Simon Foy

Disparities in some benefits remain almost two years after rescue merger

Boss of UK bank would have base salary slashed and total remuneration capped at £14mn

Dividends have exceeded pre-crisis levels while lenders have topped up returns with buybacks

Top lenders in Europe are reconsidering their membership of the Net Zero Banking Alliance after US peers quit

Liquidated investment firm Alcimos claims bank’s ‘inaccurate’ advice cost it millions of euros in potential fees

Spanish group reviewing its presence in the country as returns lag other markets

German lender sees room for expansion in Americas where it lags in rankings

Call comes amid discontent with Germany’s ruling coalition ahead of snap election in February

Flurry of mergers and acquisitions underscores country’s position as most active hub in Europe this year

Restructuring is latest sign of weakness in consulting industry after end of pandemic-era boom