Palo Alto founder Nir Zuk enters deal to buy Liberty Bank – report
Nir Zuk, the founder of Palo Alto Networks, has struck a deal to acquire California-based Liberty Bank, reported The Wall Street Journal, citing sources. The transaction…
14 Apr 2026
FCA maps out open finance framework
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has set out a framework for open finance, under which individuals and companies would be able to permit broader use of their financial information in order to…
14 Apr 2026
Bank of England updates bank failure playbook after US regulator’s nod
The Bank of England (BoE) has revised its guidance on handling bank failures, introducing an alternative bail-in mechanism that changes how bondholders may be compensated during a rescue. The central…
13 Apr 2026
Lloyds to use AI tool in board meetings – report
Lloyds Banking Group has started using a specialist AI system in its boardroom, in what is understood to be a first for a UK-listed blue-chip business, The Times reported. Senior…
13 Apr 2026
NLB sets out higher bid for Addiko after Raiffeisen offer
Nova Ljubljanska banka (NLB) has revealed plans to make a voluntary public cash offer for Addiko Bank, seeking control of the lender through the purchase of all issued shares at…
13 Apr 2026
US, UK regulators meet banks on Anthropic AI cyber risks to financial systems
US and UK regulators are holding discussions with major banks about cyber security risks linked to Anthropic PBC’s latest AI model, amid wider concern about potential threats to critical financial…
10 Apr 2026
Raiffeisen launches takeover offer for Austrian rival Addiko Bank
Austria’s Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) has launched a voluntary takeover offer for all issued and outstanding shares in local rival Addiko Bank. RBI is offering €23.05 in cash per Addiko…