Banking giants are aggressively targeting SMEs, but near-term results vary wildly
Customer-owned challenger sees dramatic rise up the YouGov ranks
Businesses increase uptake of green loans, with commercial real estate leading new lending
Rumours of a sale align with London-headquartered banking giant’s recent actions
Red tape is choking new housing supply. Investor restrictions and bureaucracy are not helping
Momentum builds with national values up 0.6% in June
Veteran bank executive steps in as Florian prepares to retire after eight years in role
It posts modest profit decline amid margin pressures, shares fall
Analysts watching for signs of resilience as sector faces profitability challenges
And does paper score match on-the-ground reality?