaign encouraging SMEs to borrow, in response to criticism that they are reluctant to lend.
Bank loan most common form of borrowing in Europe – ING
A personal loan from a bank or other financial institution is the most widely used form of borrowing in Europe, according to a survey by ING.
UK’s Metro Bank to delay IPO after raising £385m from investors
The UK’s Metro Bank is to delay the initial public offering (IPO) it had planned for this year after raising £385m ($637m) from past investors.
Country Survey: Germany Digital Banking
With just under 52.5m internet users, Germany has nearly the biggest online audience of any European country, second only to Russia in unique internet users. Ellie Chambers spoke to Postbank, Deutsche Bank and the German Savings Banks and Giro Association about how banks are fighting to produce stand-out digital offerings
Barclays moves to end free banking for SME customers
Barclays is moving around 550,000 of its SME customers over to different accounts in a move that will see some customers hit by unexpected fees.
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Deutsche Bank’s net income triples despite poor results in final quarter
Deutsche Bank’s net income for the fiscal year has tripled since 2012, notwithstanding a disastrous final quarter.
BBVA partners with Wincor Nixdorf for drive-through video teller systems
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) has partnered with Wincor Nixdorf to pilot a drive-through self-service system that offers video teller capabilities.
UK Labour Party to call for cap on banks’ market share
Ed Miliband, leader of the UK’s centre-left Labour Party, is reportedly to propose a cap on the market share of the country’s largest retail banks.
Bangkok bank branches forced to close during second day of protests
A total of 135 bank branches have been forced to close early in Bangkok, due to a second day of political protests.
State Bank of India may cut losses on ATM network by charging for transactions
State Bank of India (SBI) is considering charging customers for ATM transactions after admitting it is losing money on its ATM network.