Branch banking

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/inclusion

Mexican fintech Aviva raises $5.5m

Aviva, a Mexican "phygital" financial platform for the underbanked and micro businesses, has raised $5.5 million in seed funding.

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RBC embarks on multi-million dollar programme to reduce carbon emmissions at bank branches

While you may not see it, your local RBC bank branch is working towards being powered differently in the coming years.

/regulation

Major UK banks broke CMA rules

HSBC, Lloyds, TSB, and AIB have been rebuked by the UK's competition watchdog for failing to meet rules on providing customers with clear and up-to-date information.

/regulation

FCA finalises access to cash rules

Banks and building societies will need to weigh up if local communities lack access to cash services, like branches and ATMs, and plug significant gaps, under new rules from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

/retail

Lloyds Bank to close further 60 branches

Lloyds Banking Group has revealed 60 new branch closures for the remainder of the year and 2025.

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CommBank invests over $60 million on bank branches in FY24

With Australia’s largest bank branch and ATM network, and a moratorium to keep regional branches open until at least the end of 2026, CommBank has increased its investment in upgrading its network.

/payments

UK bank customers hit by payment delays

Thousands of major bank customers in the UK have been hit by payments problems that has seen some people not receiving their salaries.

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Chase is the first bank in all lower 48 US states, what next?

Andrea Principe, managing director – Northeast division director – consumer banking, Chase, took to the stage at Future Branches in Boston to explore how while the banking industry faces challenges in sustaining core deposits, deepening customer trust, and building relationships, it is important to learn from failures, reengage with customers, and provide exceptional in-person experiences.

/retail

Labour Party pledges to open 350 shared banking hubs

The Labour Party has reiterated its promise to open 350 banking hubs across the UK over the next five years if its win the upcoming General Election.

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CMA investigates Virgin Money's merger with Nationwide

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced it is considering investigating Nationwide's merger with Virgin Money.

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Half of young Brits left frustrated after finding local branch has closed

Half of young Brits have been left frustrated after finding their local branch closed when they needed it, according to research from Nationwide.

/people

TSB to close 36 branches and cut 250 jobs

TSB is to close 36 bank branches and cut 250 jobs in a major operational overhaul at the UK bank.

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OneBanx welcomes former Vocalink CEO Gregor Dobbie to Board of Directors

OneBanx, a shared banking solution provider and GLORY group company, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Gregor Dobbie, the former CEO of Vocalink, to its Board of Directors.

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Westpac extends moratorium on branch closures in the bush

Westpac is extending a moratorium on regional branch closures until at least 2027 and investing $100 million in it branch network.

/security

Bank of Ireland blames latest glitch on "technical issue"

Bank of Ireland (BoI) was hit by another outage on Friday when its mobile banking app went down for around four hours.

/retail

Nationwide branch advert banned as misleading

A Nationwide advert has been banned for incorrectly suggesting that the building society has not been closing branches.

/people

Santander hires former Marcus head Swati Bhatia to lead US digital charge

Santander's US arm has hired Swati Bhatia, the former head of Goldman Sachs' Marcus business, to lead its retail operations and lead a digital transformation programme.

/retail

Nationwide to acquire Virgin Money with extended Branch Promise

Nationwide Building Society has confirmed the offer of acquisition to Virgin Money UK, agreeing to the terms of a cash offer of £2.9 billion with Virgin Money’s Board.

/retail

NatWest to open 'Safe Space' branches to abuse victims

NatWest Group is announcing that starting this week it will be offer safe spaces to people experiencing economic and domestic abuse in over 360 branches across the UK.

/people

OneBanx names Javed Anjum CEO

OneBanx, a shared banking solution provider and GLORY Group company, today announced the appointment of Javed Anjum as its new Chief Executive Officer.