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RBS CEO Ross McEwan says his job at the bank is not yet done

RBS boss to stay to oversee return to private ownership

Royal Bank of Scotland's chief executive Ross McEwan said he has a plan until 2020 and wants to see the bank returned to private hands.

Business • 11 May 18

RBS today posted first quarter pre-tax profits of £792m, more than double analysts' forecasts

RBS feels competition squeeze as profits beat forecasts

Royal Bank of Scotland showed signs of competition squeezing returns and business customers being unhappy with its services, which combined with a looming US fine to overshadow a forecast-beating first quarter profit.

Business • 27 Apr 18

Deutsche Bank is fighting a $14 billion demand from the US Department of Justice

Deutsche Bank promises faster revamp ahead of fine

Deutsche Bank today posted an unexpected net profit of €278m in the third quarter after a record loss the same time last year.

Business • 27 Oct 16

The trend underscores the gravity of the problems facing Germany's flagship lender

Deutsche Bank facing higher borrowing costs

Deutsche Bank pays more to borrow from other banks than its peers including stragglers in Greece and Italy, new Euribor data show.

Business • 12 Oct 16

Deutsche Bank is struggling to restore market confidence

Deutsche Bank falls after no deal agreed with DoJ

Deutsche Bank shares fell more than 3% today after its chief executive John Cryan failed to secure a speedy deal with the US Department of Justice at the weekend over the misselling of mortgage-backed securities.

Business • 10 Oct 16

The IMF has identified the German bank as a bigger potential risk to the financial system than any other global bank

IMF chief gives Deutsche Bank some tough advice

IMF chief Christine Lagarde has given Deutsche Bank some tough advice, saying Germany's biggest lender needed to reform its business model and rapidly reach a deal with US regulators over a potentially huge fine.

Business • 07 Oct 16

Deutsche Bank is fighting the huge US fine but could have to turn to investors for more money if it is imposed in full

Berlin pursues discreet talks with US on Deutsche

The German government is pursuing discreet talks with US authorities to help Deutsche Bank secure a swift settlement over the sale of toxic mortgage bonds, according to sources in Berlin.

Business • 06 Oct 16

Analysts at HSBC said that despite Deutsche Bank's operational shortcomings fears over the bank's solvency were overdone

Deutsche Bank shares rise amid support from rivals

Shares in Deutsche Bank have risen 2.5% today, benefiting from the support of its major clients and even rivals, rebounding after concern over its future last week sent the stock to a record low.

Business • 04 Oct 16

An agreement could be announced in the next couple of days, a source told AFP

Deutsche Bank rallies amid settlement speculation

Deutsche Bank is near an agreement with US officials to pay $5.4 billion (€4.8 billion) to settle charges over its sale of toxic mortgage bonds ahead of the financial crisis, according to AFP news agency.

Business • 30 Sep 16

Germany's Deutsche Bank is facing a $14 billion fine from the US Department of Justice

Germany denies preparing Deutsche Bank rescue plan

The German government denied it was working on a rescue of Deutsche Bank as Germany's biggest lender boosted its balance sheet by selling its British insurance business.

Business • 28 Sep 16

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