Banks should be subject to the same level of scrutiny as the trustees of pension funds, a consultancy says.
Analysts have suggested the fallout from the LIBOR price-fixing scandal may ultimately lead to significant asset disposals or even a break-up of the bank.
Lloyds Banking Group has set aside an extra £375m to cater for an influx of compensation claims related to the mis-selling of payment protection insurance (PPI).
Cofunds has appointed Barclays Stockbrokers as exclusive provider of its new stock trading service.
Barclays was among six global banking groups downgraded by Fitch last night, with the ratings agency citing the challenging financial markets.
Lawyers hired by the FSCS to pursue claims against IFAs who recommended Keydata have sent out letters with the name and addresses of every firm it is chasing, including details of principals of appointed representative firms.
Aviva and Legal & General are to provide life and general insurance products for Barclays Bank UK Retail customers.
Bob Diamond was forced to defend his salary this morning, after he failed to mention the subject at a high-profile lecture last night.