All articles by Patrick Brusnahan

Patrick Brusnahan

Editor of Private Banker International.

NatWest hits close to £1bn in profit in Q1 2024

Operating profit before tax totalled £1,330m for NatWest in Q1 2024, which was higher than the £1,257m in Q4 2023 but lower year-on-year.

Deutsche Bank reports a 10% rise in profit before tax in Q1 2024

Net revenues for Deutsche Bank in Q1 2024 totalled €7.8bn, a mere 1% growth year-on-year, and this was attributed to an 11% growth in commissions and fee income.

Deutsche Bank reports a 10% rise in profit before tax in Q1 2024

Net revenues for Deutsche Bank in Q1 2024 totalled €7.8bn, a mere 1% growth year-on-year, and this was attributed to an 11% growth in commissions and fee income.

Too many CFOs are becoming CEOs as talent gap grows

CFOs taking on the CEO role is one of many reasons firms are struggling to find suitable CFOs.

Barclays heads FXE Series B funding round

FXE plans to bring the ecosystem closer together.

Greenwashing – a sign of a maturing market

Greenwashing is becoming a particular problem in the sector.

Spring Budget 2024: financial services sector industry reaction

Patrick Brusnahan of Private Banker International and Douglas Blakey of Retail Banker International canvass over 30 industry experts for their take on the UK budget

ZA Bank launches US stock trading solution

ZA Bank providing a new solution for its customers and expanding their horizons.

Standard Chartered boosts buybacks after strong 2023

A strong year for the lender and shareholders are set to be rewarded.

Barclays profits fall in 2023 as it makes investor push

Barclays has had a mixed year but plans big things for 2024-2026.